Review: Essence All About Matte Powder

As most of you guys should know, I'm a pretty big fan of most of Essence's products. But I hadn't tried any of their Foundations/Powders and I thought I'd put them to a test in a full face review on my YouTube. I did this a couple months back and as you know I've been slacking a bit with the blog posts but I'm going to try and post atleast 3 times a week now. With either reviews, unboxings, hauls, first impressions or tutorials. And for the next week, I'm focusing on reviews, as I have no set tutorials or first impressions planned. But I will have them ready in the coming week. But lets focus on the main product in this post. The Essence All About Matte Powder.

*Correction, I'm too lazy to change my error but its Matt not Matte*

This powder by Essence is their only Translucent Powder they have on the shelves in Australia (May be different in other Countries) Now if you are unsure as to what the word translucent means, it means it will automatically suit the shade of your skin no matter if you are pale as hell like me, dark toned, or tan. This is the whole reason why I chose to test this powder, because in Essence Foundation's and powders they only have 3 Shades (Again may be different in other countries but this is from an Australian perspective) Which I believe are Light, Medium and Dark. The light for me was just too tan for my liking so I decided to try this powder and it matched perfectly with my skin tone and didn't change the colouring at all.

It is very soft when applied to skin, and I just used my regular brush and the application was just softer. It may be because of the con though that I will get into in a moment.

I found the first time I applied this powder it was slightly cakey. Though this may have been because I have never used a Translucent powder before and I'm not used to the application. But since the first time I used it, the application wasn't so cakey.

Now for the cons (Downfalls of the product)

The formula is a bit Chalky. But that is to be expected I suppose from such a cheap brand. I mean it's not Mac or Revlon.

The packaging is just cheap and could possibly break easily. Though it is a nice packaging its just cheap. But again, its a cheap brand and its to be expected.

Overall:

I may, or may not buy this product again. I don't know. I think I prefer my Maybelline Powder (review coming on that soon too)

^^ Full Face Essence video!

The powder retails for around $6.95/$7.95 I'm not entirely sure and I don't think they have a website.

*Edit*

Yes they have a website, its www.essence.eu/au/home and the powder costs $6.15

Essence Eyeliner Pen Review

Hey Guys,

So I always have an issue finding the right eyeliner pen, don't know why but its difficult for me. They are either too thick, too thin, too dry or too runny. And I think I have found the right one for now.

I purchased the Essence Eyeliner Pen along with their Lash Princess as they came in a combo pack for the same price as the mascara ($5.45 or something) and I was like "Eh stuff it lets try it". I had no expectations for it. But when I tried it, I was amazed.

First off, the pen is so easy to use and to line your lash line with. Its a buildable product so you can easily make it thin or thick. I make it inbetween because thats how I personally like it. Its also very precise the end.

The eyeliner pen dries reasonably fast which is a good thing I think, so if you muck it up you don't have to wait ages for it to dry.

It is long lasting and doesn't fade during the day time. Which is always a bonus.

It doesn't smudge at all. I've never had an issue with smudging.

I give this eyeliner a 5/5 stars and would for sure buy again.

Keep Smiling,

xobrontie