Absolutely! I used a mix of them (some not made anymore-- I keep my brushes for a long time!) **affiliate links** Brush I used with maybelline: Real Techniques 259 howl.me/cmqb6qJnglB with e.l.f.: Sigma F80 collabs.shop/itkbzv (use code SlashedBeauty for discount!) with essence: (discontinued) with l'oreal: Luxie 530 rstyle.me/+I7w_vxuRtyI6AOPimM9LCw
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So glad i found your channel! I've decided to use more drugstore makeup going forward. They have really come a long way. I'm also an oily gal so can appreciate your input!
This was a really great video. I’m oily and have tried all of these. They are all good but I feel like Elf is the most natural looking. I get greasy by the end of the day with all of these - but again you did such a great thorough test 👏👏
@@slashedbeautyI am a purist on powder foundation days. Just wash face, use and spf moisturized, and then use powder foundation after concealing my under eyes. I’ve also used with mattifying primer, which helps with oil. But for the most part, I use powder foundations for my quick days ❤
@@gabrielacortez4893I’ve heard the L’Oréal is the best for truly oily skin, but I haven’t tried it. Personally I really liked the Maybelline SuperStay quality but I did have to blot throughout the day (not as bad as the Elf though). I’ve also tried the Essence. It’s not bad honestly and only $6 but the color range at my Ulta was the issue - I couldn’t get a good shade match. I hope it helps!
I like Sephora's brand of powder foundation. It wears well, is drug store priced and goes on sale all the time. They also have testers which is a huge plus.
Watching the footage in 4K I can definitely see the maybelline powder catch on the dry areas on my cheeks-- so that's definitely going to be a better pick for oily skin (which I said at the end anyway!) 💜
Milani is my go to for powder foundation & I Love it!! I'm 65 & still an oilier combo skin gal & this one keeps me from looking greasy & covers very well for a good price. Give it a try! I definitely won't be going back to Merle Norman for powder foundation again, especially at more than double the price! 😊
@@orosco97 I like the one in the black compact. Don't remember the exact name but I see them at all Milani displays. Works great on the summer in place of any liquid foundation to keep the shine & oil down. I generally use the #5 Color but think they have colors 1-6 to choose from. Good luck with it & I hope you love it as much as I do!
Based on this, I think I'm going to try the Essence one. It's low priced enough for me to get an idea if I want to use a powder foundation at all. Good video. THX
I've been liking the NYX matte but not flat powder foundation. I buy it on Amazon and it has tons of good reviews. It may not be full coverage but it looks natural and it blurs. My skin is normal to dry and textured. This was a good review. I'd like to see more brands, maybe a part 2?
So glad you liked it enough for a part two!! Do you use anything along with the NYX powder for more coverage, or do you prefer lighter coverage overall?
Thanks for your review! I’ve been really on the fence about trying a powder foundation since my skin is changing quite a bit as I’m getting older. I’m finding now at 36 that my liquid complexion products are breaking down on my face way too soon, and haven’t really changed my routine (I exfoliate, shave peach fuzz, cleanse, tone and moisturize). I’m going to purchase maybe two of these and try them out!
I've tried the maybeline one and I like it. I'm hitting pan on it actually! I mostly use it over tinted sunscreen to get a little extra coverage and I use it more like a regular powder. I've never found a powder foundation that doesn't look a little cakey on my chin especially,and none of them cover melasma as well as liquid foundation
Yes! I use a pink tone up kbeauty sunscreen with some translucent pressed powder, settingspray, a light dusting of a powder foundation(loreal or elf) and setting spray again. Works great in the summer.
Thank you for going above and beyond with the waterproof test! That was so cool! I really loved this style of video with the deep dive testing into four random products! My favorite powder foundation is the Juvia’s Place! It’s so beautiful!
I'm late for the party. BUT ....Thank you for this video! I was trying powder foundations because I LOVE the finish they impart. However, I could never get them to apply correctly using the sponge that comes with it. It always looked streaky especially over my spf. After watching this video I tried using a brush, and WOW what a difference.
Your comment about Ulta at 4:20 made me laugh, because I also get self-conscious going in there when trying something new with my makeup. My mind always goes, "They'll be able to tell I didn't know what I was doing today!" XD But these side-by-sides were SUPER helpful! I'm looking at my options for powder foundation so this is perfect, thank you for this video!
This was an excellent video! Very helpful. I've been using the physician's formula mineral wear SPF30. It's medium coverage Matt finish waterproof and pretty good on my oily skin. I'm not thrilled with the price point though. I want something cheaper. I ordered one from shopmissa that just launched recently. I'm in love with their new flawless powder and flawless settings spray.
@@slashedbeauty The flawless pressed one really does give an air brushed look. It's great for oil control so I would think for your tzone. The new powder foundation is called soft touch and has good reviews. I love the new blurring lipsticks also. The shade vampy is a gorgeous blue based red. Velvet is A Rosie mid toned mauve
Since I'm new to your channel, I've been watching your older videos. I keep my Elf Powder Foundation compact in my purse to apply a light layer to cover dark spots when I'm makeup free! I use a fluffy brush for a lighter coverage, but under my eyes, I use the applicator that comes with it!
@@slashedbeauty Not at all! But I don’t put much on, and I have my mother’s wrinkle free skin (at 62.) I also use Tretinoin, but both my mom and grandmother didn’t get wrinkles until their 70’s!
Fantastic vid, I think I'll try the elf, I was planning on buying the new Natasha Denona powder foundation, did some swatches at Ulta, but decided not to right now. Thank you so much for this video, so helpful!❤
So glad it helped you and I hope you like the powder!! I hear great things about ND but I think elf is a great way to go to see if you even like powder foundation!
I have been a powder foundation gal for quite a while, but haven't tried 3 of these. Very interesting. Love the water test! My go to is the Maybelline fit me powder or Mac powder
i like the elf one mainly because it actually matches my olive skin 😆 i wish it looked a bit better on my dehydrated skin but it's the first one i've tried and i love how quick and easy it is!
My pro tip for dry skin with powder or mineral is to apply a facial oil as primer. Let it sit for a minute and then apply powder. It keeps my face hydrated and melts the powder into my skin - no cake look.
This was such a helpful video, thank you so much for all the comparisons! I have dry skin and I absolutely love the Essence powder foundation, I especially love it in the winter when I am extra dry because I don't find that it clings to flaky skin/dry patches 😊
Yay thanks for watching and sharing your preference! I am definitely going to get use out of it, especially with my hyperpigmentation clearing up and not needing as much coverage when my skin is clear.
Thanks for always putting out quality videos. I have all these except the Essence one but my fav is the L’Oréal. I will test it out side by side with my elf one because I don’t know why but I don’t reach for the elf one.
Hi! I just found your channel, and this was really helpful! Also, the way you talk sounds so professional, not just the way you pronounce things, but your voice sounds like a voice actor I cannot remember right now.
Oooo interesting observation!! I will say the caveat is filming at different times of the day can mess a little with lighting/coloring! Thank you for watching 💜
My skin is just like how you are explaining yours Im new to powder foundation and my tip for you is to use it with the sponge they give you its works best
I have tested these (besides the essence) with the sponge as well-- you definitely get more coverage that way but I find that it can also make it look cakey and harder to blend (which defeats the purpose for choosing powder, in my opinion!)
I've used powder foundations for many years, both drugstore and high end and the only one I've really hated was the Maybelline. I found that it made my skin look very dry and flat, no sheen at all.
Yeah, it was definitely the one that stayed the most matte out of this bunch. Would for sure work better on oilier skin types. Which was your fave from the drugstore?
If you know you need a « sick » day, wear the lightest cool toned foundation and blue based blush and lipstick with zero bronzer the day before. Perfect for a much needed mental health day.
The elf and L'Oreal look best. Apparently, elf discontinued this product though. I already use L'Oreal and won't change a thing. I actually just mist water to set it, but I will say; you need the right primer to get the best out of it. I use a pore refining primer serum. Again, wouldn't change a thing. My least favorite was Maybelline from this demo, but maybe it's because it was too dark due to oxidation. I noticed that elf did the opposite. It got better. Anyway, I've never paid more than $12 for L'Oreal powder foundation. Best to check local grocery stores and coupon if at all a possibility in your area. Thx again for proving the powder point! 😂❤
@@slashedbeauty I'll have to look into it again, but my friend told me it was nowhere to be found anymore and she'd been loving it. I looked it up and it was saying it was discontinued. But, I'm sure Amazon will always have all the back stock at least for awhile.🤷🏻♀️ Maybe ask the company directly. I can call them and find out.
@@OpalMoonstone247 Interesting-- all shades are still listed on the brand's website so they may just be pulling it out of retail stores but will still be available on their site!
Physicians Formula is mineral with some spf and works best with a velour puff. The speckled one, not the ones with waves through it-it goes hard pan. The speckled one has no talc-press on lightly with velour puff. 3 colours Light, med and darker.
@@slashedbeauty enough for me and i have scarring....The thing I like is the feel...makeup lasts too....The velour puff is key and it helps powder goes into the pores, not sit on top.....blush lasts too with it.
I have all of these except the Maybelline. My skin is combo leaning more dry and aging. I like the Elf the best for an overall powder foundation. When I wear liquid or cream foundation, I use the L'Oreal powder only on my nose (my nose has large pores and is oily) instead of liquid/cream. I have found my nose doesn't do well with wet. I tend to use the Essence as a finishing powder when I want more coverage, and not as a foundation.
Great video! But I have one point to share: the elf powder being a darker shade helped in increasing the coverage because it actually darkened your skin tone to match your dark spot rather than covering the spots to match your actual skin tone so the comparison is not valid
That’s a really interesting theory!! Though then, if it were to fade as the maybelline side, in general you would still see spots through it with the intensity lower? Also it’s for sure warmer than my dark spots and is about the same shade as the maybelline foundation!
