I always set my base makeup makeup with a loose powder. