Lakme Absolute White Intense Wet and Dry Compact Review

Lakme Absolute White Intense Wet and Dry Compact Review

So, having taken the quite threatening risk of being labelled as the “Lakme Absolute fixated girl :P,”  I am here with the review of Lakme Absolute Wet and Dry Compact.  Its surprising that of all the products in the range, this is the only neglected child of the entire “Absolute” family, and so let IMBB give a home to this truly intriguing object of fascination (okay,  to me, it is. ) 😛

Lakme Absolute White Intense Wet and Dry Compact Review

Packaging:

The packaging is one of the most aptly complimented characteristic of this entire range. The gunmetal glossy grey and black packaging is nonetheless classy and futuristic and it definitely doesn’t look like those monochrome plastic video games you toyed around with when you were a toddler. Yes , it also comes with this soft and spongy, well, sponge, which also smells good, that is if you don’t let it get bacteria infested after your very first use. With wet and dry compacts, although this one comes with a separate sponge compartment , you have to be careful about sanitising the sponge after every use.

Since, pictures speak louder than words, here are the photographic evidences of my promising purchase. 😀

Wet and Dry Compact

Product Claims:

Lakme Absolute White Intense Wet and Dry Compact 16-hour comes with dual usage, compact and foundation. It gives you a flawless smooth skin. With SPF-17, it protects your skin against harmful UV radiations. Lakme Absolute White Intense Wet and Dry Compact 16hr is long lasting and stays for 16 hours a day. Rich in vitamin B3 and Hyaluronic acid, it hydrates your skin, making it smooth and even. It comes with a sponge applicator that helps the compact to blend well with the skin.

Features and Benefits:

  • SPF-17.
  • No harmful ingredients.
  • Three shades for different skin tones (yeah , that’s Lakme’s idea of a good feature. *rolls eyes* )
  • Easily applicable (debatable. 😛 )

Weight:

9 gm.

Price:

Online price – around Rs. 595

Shades Available:

  • 01 Ivory Fair.
  • 03 Golden Medium (My shade).
  • 05 Honey Beige.

(These are the only 3 shades available in India/online – yes, the numbering has made me wonder too, whether shades 2 and 4 ,if they at all exist are expected to lay eggs in the Lakme Factory).

My Experience with Lakme Absolute White Intense Wet and Dry Compact:

To be honest, being the very unwilling possessor of an oily skin type, I was looking for a wet and dry compact which shall give me coverage and glow but not melt on me the moment I say hello to the sun god – that is how I justify my purchase of this product to everyone who cares to listen. 😛 This product has its pros and cons and so I have a mixed review about this product.

Wet Compact

When used dry:

It gives a very smooth canvas to work on and doesn’t look too matte – its more satin matte than plaster-of-paris on face matte, which is quite flattering. (satin matte, I mean. ) 😛 It stays on for around 3 -4 hours, so it isn’t a very longwear powder if you are looking for one (compared to say, the Kryolan loose powder which stays intact even during stage performances, but then the Lakme one gives a more natural look and finish).  It settles to a very pretty dewy glowy pearly finish after a while (say 1-½ hours ) and makes the face look quite radiant. The oil control is better when used dry and that is how I prefer to use this product, and yes it has worked well for me this way.

When used wet:

When used wet, it gives the finish of a very sheer foundation (which has more of the pearly glow than the opaque tint ) which can be a pro for some who have unblemished virgin skin and a huge con for those who have acne spots and scars – which this will highlight unless you cover up using a concealer beneath. Also, when used wet, the foundation wears off in patches, making the skin look splotchy which is extremely undesirable for those of us who have super oily skin, for our skin type shall only accelerate the process.

Application:

In order to use it wet, I would suggest wet the sponge (a tiny bit), then pick up some product and lightly dab on the skin.  (Do not rub vigorously like your maid rubs Vim bar on your cutlery) to get the sheer glowy finish.  If you have almost clear skin , this will flatter your skin texture even more.

Swatches:

Lakme Absolute Wet and Dry

Pros of Lakme Absolute White Intense Wet and Dry Compact:

  • Gives a flawless glowy satin matte look which revives the complexion instead of making it look dull, matte, and powdery.
  • Looks good on top of the Lakme Absolute skin cover foundation or when paired with a concealer for problematic skin and long wear.
  • On a flawless complexion – when used wet, the foundation gives a radiant glow – which makes the skin look dewy and healthy. This product is PERFECT for those with PERFECT skin.(Then why is it makeup?)  This is a subtle, beauty-enhancing makeup; light natural looking makeup which cannot cover up acne scars with the depth of the grand canyon.
  • Has SPF 17 , but that doesn’t mean you can skip off your sunblock during daytime.  If any of us wore the amount of foundation required to get a decent amount of sun protection, then we would end up looking like a Madame Tussaud wax work. Not human. Nope.
  • It has vitamin B3 and hyaluronic acid.
  • The case and the pouch, classy and collectible for sure. 😀 (I always come up with such irritating excuses. Yeah. 😀 )

