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13 Best Face Powders
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Wonderful powder!
As I mentioned in a couple other recent reviews, it has taken me a few years to rediscover Smashbox and the products because I wasn't too keen on them originally. Halo is a WONDERFUL loose powder if you want a lot of coverage, but you don't want to have that dry, powdery feeling on your skin. This has moisture particles IN the powder to hydrate your skin all day. Halo is one of the best powders if...read more you want a bit of coverage, but don't want to wear liquid foundation, OR if you wear liquid foundation underneath and Halo on top for super FULL coverage. I like the shades options that Halo has. There is fair, light, light/medium, medium, medium/dark, and dark. Personally, I think Smashbox tends to run a bit darker in their makeup than other brands, so people who have very pale, alabaster/porcelain skin may think that the fair might be too dark. Light is a great shade for me, but I noticed that the light/medium is better for more olive skin because it runs much more yellow. The price of $59 may seem like a bunch to people, but I like that you do get a large product AND a kabuki brush. Also, I like that you get to twist the top to shave the product for new, fresh powder every single time. This powder doesn't look too powdery on my skin either. Yes, it's a powder and just about all powders will leave a powdery finish, but this give a tolerable finish that doesn't look cakey or powdery, especially if you buff it in well. What I don't like about this product is how MESSY it can become! Be careful with how much you twist the top to shave the product because the powder can get all over the container. Also, the container is very bulky. It's not very travel-friendly because of its size. Although this a great investment for Smashbox fans, unless you use powder often, I personally would try something a little more friendly to your wallet.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 3 of 3 people said helpful
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Smashbox Halo
This is one of Smashbox's BEST products. It's pricey, so I recommend buying it in a kit with other items. It has the smoothest appication in the world and really helps minimize the fact that it's powder. It's like silk on the skin. It's one of those rare powders that s super moisturizing once applied. It blends well and leaves your skin looking flawless. It's my favorite powder on the market, bar none.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 5 of 6 people said helpful
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Calling a powder hydrating
Most powders are drying or make your skin look super dry. However, Halo doesn't leave my skin with that dry or dull look to it. This is like a mini miracle. Even though there is a limited amount of colors, it matches my skin. I have a hard time matching my skin with the BE powder. I wear Smashbox's Sheer Tint underneath this and a light dusting of Halo and I never look like I have caked on ma...read morekeup. I still wear moisturizer underneath because there is no SPF in this. This si the only reason I gave Halo 9 stars. We ladies no matter what color need SPF.This review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 6 of 6 people said helpful
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