I never would've used a powder foundation years ago but as I've aged (46 now) and wear/need less coverage, I really like powder and the Loreal Infallible is my favorite! It's perfect to quickly throw on if I have a Zoom meeting. But for more substantial wear, out in public, my favorite combo is to first spot conceal (I use elf creamy camo concealer) and then the powder foundation applied with a velvet blender poof (whatever those are called! LOL). I find this stays really well and I live in Florida! Adding: I've also tried the elf powder foundation and didn't like it. I forget exactly why, I think it broke up and got patchy.
I love wearing a powder foundation in the summer with a light layer of conceler and cream bronzer. Feels a lot lighter on my skin in the heat. I use the Real Techniques Miracle powder sponge, slightly damp, too apply the powder foundation and it goes on smooth and gives good coverage. I have extremely oily skin so no powder foundation is drying one me lol.
😮 I have all of these except the essence, like u. And I don't want the essence one because I love the other ones are amazing for my normal, or, balanced skin with a little bit of dryness on my lips and around the lips 💋
So this won’t work for dry or leer skin with wrinkles. Seems it’s making it stand out more. Gonna wear it out throughout the day. I sweat while clewing. Been humid. Maybe it will even out and set better.
I mention in the video, some of them do crease in my expression lines which I believe would transfer to wrinkles. I think the Maybelline one did the best at not creasing.
Me too, but MAC is so bad for creasing! Even when I was in my early twenties, it looked so bad as it is not fluorescent light-friendly, or humid heat friendly whatsoever. Switching to L'Oreal was a game- changer. I'm so glad they basically invented a transfer-proof version of MAC(Both owned by L'Oreal).
@OpalMoonstone247 which L'Oréal are you talking about the foundation or the foundation powder? Also if you can give me a helpful tip that would be awesome 🤗. I was a Mac whore and I didn't even dare to switch it up but I started using Mac when I was 18 then I branched out at like 30. Imo now Mac sucks. Their little as* lip glosses are sticky af and they are 27$ meanwhile I got a lip glosses from ABH and it's gorgeous not sticky and it's only 20$ and it's a pretty big size. I would never buy anything from Mac unless it was this mascara called zoom lash and it literally looked like I had falsies on but they d/c it I actually bought a brown mascara from color pop and I love it and I also use my og mascara called telescopic just the one that comes in gold packaging and I use the pink primer and curl my lashes and I'm good to go Sorry I didn't mean to write you a novel lmao 😂 🤣
Miranda I wasn't done lol 😆. But I'm wicked dark rn so I've been using L'Oréal true match nude and the Maybelline tinted oil So my daughter graduates Tuesday so help me out Idk which to use I may wanna try the L'Oréal powder foundation so I need help I'm 54 and dry I'm Ft Lauderdale and it's hot 🔥 as balls here
Hmm I would worry about the dry with L’Oréal because I found it to be pretty dry on my face. Elf may be a better bet!! Though I have really liked the true match for sweaty days + a good setting spray like revlon or wet n wild!
@slashedbeauty thank you so much for your help I think I'm just going to use the L'Oréal true match nude and on my skin I only need to powder where my concealer goes but I should probably powder my whole face Idk if it's indoors or out but what's cool is it's at the hard rock I'm sure you've heard of it Idk why I'm nervous but I can't let her see me be nervous cause then she will be I know I'm going to cry watching her walk that stage but momma bear has to keep it together
@ after writing this I checked your link and placed an order with elf. Thanks so much. I don’t know why Amazon and Walmart aren’t carrying it anymore and I just assumed it was discontinued. I’m so relieved I have 3 on the way haha.
@@stellasfarmit could be that they’re moving it to only on their site to make room with their retailers for new product! I’m super glad you were able to order and thank you so much for using my link! 🎉❤
@@slashedbeauty thank u..actually I feel like most youtubers either put too much light infront of them or zoom too far away for which the complexion looks the same for all foundations, concealers or powder..
@@NusratJahanAntoraa Totally makes sense! I usually zoom in but I think with this one I was also trying to crop it for Instagram so it couldn't be too zoomed in-- that's why I included the up-close shots for the before/afters! I do appreciate this feedback though because it helps me make my vids better!
I use the essence one when I don’t want or have time for liquid foundation. I do spot conceal a concealer with it and for the price you can’t go wrong. I’ve been wanting to try the elf one but heard mixed reviews on it caking in lines.
Yeah, I experienced that slightly. Not awful, but it happened! I think spot concealing with the essence powder is a great way to get away with a $6 buy!!
@@slashedbeautyIm german, it’s not so easy to express it in english.Loreal contains silicones, perfume and nano particles.I personally avoid these ingredients.The essence foundation contains none of them. The Maybelline one contains silicones too.Essence doesn’t contain silicones,parabens and mineral oils.So I prefer this one. 🤗🤗
stopppp that is foul!!! wait but there arent many testers in the drugstore section besides colourpop-- are you sure someone maybe didn't open it to swatch it?? regardless def swap it out!
This is a great video. Ive been meaning to dabble into powder foundation. Could you please list the brushes used? Thank you!
Absolutely! I used a mix of them (some not made anymore-- I keep my brushes for a long time!)
