Hi Everyone,
Loreal recently launched a matte compact powder.Anything matte,definitely catches my attention.Next thing,I observed was the price.When I saw the price tag Rs.399,I definitely wanted to check it out.So today I will be reviewing Loreal Paris Mat Magique Matte Transforming Powder in the darkest shade of the range: G7 Golden Amber.Does it leave up to its claims,then read along to find out more about it.
My Skin Type:
Oily-acne prone skin.
Ingredients:
Talc, Perlite, Titanium Dioxide ,Zea Mays Starch, Corn Starch, Kaolin, Triiostearin, Ethexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diphenylsiloxphenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Stearate, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone, Silsesquioxane, Crosspolymer, Aluminium Hydroxide, Stearic acid, Caprylglycol, Ethexylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol. May contain CI 77891/ Titanium Dioxide, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499/ Iron oxides. (FIL.B163395/1)
Price:
Rs.399 for 6 grams.
Available shades: N1(Nude Ivory),N2(Nude Vanilla),G1(Vanilla Ivory),G2,N6(Nude Honey),G7(Golden Amber)
Availability:
1)To buy on Flipkart, Click HERE.
2)To buy on Amazon, Click HERE.
Product Description & Swatches:
Pro's:
1)It is a sheer/light coverage compact.
2)It is mattifying compact so stays put for 3-4 hours or so without making skin oily.
3)It has Sunscreen SPF 34 which is pretty good for a compact.Despite that,there is no white cast.
4)The powder is finely milled so gives a natural matte finish.It does not make it cakey.
5)It contains Kaolin,Perlite which are Mattifies skin and absorbs oil,Anti-oxidants which good for skin.
6)Packaging is good.It comes with a handy mirror and good quality sponge.
7)It is suitable is for all skin types except severe acne prone skin types.
8)Affordable,Paraben-free,Fragrance-free.
Con's:
1)Limited number of shades unlike Loreal True Match range which caters to a wide array of skin tones.
2)It is mildly comedogenic so might not favour moderate/severe acne prone skin.
3)It does not stay for 12 hours as claimed.
4)Since it is light coverage compact,it does not hide blemishes.So concealer is required.
Directions for use:
Apply a moisturiser/bb cream/foundation as usual and top it up with Loreal Mat Magique.
Final Verdict:
Loreal True Match Compact Powder,Mineral Powder Foundation and Infallible 24h Compact are really great compact options especially for oily-acne prone skin.Texture wise,quality wise Loreal Mat Magique is a good budget option.It contains sunscreen,provides decent oil control,coverage and matte finish.I do wish it was completely non-comedogenic like its other compact powders.It didn't break me out as my skin is not highly acne prone.I do like the pricing point from Loreal making it more affordable.This compact is good for every day,light-weight make up and definitely better than the other compacts in the price range available in the market.If you are looking for budget friendly option,then definitely check it out.
