e.l.f Studio High Definition Powder Review

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.

I was a bit dubious buying this powder because it was so cheap I thought it would be too good to be true. Boy was I wrong! This powder is amazing!! I can't believe how well this sets your foundation/concealer in place and makes it last all day. I have very oily skin and used this all through summer with only having to blot once but not actually touch up my make up! I was so amazed at how it held up through the heat and humidity. Love the price and love the product!

I ordered this powder to try to make my more high end powders go a but further by using this for work...and oh my gosh! It performs so well I almost prefer it!! It is very finely milled so doesn't feel grainy and when buffed over foundation gives a gorgeous silky finish! The packaging is a tad awkward and messy but the product is so worth it, I think I paid around $6 usd from iherb and I will most definitely be replacing!

I don't know why but I always stopped myself from buying this and now that I have it I should slap myself. This is the only powder I have ever used that doesn't make me crease. It does get messy and it has a bit of glitter in it if you use too Much, although you shouldn't need too much. Never thought that an under eye powder would be something that was important but it is! Everyone should own this. It's really affordable and I will guarantee that you'll like it.

This is absolute perfection. It stops my concealer from creasing on me and it just makes my under eyes look flawless. There is glitter in it but I make sure I use a fluffier brush so the glitter just flies off. It's so inexpensive and works like a dream It's a must have!

This is my holy grail setting powder !! I have very oily skin and my foundation normally wears off quickly but with this little beauty it stays put all day !!! I love that its so fine and doesn't make me look cakey. A little goes a long way tho so use with care !!

One downfall though is the bulky packaging and the way that it just comes out when you travel so when you open it there is a mini powder explosion !

People purchase drugstore makeup brands and they automatically expect them not to work. Half the time people just assume this is the case but it is far from the truth! I am an avid investor in ELF and this powder has to be one of my reasons why.

Using with a large powder brush and using a small amount through the sifter, I am able to get enough to set my whole face without massive wastage like some powders can cause. Although it can be quite messy I am not to concerned about this as I feel it is all in the way you open it and depends weither you keep the sifter on it or not. It does seem to make you very matte but i find that is easily fixed with a dewy setting spray as it still pulls it off very well or left as is if that is preferred. i would definitely give this a 10/10 if it was possible. I absolutely love this product and will not be changing any time soon.