We have already gone through the reviews of Glam on Eyeshadow duo and Glam on Silken Peach lipstick from faces cosmetics. Now, I am reviewing the Silken Pressed Powder. This silken finish pressed powder has few other shades but unfortunately I got this ivory one, which is meant for pale skin tones. I was happy that I received the peach lipstick and this thing made me say uff.. Well, that's okay. Luckily, this doesn't give any ghost look on me :P I am using it now and then slightly to touch up my foundation and concealer and it works pretty good on me. By the way, the name Silken finish is very attractive and the range is promising too. Let us move on to my detailed review on this Faces Silken Finish Pressed Powder.
Faces Silken Finish Pressed Powder
Price: Rs.449 for 9g
Shelf Life: 3 years
Product Description: Faces Silken Finish Pressed Powder is oil-free powder compact. This dual finish compact can be used to finish liquid foundation or for sheer coverage and to control shine. Can be used by all skin types.
Ingredients: Talc, Kaolin, Zinc stearate, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, CI 77499, CI77491, CI77492, CI77891, Perfume.
Usage Instructions
Apply with puff for long lasting, silken smooth finish.
Shade: Ivory 01
Shades available
- Ivory
- Natural
- Beige
- Gold
- Rose
My Views and Ratings
Packaging
The faces silken finish pressed powder comes in a pack that most of the other compacts come, round and flat. It has a press type opening so it is very travel friendly. The other good things about packaging are it's glossy black colour which makes it look classy and the white puff inside is quite good too, but still I prefer brush for a good finish. It has a mirror, so another plus. I loved the whole packaging but still I expected the mirror to be more wide like that of the glam on eyeshadow duo from faces. (I know, greedy me) :P
4.5/5
Colour, Texture and Fragrance
As I said before I got the ivory shade for my dusky skin type. he he :P Thought that it's going to give some chalky look but luckily it saved me from looking like a ghost. The ivory shade is very light in colour, would suit pale skins wonderfully. There are decent number of other shades available, so that you can choose one which suits your skin type. The powder is so smooth and thin and has a mild fragrance which every other compact has. Nothing bad to say about it's CTF factor.
5/5
How it Works
As per the name, it is silky! Yes! It is very smooth in texture, spreads easily without being thick or streaky. The compact stays for a decent time of 6 hours if applied in bare skin and it increases the staying powder of the foundation if topped up with it. This leaves face fresh and oil free, however dry skins will need a good moisturizer to avoid dryness. The coverage is low-medium, it hides minor imperfections and makes skin glow. I faced no side effects or breakouts with it and overall, a great pressed powder for everyday wear!
4.5/5
PROS
- Smooth and silky finish, spreads evenly onto the facial skin.
- Doesn't gives any chalky look.
- Comes with a puff and a mirror inside.
- Sturdy packaging makes it very travel friendly.
- Hides minor imperfections and makes skin glow instantly.
- Decent staying power of 6 to 7 hours.
- One of the best pressed powder for setting foundations.
- 9g is a pretty good quantity, so cant blame the price.
- No side effects or breakouts. Very gentle on skin.
- The fragrance is mild, not so overpowering.
- A great boon for oily skinned beauties, however dry skins will need a moisturizer to avoid stretchy feel.
- Controls excess oil secretion.
- Perfect for everyday use.
CONS
- No cons I find in it. Just wished the mirror to be more wide :P
- Contain parabens, every other product nowadays do so.
My Recommendation: A worthy buy for oily skinned beauties in all the seasons! Dry skins will need a moisturizer though.
Overall Rating: 4.9/5
Will I repurchase?: Yes I will. This is going to be my everyday summer compact.
Disclaimer: Product sent by PR for reviewing purpose, however all my opinions remain honest.
