e.l.f Studio High Definition Powder Review

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.

I have always read how important it is to set your foundation with powder so it will last longer but my usual experience with powders is that my face gets so cakey from even the smallest amount because my skin is very dry.

Well that was my experience until I tried this powder anyway! I bought this because I had seen such great reviews on youtube and especially from people who also had dry skin so at $6 from iherb, I thought why not?

It is a white powder but as you only use a small amount it doesn't show up white on your face. I use the ELF kabuki brush to apply mine (also another fave!). I gently buff it over my whole face, even a little under my eyes to set my concealor. It makes it my 'face' last all day, doesn't set into dry bit's or pores and also gives a nice flawless finish.

The only thing I slightly dislike is that when I open the lid, it can be a bit messy so I hold it away from me and away from anything that I don't want powder on. Otherwise it's fine, it's a big container too so should last a while. I would definitely recommend this powder to anyone, especially for someone with dry skin like myself.

Yay I'm so glad this product is on here for review. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this product.

It feels so soft and silky and extremely easy to apply. You don't need a lot of it, as a little goes a long way and it lasts for ages. It really brings out my makeup and I just love the look of it when I have it on. My makeup can look really dull and then I apply this and it just looks so much better.

I love the fact that it has no scent as I don't like putting scents onto my skin due to high sensitivity and this is mineral based which is perfect for me. I don't break out with this product on my face which is a huge bonus.

I also have this in the colour Shimmer which is so good and a yellow one on the way, can't wait to try it.

I always set my foundation with a translucent or coloured pressed powder and thought I would try this elf loose translucent powder out for a change and see how I went.

As far as I am aware the whole point of setting your foundation with a powder product is to 1.) Extend the wear time of the foundation and 2.) Prevent oiliness developing around the t-zone. This product does both of these things without giving a a white cast to the face, looking cakey or drying my face out.

It is a very fine powder so buffs into the skin smoothly and easily and applies best with a large powder or Kabuki Brush.

The only downfall to this product in the packaging which is not the greatest at 'containing' the powder and makes the product a bit messy to use. The packaging is also a bit bulky, but, for the price and the results you get using the product this is easily overlooked.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this powder and will be repurchasing it when my current container is finished. I find Elf products a bit hit and miss to be honest but this is a definite hit for me, it ticks all my boxes. The ridiculously inexpensive prices sometimes set off alarm bells when thinking of product quality etc but with Elf this is not something to worry about.

I am not one who uses powder a lot because my skin is dry and I like my foundation to look dewy. I bought this, however, because I wanted something that would help my foundation stay on during the summer.

The packaging looks nice - it is a matte black container which looks expensive. However, this stuff makes a MASSIVE mess. The powder tends to fly out everywhere when you screw the lid on - so if you are wearing black you may want to ask someone to put the lid on for you.

Aside from that, I love this powder. It feels super silky and is milled very, very finely. You want to be careful and apply only the lightest coats of this powder as it can make you look pale if you apply too much.

I find this blends easily into my skin and doesn't cling to any dry patches. This helps prolong my foundation and makes me a little more matte, while still maintaining a glow. I love that you can still see your skin under this and I haven't had any issues with cakiness.

Because the jar is massive, you get a lot of product and this lasts a long time. I highly recommend this and will definitely repurchase it when my current one runs out.