**affiliate links**
Brush I used with maybelline: Real Techniques 259 howl.me/cmqb6qJnglB
with e.l.f.: Sigma F80 collabs.shop/itkbzv (use code SlashedBeauty for discount!)
with essence: (discontinued)
with l'oreal: Luxie 530 rstyle.me/+I7w_vxuRtyI6AOPimM9LCw
@@slashedbeauty thank you so much! I will buy 1 or 2 so I can start using with powder foundation 😊❤
Now THIS is the thorough review we needed on foundation powders!! (although I'm not surprised because you're always thorough! ✨😊)
Thank you so much ☺️
Your the only influencer that I trust for reviews tbh, I appreciate your transparency and honesty💖
Thank you so much for saying that ☺ I really appreciate it!! Thanks for watching!! 💜
I agree with this viewer about , our honesty & great videos! I only found you recently but you've quickly become my favorite influencer too & I subscribed & requested All notifications! Please keep being who You are & you'll go farther than the others in the end! 💄💋
So glad i found your channel! I've decided to use more drugstore makeup going forward. They have really come a long way. I'm also an oily gal so can appreciate your input!
Drugstore makeup is constantly beating high end!! Glad you’re here 😊
Now that’s called a review. Hard work and dedication ❤❤❤
Thank you so much!
This was a really great video. I’m oily and have tried all of these. They are all good but I feel like Elf is the most natural looking. I get greasy by the end of the day with all of these - but again you did such a great thorough test 👏👏
Thank you so much! I'm curious if you wear anything under or on top of the elf one to set it?
@@slashedbeautyI am a purist on powder foundation days. Just wash face, use and spf moisturized, and then use powder foundation after concealing my under eyes. I’ve also used with mattifying primer, which helps with oil. But for the most part, I use powder foundations for my quick days ❤
Being an oily skin gal myself which powder foundation would you recommend for oily skin? Which is your favorite to go option?
@@gabrielacortez4893I’ve heard the L’Oréal is the best for truly oily skin, but I haven’t tried it.
Personally I really liked the Maybelline SuperStay quality but I did have to blot throughout the day (not as bad as the Elf though).
I’ve also tried the Essence. It’s not bad honestly and only $6 but the color range at my Ulta was the issue - I couldn’t get a good shade match.
I hope it helps!
I like Sephora's brand of powder foundation. It wears well, is drug store priced and goes on sale all the time. They also have testers which is a huge plus.
Ooh!!! Thank you for the recommendation! I really need to see what’s new with Sephora collection, I used to use a lot of their products!
I also like the sephora as a setting powder over a light foundation it doesn't look crazy
@@karenferraraHi. Which sephora powder do you like for setting? Thanks.
I’ve gone through MULTIPLE elf camo powder foundations, it’s my favorite and I haven’t been able to find it in stores 😭 so glad I found your video!
Watching the footage in 4K I can definitely see the maybelline powder catch on the dry areas on my cheeks-- so that's definitely going to be a better pick for oily skin (which I said at the end anyway!) 💜
Milani is my go to for powder foundation & I Love it!! I'm 65 & still an oilier combo skin gal & this one keeps me from looking greasy & covers very well for a good price. Give it a try!
I definitely won't be going back to Merle Norman for powder foundation again, especially at more than double the price! 😊
Ooo thank you for the recommendation!!
Hi. Which Milani powder do you like? Thanks.
@@orosco97 I like the one in the black compact. Don't remember the exact name but I see them at all Milani displays. Works great on the summer in place of any liquid foundation to keep the shine & oil down.
I generally use the #5 Color but think they have colors 1-6 to choose from. Good luck with it & I hope you love it as much as I do!
Thank you I'm 59 and still oily, but I do have wrinkles. Settling into the wrinkles is always a concern.
Haven't tried any of those but definitely interested in the ELF and Essence. Great video!
Thanks so much Sandra!! 🫶🏼
Based on this, I think I'm going to try the Essence one. It's low priced enough for me to get an idea if I want to use a powder foundation at all. Good video. THX
The other foundations contain nasties.
Definitely a great entry level product! Hope you like it and thanks for watching!
I've been liking the NYX matte but not flat powder foundation. I buy it on Amazon and it has tons of good reviews. It may not be full coverage but it looks natural and it blurs. My skin is normal to dry and textured. This was a good review. I'd like to see more brands, maybe a part 2?
So glad you liked it enough for a part two!! Do you use anything along with the NYX powder for more coverage, or do you prefer lighter coverage overall?
No, just the foundation all over, except for the eyes. I use concealer under the eyes. Mostly for an everyday natural look :)
Thanks for your review! I’ve been really on the fence about trying a powder foundation since my skin is changing quite a bit as I’m getting older. I’m finding now at 36 that my liquid complexion products are breaking down on my face way too soon, and haven’t really changed my routine (I exfoliate, shave peach fuzz, cleanse, tone and moisturize). I’m going to purchase maybe two of these and try them out!
I'd be curious to hear what ends up working for you!! Yep, into my 30s I've needed to adjust my go-to products. Our skin changes!
