It’s been a few years since I stopped using setting powders. I used to rely on them to fix slightly more specific areas of the face, such as the eye contour, so that the concealer would last longer. However, with the passing years I have grown a bit tired of the matte effect they leave on the skin.
Perhaps it is also a consequence of my current search for a more natural finish. Not only me, but many women who prefer a glow finish or that fresh-faced look that is so in vogue. Luminous skin conveys freshness and vitality, and often traditional powders seemed to detract from that sensation.
But just when I thought I wouldn’t include setting powders in my makeup bag again, a novelty arrived that made me reconcile with them: the Sephora Collection Blur It Setting Powders. Their goal is clear: to keep makeup in place, but without sacrificing a light and natural finish.
What surprised me the most is their fine and silky texture, which blends seamlessly into the skin without a trace. Unlike classic powders, which could crease or give a dull appearance, these hardly show on the skin, but they fulfill their function of mattifying and smoothing the complexion for hours.
In addition, they provide a very interesting correcting effect, since they help to smooth the skin and reduce the appearance of pores, as if adding a soft filter to the face. This makes them an ideal option not only for setting, but also for improving the look of the skin immediately.
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They are lighter and softer powders.
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They leave a more natural finish.
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They can be used on smaller areas of the face such as the eye contour.
Another detail that I think is a win is their three shades, so you can choose the one that best fits your priorities. As with concealers, each color has a mission: to illuminate, neutralize dull areas or bring freshness to the skin. In other words, they’re not just setting powders, but also a tool to correct small tone imperfections.
Since they are formulated without pearl, they avoid that artificial shine that some illuminating powders can leave. The finish is matte, yes, but not artificial. You achieve a softer, fresher, and more natural-looking skin, compared with other conventional pressed powders.
Another advantage is that they work perfectly with techniques like baking. You can apply them in specific areas, let them sit for a few minutes and then blend them to achieve extra coverage in strategic points such as the eye contour. And, of course, they include a small sponge that makes application much easier.
In short, the Sephora Collection Blur It powders are a lightweight, practical option and much more current than the setting powders of the past. If, like me, you had abandoned this step in your routine, perhaps it’s time to try it again with this formula that mattifies without dulling the skin. A must-have for those seeking an impeccable face but with a natural finish.
