e.l.f Translucent Mattifying Powder Review

I picked up this wee guy on iherb for around $3 US. And what a wee gem. I have a ridiculous amount of powders because my skin can tend to be a tad oily, and for the price this powder was definitely worth it! Pluses include - of course the price! it has a pleasant sent, the coverage is good, not chalky (like the blushes), it is most definitely translucent and lightweight. Downsides included the packaging is HUGE and comes with a stupid big sponge, so only half od the actual packaging is product, I would prefer a smaller packet and no sponge. I wouldn't go crazy and say it is a long lasting powder your definitely need to reapply regularly...but for $3 I definitely would recommend it to anyone!

I love this product! I just recently purchased it but I am loving it. It keeps my face matte all day, and it looks so much smoother and just gooood! Not only is this a great product, it is sooo cheap!

This is one of my favourite translucent powder. For my oily skin it's goes so nicely on- either over revlon colourstay or Estée Lauder double wear, and it last all day without letting any shin through. It also just finishes any makeup look(I love the matte look though). It's so cheap- but the only negitive would be that it's such a small amount you can buy that after a month you run out and within about 15 times using it I hit pan, which is a little disappointing. But overall well worth a buy.

Sets concealer under my eyes well, I don't use it over my whole face as it washes me out slightly. Even with use only under my eyes it hasn't lasted that long, would be better if the whole thing was product because I haven't used the sponge. It does mattify extremely well, and the price is about right.

Because this powder is so affordable ($3 on i herb) it is an excellent product for everyday use. The size is incredibly practical as well, it is slim and small so can fit into your bag on the go. I don't typically use a sponge to apply powder but it is very convenient for travelling and on the go application. The packaging is very good quality for elf, it is a similar matte feel to their blushes, eyebrow kits and contour kits, so it tends to dirty a bit easier but I love this packaging as its very sleek and I don't feel its as tacky as some other cheaper makeup brands.

The product itself is great quality for the price. It is translucent but it does have a wee bit of colour to it when its in the packet so it matches light-medium skin shades and goes on invisible - it doesn't look orange at all. It sets my makeup really well and makes my T zone less shiny. I have combination normal dry skin and by the end of the day it definitely isn't as matte so if you have oily skin you would probably want something with a little more lasting power. For me, its a great day powder and if i'm looking for some extra hold at night I pair it with the E.L.F mist and setting spray.

Oil, begone!

This powder is certainly mattifying exactly as it says on the packaging, and relatively long-wearing as well. I find I only have to touch up at lunch, even when I've been run off my feet at work.

What I have noticed, however is that the powder is nowhere near translucent. Thankfully it matches my skintone, but I feel sorry for all the gorgeous people out there that it doesn't!

I would 10/10 use again, but not sure if I would recommend to friends that aren't the same skin tone as me.

I have dry sensitive skin and this product works fine for me. Its great for setting foundation before contouring, or to go over where you have used to much blush to tone it down. I apply with a powder brush and although it kicks up the dust it does a very good job at mattifying. I really like the product itself however you don't get much of it. The size of the powder is the same size as the sponge. It is very powdery so using every day it lasts less than a month. This would be so much better if they removed the sponge and doubled the product amount as I don't apply with a sponge anyway as I think this technique looks cakey. Once the products gone I felt like the packaging was a waste as its quite nice and I like the mirror. Its a shame to throw it out. A refill would be a great idea for this. I don't think I will repurchase purely because if a product does last long I would prefer more eco friendly packaging.

This powder is not really that bad but I won't be purchasing again.

It's not really smooth and is quite powdery. it doesn't really last all day and can leave you looking a bit cakey. The packaging is quite like the Nars bronzer and blush packages but it's certainly not that sort of quality.

Does it mattify - yes, but there are much better products out there.

E.L.F is one of my favourite brands but this product left a lot to be desired. The included make up applicator is beautifully soft but this is the only highlight. The product is advertised as light and able to be applied over liquid makeup. However, when i did this i felt i had far too much make up on and the product was too heavy. I expected the product to alter the colour of my foundation only slightly however it lightened my complexion extremely. Im pasty enough! I will continue to use this product as i spent good money on it. However, I will not buy again

This powder wasn't really worth my $10. Yes it mattifies, but not for very long. I only use a light amount to set my face. It gives a white look to my face and very powdery look around my nose. I think it may have broken my skin out but I can't be certain. I do like the packaging though, it comes with and applicator and mirror which I like. wouldn't repurchase.