The “waterproof” ones not being waterproof vs the NON waterproof ones; actually being waterproof 🤣
I was like ummmm wait a second 😂
Which one is waterproof ?
Loreal does cover like a champ. I love it for the coverage
I've tried the maybeline one and I like it. I'm hitting pan on it actually! I mostly use it over tinted sunscreen to get a little extra coverage and I use it more like a regular powder. I've never found a powder foundation that doesn't look a little cakey on my chin especially,and none of them cover melasma as well as liquid foundation
So smart to use it over the tinted sunscreen! Great for light makeup. Thanks so much for watching!
Yes! I use a pink tone up kbeauty sunscreen with some translucent pressed powder, settingspray, a light dusting of a powder foundation(loreal or elf) and setting spray again. Works great in the summer.
Thank you for going above and beyond with the waterproof test! That was so cool!
I really loved this style of video with the deep dive testing into four random products!
My favorite powder foundation is the Juvia’s Place! It’s so beautiful!
Thank you so much, I appreciate it because it took several days of work! 💜 Unfortunately I couldn't get a good match in the Juvia's place powder 🥲
Thanks for reviewing powder foundations x
I'm late for the party. BUT ....Thank you for this video! I was trying powder foundations because I LOVE the finish they impart. However, I could never get them to apply correctly using the sponge that comes with it. It always looked streaky especially over my spf. After watching this video I tried using a brush, and WOW what a difference.
YAY! I'm so glad that's working for you! Yeah, ironically I don't think the sponges included apply the best at all!
Your comment about Ulta at 4:20 made me laugh, because I also get self-conscious going in there when trying something new with my makeup. My mind always goes, "They'll be able to tell I didn't know what I was doing today!" XD But these side-by-sides were SUPER helpful! I'm looking at my options for powder foundation so this is perfect, thank you for this video!
Hahaha relatable!! Thank you for watching!
You're good at these reviews, Miranda. Well done!❤
Thank you so much ☺️
I've been wanting to try powder foundation so I'm thrilled with this video! Thank you for your reviews ❤️
Yay, thank you for watching!! Which one are you leaning toward??
This was an excellent video! Very helpful. I've been using the physician's formula mineral wear SPF30. It's medium coverage Matt finish waterproof and pretty good on my oily skin. I'm not thrilled with the price point though. I want something cheaper. I ordered one from shopmissa that just launched recently. I'm in love with their new flawless powder and flawless settings spray.
I need to try their new powder! I really loved their Perfect setting powder but they discontinued it!!
@@slashedbeauty The flawless pressed one really does give an air brushed look. It's great for oil control so I would think for your tzone. The new powder foundation is called soft touch and has good reviews. I love the new blurring lipsticks also. The shade vampy is a gorgeous blue based red. Velvet is A Rosie mid toned mauve
I will definitely purchase the elf camo and essence for my collection..loved this review
Yay! Thank you!
Since I'm new to your channel, I've been watching your older videos. I keep my Elf Powder Foundation compact in my purse to apply a light layer to cover dark spots when I'm makeup free! I use a fluffy brush for a lighter coverage, but under my eyes, I use the applicator that comes with it!
That's awesome! Do you experience creasing in the under eye area at all?
@@slashedbeauty Not at all! But I don’t put much on, and I have my mother’s wrinkle free skin (at 62.) I also use Tretinoin, but both my mom and grandmother didn’t get wrinkles until their 70’s!
This was a great review! Definitely considering Maybelline for my oily complexion.
thanks so much for watching and commenting, Jasmin!
Perfect!! I've been looking for a powder foundation for my oily, combo skin also for a woman in my 50's.
Fantastic vid, I think I'll try the elf, I was planning on buying the new Natasha Denona powder foundation, did some swatches at Ulta, but decided not to right now. Thank you so much for this video, so helpful!❤
So glad it helped you and I hope you like the powder!! I hear great things about ND but I think elf is a great way to go to see if you even like powder foundation!
@slashedbeauty Thank you for your reply, new sub! Don't really want to pay the price of ND, love her concealer though. Thanks again🩷
I have been a powder foundation gal for quite a while, but haven't tried 3 of these. Very interesting. Love the water test! My go to is the Maybelline fit me powder or Mac powder
Which one had you tried before? And thank you!!
The loreal one. I had the same results as you.
Which one is good L'Oreal or Maybelline?@@tinat232
i like the elf one mainly because it actually matches my olive skin 😆 i wish it looked a bit better on my dehydrated skin but it's the first one i've tried and i love how quick and easy it is!
With so many shades, it's definitely easier to find a match!
May I ask what shade you're using?
@@sandrajayandran i use light 250w! i’m a light-medium/medium warm olive skin tone
@@hanamediocre thank you so much!
My pro tip for dry skin with powder or mineral is to apply a facial oil as primer. Let it sit for a minute and then apply powder. It keeps my face hydrated and melts the powder into my skin - no cake look.
This was highly needed , thanks
Thanks for watching and commenting!
