ELF studio translucent mattifying powder [review with swatches !!]

 

Hello guys, 

I have been delaying this review since forever. 

I literally didn't know what to say about this product.

 and I'm still kind of a meh on this review.. 

but I'd like to let you guys know what I think.

THE PACKAGING 

So I'm gonna state the obvious here.

Pretty sleek sort of expensive looking packaging.

An effort to dupe the NARS packaging.

It comes with a sponge.

It is placed in a cardboard packaging which you can see below :

THE PURPOSE

A. Using it on the T zone. 

I use it over my foundation on my T zone to control my slightly oily T zone. I think this is the best use for it.

B. Using it as an all over setting powder.

I much prefer the ELF complexion perfection or the ELF mineral booster. I don't know, this kind of washes me out. 

THE SHADE

This is a peachish kind of neutral natural shade which tend to blend into the skin, 

but it does leave a tint on me

ELF translucent mattifying powder studio line swatch

Do I reach for it very often? No

Repurchase? No

Can I live without it? Yes

But I AM trying to use it up so that, you know, I won't have to feel guilty.

FOR THE RECORD 

I'm not trashing the product.

I just don't think I really needed it.

I think people with an oily skintone and who need retouching will find more use for this product :)

FTC DISCLAIMER: I am not paid to do this post. I bought the product myself for my personal use unless otherwise stated and I am not affiliated with any company. Everything I said in this review is my genuine honest opinion :)