There’s nothing I love more than summer weather. Feeling the warm sun and salty ocean air at my back invigorates my senses in the best way. But wearing makeup in the summertime comes with its challenges. There’s nothing worse than feeling like you’re melting when you’re trying to look polished.
To help keep my makeup in place during these warmer months, I wanted something to set my foundation without feeling weighed down by yet another product.
I found my answer in Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder.
Simply put, this is one of the best makeup products I’ve purchased in the last five years. After applying my foundation and concealer, I dust this powder all over my face and it keeps everything in place. No smudges or streaking (even if I sweat!).
I have normal/combination skin – dry cheeks, moderately oily T-zone – and this absorbs the oils on my face without over-drying. Think of it as a blotting wipe, but instead of taking your makeup off, as blotting sheets tend to do, it keeps my makeup in place for over 12 hours.
If you have really oily skin, it’s recommended that you apply this powder before your foundation. I know how crazy that sounds (a powder before a liquid?!) but I’m told it works wonders for ladies who tend to be really oily. If you have any doubts, the formula is super lightweight – you seriously can’t even feel it – leaving no cakey feeling or product build-up.
My only concern before using the product was whether or not it was going to dull my makeup down. While I love a matte finish, I didn’t want to look like a statue in a wax museum. Because this product is so finely milled, it retains the pigment in whatever you’re wearing underneath it – foundation, blush or bronzer.
Best of all, it’s paraben and cruelty-free, certified USDA organic, vegan and formulated without gluten.
If you’re looking for something to combat the summer heat, I highly recommend checking out this product. Well worth the $22!
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