e.l.f Studio High Definition Powder Review

I love this powder and use it everytime I apply my make up. It's super easy to apply and also great value for money.

I use this to bake my concealer, and i find it really does come off nicely. It makes my skin smooth to look at and to touch, and stops my concealer from creasing, and as a full face powder, a little goes a long way.

This awesome powder is cheap and yet one of the better setting powders that I have tried! Goes on a breeze and doesn't go cakey or as I have found some high def powder make you skin oily, this doesn't! The tub has easy to access holes for product distribution and comes with a cute little puffer pad. I found it easier to use a stippling brush to apply though. Awesome no white flash back to this is definitely a must have!

This product is so versatile, it is great for using under foundation (to stop oil shine and make makeup last longer) and also on top. It creates an almost airbrushed effect on the skin and does not have too much of a whitecast when used in flash photography. The packaging is a little too bulky, and I feel I waste a lot when I open and close the lid as the powder often goes everywhere. But for the price I cannot complain, it is really a great product and will definitely purchase again when I run out.

I use this powder as a finish over my foundation and it gives a great matte finish to your skin and helps set makeup to last much longer. You don't need to use too much as if you do it will give it a whitish visible tint. It's very soft, however the powder does tent to get everywhere if you're not being careful.

I purchased the HD powder not knowing what it would be like (unusual for me) but I really wanted to try a translucent powder and I knew I already loved ELF's under eye setting powder.

Firstly I apply the powder over my foundation/BB cream and it gives a flawless result, eliminating any shine but not giving a full on matte (caked) finish- which I personally like as a finish. The powder is light and you can barely feel it on your skin. It covers any redness that may be showing through your foundation and somewhat blurs any fine lines, instead of sticking to them.

I find this powder to be perfect for everyday wear, although it isn't long-lasting. Keeping in mind I have combination-oily skin, the HD powder will stay on my skin during a normal day but I don't find it suitable for a night out, where I would have to touch up.

I do find the packaging very bulky and hard to travel with, as it tends to go everywhere, and some of the product is wasted. But if you are careful and keep the beauty puff inside the packaging, it will stop the loose powder spreading everywhere.

I use this powder everyday and will continue to! It doesn't break me out as other powders have (such as the Australis fresh and flawless powder). For $6 or under this product is an absolute steal! and I would recommend to try it as you can't go wrong for $6.

Let's get the thing I hate most about this product out of the way - the packaging. It's awful, it's bulky, the lid doesn't close properly, the sifter holes are too big - I just really, really dislike it. But with that being said, the product is fantastic. The powder is so super finely milled, it's silky, so silky that it almost has a wet feel to it. You only need the tiniest amount to set whatever area on your face you wish to set - a little goes a very long way and you can really over do it with HD powder (hello Nicole Kidman's MUA) so be careful when applying. I adore this for setting my undereye concealer, it gives a very airbrushed look, it doesn't look cakey and it doesn't add any colour which I love. Highly, highly recommend picking this up if you're looking for an inexpensive, effective setting powder.

I like to apply this powder before I put my foundation on. I find it makes my skin look healthy and glow and my foundation does last slightly longer too! After using this product my skin feels so soft. Only downfall of the product is the packaging. It is bulky and getting the product out can be a messy process.

This is super cheap and finishes my foundation routine perfectly. It smooths out my face and helps reduce the size of my pores. I've been using my normal powder brush with this and it's really easy to pick up and apply. The finish is matte but still somewhat radiant looking. It also slightly lightens my complexion which I'm more than happy about. I'm already fair skinned but I like to have a paler face in winter and this makes my skin look really delicate. I don't really like how the holes are so big. It's basically like a salt shaker and when the powder inside is super fine, you don't want giant holes. I'm okay with a little spillage though since it was cheap and I can easily buy it again.

I'm not a huge fan of the packaging for this product. The puff provided is not really sufficient for a flawless application. There is also a tendency for powder to go everywhere if you are not careful with opening it.

Despite the flawed packaging, this powder is definitely great value for money. The translucent powder is ideal for setting the rest of your makeup. It looks pretty natural and lasts all day.