Mac blot pressed powder medium skin#
Mac blot pressed powder medium full#
Mac blot pressed powder medium mac#

Mac blot pressed powder medium skin#

A touch of Blot Powder on my skin does wonders to the final look of my makeup. So, my face and up looking dewy but pretty natural, as they hide neither texture nor the color.

Mac blot pressed powder medium full#

For my daily makeup, I wear light to medium coverage BB creams, that are full of moisture and feel (and act) like a regular moisturizer. I actually was very surprised, as I wasn't expecting such doll-like appeal from sheer powder.

The thing I love most about this powder is the flawless, airbrushed look it gives to my face. So, the actual oil-control benefits of Mac's Blot powder are going to vary depending on skin type and weather conditions. Though o a hot, or humid day, I need to touch up my face during the day. Therefore, one application of powder lasts well four to six hours. I have dry, or combination skin type, and don't suffer from an excessive amount of face oil. Once applied to the skin, components like Dimethicone and Silica, fill in pores and fine lines, minimizing their appearance. It has almost no scent, just a mild, slightly sweet cosmetic fragrance. The texture of the powder is smooth, silky to the skin.

Mac blot pressed powder medium mac#

Unlike translucent powder that needs a whole ritual surrounding the application, the Blot Powder by Mac will take a minute of your time.įrom five available colors: deep dark, dark, medium-dark, medium, and light, I stopped my choice of the light shade.

Yet, it may still emphasize some dry skin patches, so keep your skin scrubbed for a better finish. Because of its sheer nature, this powder feels 'barely there' on the skin, so it lets your skin breathe freely. If you have an acne-prone skin type that easily clogs with makeup then it is a powder for you. It definitely controls the excessive oils on the face, mattifying the greasy areas keeping the shine away. The three main claims on the Mac Cosmetics website are oil control, non-acnegenic formula, and handy usage for quick touch-ups and all three are completely true. The whole idea behind Mac's Blot powder is to quickly set your foundation and concealer or touch up oily face areas during the day, not to give you a whole new complexion. But, if the subtle non-cakey look is what you are aiming for, you are going to love using this powder. Hence, if natural is not where you go at this moment, then opt for a product that provides a more visible coating. Its sheer, veil-like coverage gives your skin little to no color and texture, as a result, you get a very natural finish. If you are haunting for a full-coverage foundation, that will hide every pore of your face under a heavy layer of pigment, then Mac's Blot powder is not your candidate. Let's take a closer look at this gem, and find out if it is as long-lasting and skin-friendly as claimed. Unlike some translucent powders, it comes tightly pressed and packed into a sturdy black case with a compact mirror inside, which definitely makes it more convenient on the go. Pressed powder, on the other hand, has its own advantage, and we are going to talk about it in today's post.Īfter my previous translucent powder came to an end, I've finally decided to get myself dearly loved, and widely-used by makeup professionals and makeup lovers the Blot makeup powder by Mac Cosmetics in 'Light' shade. You can grab as much product as you need with a powder brush or puff, dusting it over your cheeks and eyes. My usual product of choice was always a finely milled translucent powder, as it gives you the most control over the application process. It is like a final accord, that sums up the whole makeup symphony. How essential is powder in your makeup routine? I'm asking just because I can't imagine doing my makeup, without a light touch of face powder.