Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder Review

Setting makeup with loose powder is essential for long-lasting and crease-free makeup. I have used loose powders by several brands in the past – Ben Nye, Maybelline, Covergirl, and so on. Among all that I have tried, I loved the one by Ben Nye the most – the popular Ben Nye Banana Powder. I wanted to try out the loose powder by other brands, so decided to try out the one in this review.

Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder

Product Description:
Keep your makeup in place with this lightweight, oil-absorbing powder that sets your foundation for all-day wear. Enriched with anti-inflammatory agents and antioxidant to fight free radicals, it leaves a smooth, shine-free finish that’s perfect for all skin types.
Price:
$22

Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder details at the back of the packaging

My Experience with Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder:

Cinema Secrets is a famous brand for stage makeup or long-lasting makeup or for making face camera-ready. For these reasons and the shade selection, I decided to buy it from my local Sephora store.

Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder tub

The product comes in a tub packaging. The product is held in a translucent tub with tiny holes on top which dispenses product when it is turned upside down and gently shook. It has a grey, shiny lid on top which is a little hard to open or screw back in place. I use a wet makeup sponge to pick up a small amount of powder and tap off excess product. It is best applied by pressing and rolling the sponge onto the skin. A fluffy makeup brush can be used to apply product as well, although that is not my preferred mode of application. Loose powder is perfect for ‘baking’ face makeup.

Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder full

I use it to set my under-eye makeup, under my cheek bones to accentuate them and around my mouth to prevent laugh lines as the day progresses. I then use a large fluff brush to blend the powder to ‘set’ makeup for a long-lasting natural finish.

Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder open tub

This product claims to be easy to blend, which is true – it does blend seamlessly into my face. It claims to leave a transparent, matte finish – it does do that. It claims to be moisture resistant, prevents shine, and allows skin to breathe easily – agree with the first two, but not sure about the last one. It is formulated without talc which is a plus point and is free of gluten or parabens. Also, this powder is vegan and fair trade certified.

Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder swatch

A downside of this product is that it is not meant for flash photography and should be avoided or used with caution while applying makeup for low lighting or a shoot. Also, it should be used in moderate to small quantities or it will make face super cakey and unnatural.

Pros of Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder:

  • Tub packaging, it dispenses the right amount of product when you shake it gently.
  • Priced right since it is meant to compete with more expensive options.
  • Can be applied with a wet sponge or a fluffy brush.
  • Formulated without talc, gluten, or parabens and is vegan and fair trade certified.
  • Imparts transparent, matte finish. It is moisture resistant and prevents shine.
  • Six shade options available.

Cons of Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder:

  • Not meant for flash flash photography and should be avoided or used with caution while applying makeup for low lighting or a shoot.
  • The lid is a little difficult to work with.

I recommend this product to those who ‘bake’ their face and who do not subject their face to flash photography. It is comparable to other high-end, more expensive options.

IMBB Rating:
4.5/5

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