Review: L.A. Colors Mineral Pressed Powder

Here's a review on L.A. Colors Mineral Pressed Powder in Classic Tan

PRICE: Got it on a sale at P219.00 (Original price is P249.75)

PLACE BOUGHT: Cosmetologie Fair, SM Mall of Asia

OTHER LOCATIONS: Please inquire via L.A. COLORS PH Facebook Fan Page

THE VERDICT:

I've been dying to get my hands on some L.A. Colors cosmetics, as some international beauty bloggers say that it's a great drugstore product. Thank goodness to the company/person who brought it here--because I've found a ridiculously affordable but great setting powder from the brand.

DESCRIPTION: (From lacolors.com)

TALC AND FRAGRANCE FREE
LONG LASTING
VELVETY SMOOTH FINISH

Mineral Pressed Powder is a whisper light powder that allows the skin to breathe. Use it to bring life to bare skin or to extend the life of foundation. Mineral Pressed Powder is talc-free and fragrance free for a natural coverage with a velvety smooth finish. Includes compact case with mirror and applicator!

It comes in a blister card packaging. Most of L.A. Colors' face products don't have testers, so you really have to check the internet for some product swatches. Case looks okay, but it doesn't look and feel sturdy. The screws that hold the pan, cover, and sponge compartment together are a bit wobbly at first, and have a tendency to loosen up after a period of time. My advice to those who have it and are going to purchase it: Please don't drop it and be extra cautious when using it.

The sponge has a lovely and luxurious feel to it. It reminds me of the sponges of expensive makeup products such as MAC. It doesn't get crumbly, and feels very soft and smooth.

Classic Tan is a brown shade with a pink undertone. I've also noticed that almost all of their products are pink- toned, and the shades lean towards the medium/tan/dark skin meter. If you notice, it has slight shimmers in it. Powder feels somewhere between creamy and chalky, meaning it's good enough to be used on its own or as a setting powder for liquid or cream foundation.

Here's the powder on me. I use a regular powder brush, and dust it lightly onto my skin as it has a tendency to turn ashy on me if I apply too much. I rarely use the sponge because it grabs too much product. I like using this to tame liquid foundations/BB Creams that are too light for my skin tone.

The shimmers give me a radiant and healthy glow. Thank goodness for them because they somehow tame down the ashy cast.

Staying power is great too. Even if my face oils up after a few hours of wear, the color doesn't come off or oxidize.

Awesome buy. I will repurchase. I recommend it to my fellow tanned sisters and to dark- skinned ladies too!