L’Oréal Paris Nude Magique BB Powder

I purchased the L'oreal Paris Nude Magique BB Powder as I am a big fan of BB creams for the multitude of benefits they offer while still providing decent coverage and additionally I try to give my skin a 'breather' from the heavy foundations I use on a daily basis. This product claims to be a 'Velvet Skin Beautifier' with buildable, lightweight coverage, and promises five benefits in one. It is a very natural lightweight powder that comes in a small round compact with a sponge applicator and mirror hidden away at the bottom. Surprisingly for a sponge that is inclusive with a product, (normally I would switch), it works extremely well to apply evenly coverage and mattify the skin without too much effort involved for blending. The powder is so soft, velvety and feels quite luxurious on my face. I love that it looks natural and it doesn't make my skin appear oily or give a caked on appearance that I usually encounter. The longevity is quite impressive too, lasting about 5 hours before I feel the need for a touch-up but being travel friendly it is especially handy to carry in my handbag to use when required throughout the day.   For best results and a darker coverage apply over a BB cream foundation. I however find it works just fine solely by itself. This is a winning product in my opinion and only strengthens my loyalty to both Loreal and BB formulas. It is worth every cent of its price for all aspects of performance. Love it after all not many products REALLY achieve five results in one! 

A great powder for daily use - it has a slight shade to it so you don't look washed out (as I have found with some translucent powders). Makes facial shine vanish as soon as it's applied. You need to re-apply to the T zone at lunchtime, but it doesn't look cakey when it is re-applied. It has a little mirror and sponge in it, which is really handy too.

This powder claims to do a lot, and I was intrigued by its promise to hydrate skin and still leave a matte finish. After using it for over a month, it does live up to its BB like features. This is a comfortable, silky, finely milled powder that looks natural without making skin cakey.