This was such a helpful video, thank you so much for all the comparisons! I have dry skin and I absolutely love the Essence powder foundation, I especially love it in the winter when I am extra dry because I don't find that it clings to flaky skin/dry patches 😊
Yay thanks for watching and sharing your preference! I am definitely going to get use out of it, especially with my hyperpigmentation clearing up and not needing as much coverage when my skin is clear.
Thanks for always putting out quality videos. I have all these except the Essence one but my fav is the L’Oréal. I will test it out side by side with my elf one because I don’t know why but I don’t reach for the elf one.
Between the two I think the e.l.f. one was more dry skin friendly but they have very similar coverage/wear time!
Also, thank you for the kind words! 💜
Hi! I just found your channel, and this was really helpful!
Also, the way you talk sounds so professional, not just the way you pronounce things, but your voice sounds like a voice actor I cannot remember right now.
Aw thank you!!!
I have the L’Oréal foundation It’s fantastic
Do I wear powder foundation? No because I have extremely dry skin. Give me all the glow. But… it’s Miranda! I watch regardless ❤.
😭😭 you’re so sweet! Thank you so much for the support!!
Miranda, I so appreciate your thoroughness and attention to detail. Thx for the info. 😉
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching!
I’m glad I found you. Thank you love the videos!!!❤
Welcome and thank you so much!
I was going to try the L'Oréal powder foundation but skin is normal to dry so I think it'll try the elf!
I really just need to balance my skin tone and don't like the feeling of makeup on my face😊
Totally understand! A light sweep of the elf powder is great when I don't feel like makeup.
Great vid! Also noticed that the Maybelline side oxidized the most out of all of them.
Oooo interesting observation!! I will say the caveat is filming at different times of the day can mess a little with lighting/coloring! Thank you for watching 💜
ELF is my favorite drugstore powder. It's soooooo goooooood.
Great review❤, I have very oily T zone but more mature skin and I live in a humid climate, maybe this is something for me during summer 😅
I find powder foundations to just be more lightweight for summer-- it's not humid here but it's HOT... usually we average 110 daily!
@@slashedbeauty exactly, more lightweight because in a humid climate everything is to heavy and feels sticky 😅
My skin is just like how you are explaining yours Im new to powder foundation and my tip for you is to use it with the sponge they give you its works best
I have tested these (besides the essence) with the sponge as well-- you definitely get more coverage that way but I find that it can also make it look cakey and harder to blend (which defeats the purpose for choosing powder, in my opinion!)
@@slashedbeauty ohhh that's good if t works for you that way I will try with brush to see how it works for me
Love your content, what a thorough review. Just subscribed. ❤
Thank you so much!! Glad you’re here! 🫶🏼
I've used powder foundations for many years, both drugstore and high end and the only one I've really hated was the Maybelline. I found that it made my skin look very dry and flat, no sheen at all.
Yeah, it was definitely the one that stayed the most matte out of this bunch. Would for sure work better on oilier skin types. Which was your fave from the drugstore?
New follower ❣️ loved the review
Thank you so much!
If you know you need a « sick » day, wear the lightest cool toned foundation and blue based blush and lipstick with zero bronzer the day before. Perfect for a much needed mental health day.
😂😂😂😂 that’s great
The elf and L'Oreal look best. Apparently, elf discontinued this product though. I already use L'Oreal and won't change a thing. I actually just mist water to set it, but I will say; you need the right primer to get the best out of it. I use a pore refining primer serum. Again, wouldn't change a thing.
My least favorite was Maybelline from this demo, but maybe it's because it was too dark due to oxidation. I noticed that elf did the opposite.
It got better.
Anyway, I've never paid more than $12 for L'Oreal powder foundation. Best to check local grocery stores and coupon if at all a possibility in your area.
Thx again for proving the powder point! 😂❤
Wait where did you hear about it being discontinued??? 😭😭😭😭 I did a search and nothing came up.
@@slashedbeauty I'll have to look into it again, but my friend told me it was nowhere to be found anymore and she'd been loving it. I looked it up and it was saying it was discontinued. But, I'm sure Amazon will always have all the back stock at least for awhile.🤷🏻♀️
Maybe ask the company directly. I can call them and find out.
@@OpalMoonstone247 Interesting-- all shades are still listed on the brand's website so they may just be pulling it out of retail stores but will still be available on their site!
Physicians Formula is mineral with some spf and works best with a velour puff. The speckled one, not the ones with waves through it-it goes hard pan. The speckled one has no talc-press on lightly with velour puff. 3 colours Light, med and darker.
Does it offer much coverage??
@@slashedbeauty enough for me and i have scarring....The thing I like is the feel...makeup lasts too....The velour puff is key and it helps powder goes into the pores, not sit on top.....blush lasts too with it.
Super helpful video! ❤
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching and commenting 💜
I have oily skin which should I choose? I trust your opinion, I love your videos
I break it down by skin type at the end but probably maybelline 😃
@@slashedbeauty Thank you
I have all of these except the Maybelline. My skin is combo leaning more dry and aging. I like the Elf the best for an overall powder foundation. When I wear liquid or cream foundation, I use the L'Oreal powder only on my nose (my nose has large pores and is oily) instead of liquid/cream. I have found my nose doesn't do well with wet. I tend to use the Essence as a finishing powder when I want more coverage, and not as a foundation.