Cons of Lakme Absolute White Intense Wet and Dry Compact:

  • This isn’t a perfect product. It gives a ghostly white cast in flash photography if over applied, but with the kind of sheer coverage that you will get  (because of the lack of pigment in this product) , It`s easy to over do it , and let`s admit it , that`s very embarrassing. None of us want to admit we are wearing too much makeup. 😛  “The best thing is to look natural, but it takes makeup to look natural.” Calvin Klein .Wise guy. Hmm.
  • This is NOT a product for those who have problematic skin and need to cover up lots of blemishes or acne scars because then this product will not only not cover them, but yeah, highlight them and you would then want to hang it by the neck from the Eiffel tower or throw it in Azkaban.
  • Needless to say, it doesn’t last even remotely close to 16 hours – it disappears after 5 hours or so (with touch ups in between), not very long wearing especially if used on its own.
  • Pricey for all the cons it has to offer. 😀
  • Has no ingredient list mentioned.

Final Verdict:

So, should you buy it or not : Buy it at your own risk. 😛 It worked very well for me as an everyday wear dry powder compact. If you have good skin and like natural soft, sheer glowing makeup, then definitely go for it, but on the other hand, if you need longwear and heavy duty makeup, then this is not for you buddy. So long. ^_^

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22 thoughts on “Lakme Absolute White Intense Wet and Dry Compact Review

    1. I know right ? For us oilies , wet to dry finishes are a boon from the holy heavens (doesnt oil up too soon that is ):D I adore your lipstick collection and dream of building one up like that someday hehe 😀 Thank you for reading the review and the neckpiece is also one of my favourites 😀 I used it cause the shade is a such a good match , I couldnt differentiate between the two otherwise and yea , I may admit , that was my try to take some artistic (yeah , you can roll your eyes 😀 ) pictures inspired by the creative writers on this blog 😛

  1. Love your review! Very informative as well as funny 🙂
    I only have the sun kissed bronzer from this range, its really good too!
    I think this is very similar to the Lotus NaturalBlend compact that I use now. But that cannot be used as a wet compact.

    1. Thank you – *feels so good , cant be expressed in words really * 😀 Yeah , I have the moonlit highlighter one – it has both the highlighter and the bronzer in it – love it,works very well , but the only thing is its very glittery so, it isnt an everyday use product – otherwise it`s very much lovable 😀 I haven`t tried the Lotus NaturalBlend compact yet , but it`s also one of the most recommended compacts , I`ve heard …this absolute one works well when you`re having a good skin day and want to look natural without putting on too much makeup – the pearly glow is the feature I`m a fan of. ^_^

    1. Thank you 😀 *feeling really encouraged about writing some more * 😀 I mostly buy goodies after reading reviews on Imbb – seriously it does much to save our resources , must say 😀 Glad to contribute.

    1. See, it works for oily skin , but it doesnt do much for blemishes but tht can be solved by spot concealing with a concealer. But yes , you should definitely explore the other wet and dry-s on the market – these formulations are superb for oily skin – I already bought the Deborah Milano Wet and dry one – thinking of reviewing it 😀

  2. Really enjoyed reading the review. Though it is a mixed review i could certainly believe it is more pro than con. I love this wet/dry compact concept.

    1. Oh thank you so much ^_^ Yes , it`s definitely more pros than cons , and the wet and dry formulations indeed work well for oily skin types – Deborah Milano also has one – I was about write about that one 😀

    1. It`s great to have a write-up appreciated by so many – I feel like I`m on cloud nine (without help of tht caffeinated energy drink hehe ) , thank you so much. If you are looking for high coverage , this wont fit the bill , but you want a sheer glow – then this works 😀 I wish they`d lower down the price a bit though.

  3. Wow what a detailed review arja.. 🙂 You did’nt missed even a single point. I wish i cud try it once but this greasy oily skin says no no.. 😛

  4. That was indeed a lovely post Arja…you have indeed mentioned the pros n cons so perfectly….I haven’t yet laid my hands on a wet n dry foundation…any suggestions .,,, I do have an oily skin?

  5. The box looks more like lakme 9 to 5 flawless creme compact one which has the same setup.. But the container will be in sandal color 😀 That is one of favourite compact.. And a very detailed review Arja.. 🙂 Would try this once i run out of compacts 😀

  6. you have a very good style of writing.. i have read full review, like from the first word till the last one 🙂
    more than the product i am impressed with your writing!!

    Lakme should read this “shades 2 and 4 ,if they at all exist are expected to lay eggs in the Lakme Factory” 😆 😆

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