IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Pressed Powder Review

So when IT Cosmetics arrived at Sephora PH, I knew I have to try some of their products since this brand has been mentioned so many times by many of my favorite Youtubers!

In EVERY single workshop that I do, I highly recommend all makeup enthusiasts to invest on translucent pressed powder (or loose powder) and use it as a "touch up" makeup product.  Nothing more, nothing less.  Why?  Because piling up on powder foundation will add up to the "bulk" and your makeup will look unnatural by the end of the day!  

And even though "pores" isn't my issue since I have dry skin, I still try and test on pore control powder because most of my clients have oily skin and investing on a good setting powder is a key to make up artist success!

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Pores Pressed

Php1,980.00

Available at: https://www.sephora.ph/

Instantly erase the appearance of your pores and fine lines with IT Cosmetics® Bye Bye Pores® Pressed Silk Airbrush Poreless Finishing Powder. This is your award-winning airbrushed silk anti-aging finishing powder now in a pressed formula. This talc-free hydrating powder is created to give your skin a flawless finish with the sweep of a brush. This is for everyone who wants the look of airbrushed skin in an instant! Everyone who wants to erase the look of pores and skin imperfections! Everyone who would like to treat your skin with an anti-aging finishing powder that doesn’t settle in your fine lines! Formulated with anti-aging ingredients including peptides, real silk, hydrolyzed collagen, and the optically blurring Drops of Light Technology®, this powder was created to erase the look of pores and other skin imperfections. This talc-free pressed powder is translucent and buildable, perfect for touch-ups throughout the day!

The Body Shop Matte Clay Powder Full Coverage Pressed Powder Review

I'm a face powder girl, correct that...I'm a powder foundation girl!  I only reach out for cream/liquid foundations or even cushions when I am off to an event or meeting.  But on days I only need to run some errands I go for powdered base products.

I recently tried The Body Shop's Matte Clay Powder Full Coverage Pressed Powder.  This is a bit unique for me as full coverage in my opinion always equates to powder foundation while sheer will always be the partner of pressed powders.

So this is unique, it does look like a regular pressed powder so how full is full coverage as described by the brand?

The Body Shop Matte Clay Powder Full Coverage Pressed Powder Says ---

Smooth over imperfections and achieve high coverage with our new breathable Matte Clay Powder available in 6 different shades. Enriched with Community Trade tea tree oil, this powder provides a high coverage matte finish for a clearer looking complexion. Wear it alone or on top of foundation for a flawless and even finish.

Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Microfinishing Pressed Powder Review

When the "Banana Powder" from Ben Nye got ALL the raves online, I immediately got one and used it a lot of times for makeup gigs!  I even posted a "tip" on how to use it and create longer-lasting makeup!

One huge complaint that I can say about the Banana Powder from the said brand, it is BULKY and very MESSY!

When Make Up For Ever came up with their own version of a "yellow powder" or banana powder, and this time, in pressed format, I had to grab one and test it out!

The Ultra HD Microfinishing Pressed Powders come in 3 shades ---

01 Translucent

02 Banana

03 Peach

Php2,250.00

A finishing powder that is ultra-blurring and light-diffusing to impart unfiltered perfection on all skintones—in every light. 

The last step in your makeup routine, this pressed powder blurs, smooths, and reduces shine with the even, naturally matte coverage of ULTRA HD Pressed Powder. Its lightweight formula of silica and micronized pigments absorb excess oils, while illuminating your features, and diminishing the look of fine lines and wrinkles. ULTRA HD Pressed Powder has been revamped with an ultra-fine texture to give everyone a second-skin finish. Formulated to look invisible under Ultra HD 4K technology, it’s ideal for every skintone, while the non-drying formula delivers a visibly flawless finish in any light. 

Makeup World Cover|Up Pressed Powder Review

The battle of a good pressed powder or setting powder continuous!  It has always been a fight between users with dry skin or oily skin!  Oily skin individuals of course are looking for ones that set really well and controls oil while we (dry skin represent!)  are looking for setting powders that are non-drying yet makes our skin looks radiant, healthy and glowing!

How difficult it is to find one that works for both skin type?

I think I did, but I just wish they come in more shades!  

The Makeup World Cover|Up Pressed Powder

Php299.00 (approx $6.60)

A long-wearing, buildable and mattifying powder that covers skin imperfections and evens out your skin tone.

My #MaryKayBeautyOnTheGo Looks

As a busy individual (Note: I'm not talking about just being a busy mom so this tutorial is for EVERYONE!)  I know on most days, I only have less than 5 minutes to do my makeup so if you can see my photo collage below, you can see the key products I use.. can you spot them?

Brows - check!

Eyeliner - check!

Mascara - check!

and various lipstick shades --- Check! Check! Check!

That's why when I was challenged by Mary Kay Philippines to create my own version of #MaryKayBeautyOnTheGo looks using these....

...it doesn't feel like a challenge at all, because this is how I usually wear my makeup!

To start with, I usually spot conceal areas around my face that needed coverage, that's the undereye area and red spots on the sides of my nose.

I like to use a lightweight press powder and for this tutorial, I used Mary Kay On-The-Go Mineral Pressed Powder in Ivory 2 (Php699.00).  There isn't much coverage on this but it sets my concealer pretty well and I like the fact that this is mineral-based so it's safe even around kids.