Interesting!! Sounds like you came up with a great combo... I should try something like that! Thanks for the recommendation!
That's a great idea!
which one lasts longer & has more coverage between the loreal & elf powder?which one gives less shine after wearing all day long?
@@nafisatasnim7057 I preferred the e.l.f. just with my skin type but L'Oreal was a bit less shiny IMO
This is great! Thanks so much!!!
Thank you for watching and commenting ☺😍
Great video! But I have one point to share: the elf powder being a darker shade helped in increasing the coverage because it actually darkened your skin tone to match your dark spot rather than covering the spots to match your actual skin tone so the comparison is not valid
That’s a really interesting theory!! Though then, if it were to fade as the maybelline side, in general you would still see spots through it with the intensity lower? Also it’s for sure warmer than my dark spots and is about the same shade as the maybelline foundation!
Which one is better for oily skin?
I talk about this in the video at 17:15 💕
I never would've used a powder foundation years ago but as I've aged (46 now) and wear/need less coverage, I really like powder and the Loreal Infallible is my favorite! It's perfect to quickly throw on if I have a Zoom meeting. But for more substantial wear, out in public, my favorite combo is to first spot conceal (I use elf creamy camo concealer) and then the powder foundation applied with a velvet blender poof (whatever those are called! LOL). I find this stays really well and I live in Florida!
Adding: I've also tried the elf powder foundation and didn't like it. I forget exactly why, I think it broke up and got patchy.
I love wearing a powder foundation in the summer with a light layer of conceler and cream bronzer. Feels a lot lighter on my skin in the heat. I use the Real Techniques Miracle powder sponge, slightly damp, too apply the powder foundation and it goes on smooth and gives good coverage. I have extremely oily skin so no powder foundation is drying one me lol.
Thanks for that sponge tip!!
Please make a review of Sheglam powder foundation
I can definitely see the elf powder disperse out when you were applying it. 😂
Totally!! lol
Which is best for dry skin
16:37 I touch on this. 🫶🏼 as someone with combo/dry skin elf was my fave but essence is an option too
I will say the more dry maybelline that wears away can be fixed with a hydrating primer and a setting spray
Thank you for that recommendation!!
😮 I have all of these except the essence, like u. And I don't want the essence one because I love the other ones are amazing for my normal, or, balanced skin with a little bit of dryness on my lips and around the lips 💋
Do you find the Maybelline or L'Oreal to accentuate your dryness?
which one do you like more & lasts longer on your skin?
Can you do a simple makeup tutorial using elf powder foundation
That's a great idea for a YT short!! Thanks for the recommendation!
Have you tried J.Cat's Aquasurance Compact Foundation? Very full coverage & smoothing
I haven’t, but someone else also recommended it, I’ll have to try!! Thank you!
So this won’t work for dry or leer skin with wrinkles. Seems it’s making it stand out more. Gonna wear it out throughout the day. I sweat while clewing. Been humid. Maybe it will even out and set better.
What shades are you using for essence and L’Oréal???
The elf shade is Light 280N (too dark for me) and the L'oreal one is Vanilla
I know you dont have wrinkles but do you think these would crease ?
I mention in the video, some of them do crease in my expression lines which I believe would transfer to wrinkles. I think the Maybelline one did the best at not creasing.
I can't wait to watch but I used to be a Mac studio fix
Me too, but MAC is so bad for creasing! Even when I was in my early twenties, it looked so bad as it is not fluorescent light-friendly, or humid heat friendly whatsoever.
Switching to L'Oreal was a game- changer. I'm so glad they basically invented a transfer-proof version of MAC(Both owned by L'Oreal).
@OpalMoonstone247 which L'Oréal are you talking about the foundation or the foundation powder? Also if you can give me a helpful tip that would be awesome 🤗. I was a Mac whore and I didn't even dare to switch it up but I started using Mac when I was 18 then I branched out at like 30. Imo now Mac sucks. Their little as* lip glosses are sticky af and they are 27$ meanwhile I got a lip glosses from ABH and it's gorgeous not sticky and it's only 20$ and it's a pretty big size. I would never buy anything from Mac unless it was this mascara called zoom lash and it literally looked like I had falsies on but they d/c it
I actually bought a brown mascara from color pop and I love it and I also use my og mascara called telescopic just the one that comes in gold packaging and I use the pink primer and curl my lashes and I'm good to go
Sorry I didn't mean to write you a novel lmao 😂 🤣
Miranda I wasn't done lol 😆. But I'm wicked dark rn so I've been using L'Oréal true match nude and the Maybelline tinted oil
So my daughter graduates Tuesday so help me out
Idk which to use
I may wanna try the L'Oréal powder foundation so I need help
I'm 54 and dry
I'm Ft Lauderdale and it's hot 🔥 as balls here
Hmm I would worry about the dry with L’Oréal because I found it to be pretty dry on my face. Elf may be a better bet!! Though I have really liked the true match for sweaty days + a good setting spray like revlon or wet n wild!
@slashedbeauty thank you so much for your help
I think I'm just going to use the L'Oréal true match nude and on my skin I only need to powder where my concealer goes but I should probably powder my whole face
Idk if it's indoors or out but what's cool is it's at the hard rock
I'm sure you've heard of it
Idk why I'm nervous but I can't let her see me be nervous cause then she will be
I know I'm going to cry watching her walk that stage but momma bear has to keep it together
I got a great powder foundation at shop miss A. I'm shocked at how good it looked and lasted
Which one is it?? I love shop miss a!
@@slashedbeauty it's the aoa soft touch bluring foundation powder. It's so natural
u should try sheglam powder foundation
Shein and Sheglam freak me out lol
j cat Compact powder is it good for oily skin???
haven't tried that one!
You look like you could be my foundation twinsie! What shades do you use?
So the first two are slightly too deep/warm and the last two are slightly too light/cool lol! In L'Oreal True Match Liquid for example I'm an N3!
I’m here to find an alternative because it seems the elf powder foundation is discontinued 😭
Why do you say that? It’s still marked as a best seller with all shades available on their site
@ after writing this I checked your link and placed an order with elf. Thanks so much. I don’t know why Amazon and Walmart aren’t carrying it anymore and I just assumed it was discontinued. I’m so relieved I have 3 on the way haha.
@@stellasfarmit could be that they’re moving it to only on their site to make room with their retailers for new product! I’m super glad you were able to order and thank you so much for using my link! 🎉❤
@ you earned that link usage in my book!
can u zoom in a bit closer when u record??
Yes! I usually do for application , oops! 😅
@@slashedbeauty thank u..actually I feel like most youtubers either put too much light infront of them or zoom too far away for which the complexion looks the same for all foundations, concealers or powder..
@@NusratJahanAntoraa Totally makes sense! I usually zoom in but I think with this one I was also trying to crop it for Instagram so it couldn't be too zoomed in-- that's why I included the up-close shots for the before/afters! I do appreciate this feedback though because it helps me make my vids better!
@@slashedbeauty thanks alot for understanding and explaining...
I feel like to really give them a fair shot you really should try half the face with the applicator that comes with it.
I’ve found across the board the sponge applicator may add more coverage but makes the foundation cakey/hard to blend
Hey loreal compact 020 is fair or dark shade
It's light. "Ivory"
@@slashedbeauty mam is this yellow tone ivory shade
@@aartisagar1630 Sorry, I don't understand what you're asking. Shade 20 in the L'Oreal Infallible powder is called Ivory.
@@slashedbeauty sry mam 1 question forever 52 or loreal compact which one is best
@@aartisagar1630 I've never tried Forever 52.
Is elf good for dry skin
I have combo/dry skin and I didn't feel like it was uncomfortable or catching on patches!
Im a begginer in makeup so my doubt is aft using this powder foundation shud we use compact, plz don't judge me for asking such silly question
Do you mean setting with another powder? No, you don't need to :)
Great video👏😍🫶
Thank you 🤗
L'Oreal shade?
Vanilla
I use the essence one when I don’t want or have time for liquid foundation. I do spot conceal a concealer with it and for the price you can’t go wrong. I’ve been wanting to try the elf one but heard mixed reviews on it caking in lines.
Yeah, I experienced that slightly. Not awful, but it happened! I think spot concealing with the essence powder is a great way to get away with a $6 buy!!
Have you tried the Milani powder foundation? What do you think of it?
I haven’t! I tried their cream to powder a while ago and it didn’t work for me but I haven’t tried just the powder!
I prefer Elf
same!
New subscriber here :)
Thanks for subscribing, glad you're here!!
The Maybelline looked much more natural than the Elf. The elf wore better, maintains better coverage.
I would say that's pretty accurate!
Im new here I'm Patricia from Rhode Island
Welcome, Patricia!
Elf ‘ color matches you better.
yeah they were all a little off haha
I think Elf doesn’t have talc in it. Perhaps that’s why it was very powdery.
You could be right!
The essence foundation contains no nasties.
Can you elaborate on the ingredients you're referring to?
@@slashedbeautyIm german, it’s not so easy to express it in english.Loreal contains silicones, perfume and nano particles.I personally avoid these ingredients.The essence foundation contains none of them. The Maybelline one contains silicones too.Essence doesn’t contain silicones,parabens and mineral oils.So I prefer this one. 🤗🤗
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thanks for watching, megan!!
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I hate the puffs they come with. They make it so cakey. Completely useless. I miss the days of the CoverGirl plush puffs!
Yeah they are supposed to provide more coverage than a brush but I don't find the appearance to be very flattering!
I ordered the esscense powder foundation for store pickup at Ulta and they gave me the tester 🥲
stopppp that is foul!!! wait but there arent many testers in the drugstore section besides colourpop-- are you sure someone maybe didn't open it to swatch it?? regardless def swap it out!