Make Up For Ever HD powder
I hope everyone has been staying cool because tomorrow is going to be a scorching 41 degrees in Melbourne!! Drink plenty of fluids and use sunscreen if you are heading out!
I have been using Make Up For Ever’s HD powder for the last two weeks. I’m a big fan of setting powders. I purchased this at IMATS last year during one of those random spending moments I occasionally suffer from. There has been a lot of mixed reviews about this setting powder. Personally, I think it’s quite good and does what it’s supposed to do.
According to MUFE “The HD Powder is a unique, extremely fine powder available in one universal shade to make the skin absolutely radiant. It sets the foundation and matifies the skin without changing its natural contours. Consisting of mineral silica powder, its talc-free formula is non-drying. Its universal translucent shade matches all skin tones. The HD Powder can be worn alone or applied over foundation“.
What I like about the Make Up For Ever HD Powder:
- The powder itself feels very silky, fine & lightweight.
- Sets makeup well and matifies skin.
- Did not cause me to break out.
- Talc free – I was reading that talc can cause irritation and dryness because it absorbs moister from the skin. So it’s better to pick products that are talc free.
It is important to note that this is a silica powder which means that it will reflect white in flash photography. The Make Up For Ever HD powder retails for $48, a bit on the pricey side in my opinion. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, I have used Australis Ready Set Go Finishing Powder which achieved the same results for a quarter of the price.
Have you tried Make Up For Ever HD powder?
I purchased this myself at IMATS last year.
Sharlynn
January 3, 2013 at 2:16 pm (167 days ago)This is such a raved about product! Glad it did work but it is pricey! I’d want to go for something cheaper! I’ve only tried their aqua eyes eyeliners but I’d love to try a foundation from them!
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kerker
January 3, 2013 at 11:43 pm (167 days ago)Sharlynn, yep agree. It’s great but it’s not that amazing where I would pay that much for it. I’ve tried their HD foundation and also did a review on it. It’s good if you have normal to combination skin. My skin is a little dry for it.
Angela @ The Unprofessional Beauty Blog
January 3, 2013 at 6:02 pm (167 days ago)This is a great product and I’ve used before as well. However, I just think for that price, there are just way too many other cheaper options.
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kerker
January 3, 2013 at 11:44 pm (167 days ago)Totally agree Angela, Australia and Face of Australia (both australian brands) work wonders as an alternative.
Winnie
January 3, 2013 at 11:02 pm (167 days ago)There is one Make up forever store in London but I’ve never bought anything from there yet! Like the look of this.
kerker
January 3, 2013 at 11:45 pm (167 days ago)MUFE is good but can be a little pricey! You should try it for yourelf and see if you like it.
Michaela
January 4, 2013 at 8:41 am (166 days ago)I have a few minis of this, and really don’t see it doing much for my look whenever I’ve bothered using it! I suspect maybe because I have dry skin, MU doesn’t really budge off my face?
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kerker
January 4, 2013 at 10:24 am (166 days ago)Hey lovely lol you have dry skin? Man all the photos I see, your skin is so nice and clear! You have not seen my face close up then lol
Kate
January 4, 2013 at 12:14 pm (166 days ago)I love this powder. I do use cheaper brands as well but the MUFE version is just a little better at disguising imperfections. Definitely don’t want to photographed with flash while wearing it though!
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kerker
January 4, 2013 at 1:06 pm (166 days ago)It does hide pores pretty well but yes definitely not good if you use a lot of powder and take photos lol
Billi
January 4, 2013 at 1:56 pm (166 days ago)I really love this Makeup Forever product although I do agree that it is a bit too much on the pricey side and that’s the main reason that I never ended up repurchasing it either.
Great review
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kerker
January 4, 2013 at 11:22 pm (166 days ago)Billi! I don’t think I will repurchase, I love trying new stuff so I rarely repurchase anything lol
Karen
January 5, 2013 at 8:47 am (165 days ago)I haven’t tried this powder before and I have only recently delved into the world of powders (having dry skin I am always wary of looking dry and flaky). This powder sounds lovely although I don’t think I would want to pay that much for it!
paulina
January 5, 2013 at 10:20 am (165 days ago)Great Blog! and post!!
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popblush
January 6, 2013 at 2:56 am (164 days ago)Nice review hun! I haven’t tried this particular powder but I like the idea of setting powders especially in this Aussie heat at the moment!
I was really into loose powders 2 years back (started with the Natio one which I remember to be quite good) and then stopped using it because I decided that I really like the dewy face look.
I’m thinking of getting back on the bandwagon – thanks for the Australis rec. Have you tried the Rimmel Stay Matte powder?
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emmabovary
January 11, 2013 at 1:36 am (159 days ago)I almost bought this at IMATS in that set they had on offer, but I have the Australis one at home so didn’t do it. I love the Face of Australia translucent powder, so much powder and so cheap! The Australis one is a much better size to travel with though.
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kerker
January 11, 2013 at 10:18 am (159 days ago)I agree, I love both the FOA and Australis powders. They work really well. I don’t feel and see a difference when I use a cheaper alternative.