e.l.f Studio High Definition Powder Review

Again... LOVE IT. ELF products have yet to let me down. although the puffer thing in it is quite crap, the product itself is great! Makes me look FLAWWLESS!

I purchased this product off of iherb because I had read so many good reviews for it however unfortunately, I have not had all the amazing results that others have had (which is often the case with me!). There is nothing incredibly wrong with this product but I'm not 100% on it either.

This is a translucent powder which comes in a sturdy black container with a small circular puffer pad. The puffer pad isn't awful, it does pick up your foundation colour a lot but its alright to use if you have to. I found that this product did set my foundation okay but what I found frustrating at times was the white sheen that cast over my face after using. I typically do not use a lot of powder to set make up and I was careful not to apply it to heavily in any particular area however at times, this white sheen was still noticeable. I have used this product with a couple of different brushes and techniques, all of which have worked alright but all still have the potential to leave this hint of white powder across my face (definitely have to be very careful to blend in well)

I'm happy to continue using this product until it runs out, not sure if I will repurchase. For the most part, it did what it said it would. I would still recommend this to a friend if they were looking for a low cost powder

Let's get the thing I hate most about this product out of the way - the packaging. It's awful, it's bulky, the lid doesn't close properly, the sifter holes are too big - I just really, really dislike it. But with that being said, the product is fantastic. The powder is so super finely milled, it's silky, so silky that it almost has a wet feel to it. You only need the tiniest amount to set whatever area on your face you wish to set - a little goes a very long way and you can really over do it with HD powder (hello Nicole Kidman's MUA) so be careful when applying. I adore this for setting my undereye concealer, it gives a very airbrushed look, it doesn't look cakey and it doesn't add any colour which I love. Highly, highly recommend picking this up if you're looking for an inexpensive, effective setting powder.

I have very oily skin so powder is a must for setting my foundation. The first thing I noticed about this powder was the way it felt. So soft and silky. I had to try not to touch my face so often!

I used it to set my makeup today and I love it. It has lasted all day and kept a matte finish.

My only complaint is the packaging. Too much product comes out at once. The lid is also a bit dodgy. I had a few powder explosions when I first used it. This product gives your makeup a really nice set without looking cakey or changing the shade of your foundation. I would be wary of using it if your being photographed as it can come off looking quite white.

I enjoy the pricing of this product, it is very cheap off iherb. I had never tried a translucent powder before this one, and was excited to see how it works. I feel like it sets my foundation well, but it makes me look a bit white, and looks terrible in photos. I do not think it makes my skin look better as many have found, and after I use this up I will hunt for another product.

I like to apply this powder before I put my foundation on. I find it makes my skin look healthy and glow and my foundation does last slightly longer too! After using this product my skin feels so soft. Only downfall of the product is the packaging. It is bulky and getting the product out can be a messy process.

I love opting for cheaper products as im a poor aaa student so being able to buy products like this off iherb is amazing!! It makes for an amazing setting powder and evens everything out. When having photos taken with flash it does give a WHITE face so be careful

I got this powder to try out the powder before foundation trick I have been hearing about. For this purpose I feel it worked very very well. It created a flawless base for my foundation and the glitter partials made my skin very glowy. I have used this as a setting powder over my foundation also and it seemed to so a good job but I would not however recommend this as a setting powder if you are going to be photographed as it gives a very very bad flashback and makes your face white and blotchy. The packaging is a bit bulky so keep that in mind for storage and I would recommend using a fluffy powder brush to get the best coverage rather than the puff that it comes with.

Don't get me wrong it's not a bad product particularly for the price, I just find it can make you look too pale and is very drying.

It definitely sets your makeup but can settle in creases. The packaging is a pain as the product goes everywhere on you open and close it.

I will continue to use it but I won't be repurchasing.

I'm a matte finish sort of girl, so was super excited to try this finishing powder. And while I desperately want to love it (and there is a few features I like) there are 2 main things that are holding me back.

1) If used with anything less than a full foundation make up, it dries my skin like nobodies business. 2) When photographed it shows up white as Casper the ghost. Which is even less ideal as point 1 proved that I needed a full face of make up, which is normally when I'm going out to photographable events!

I think if you wear heavier make up on a daily basis, or have particularly oily skin, this product would work a lot better for you. Because it does still give you a smooth complexion, and does give a matte finish. But for me I think I'll continue my quest for scaly free matte finishes.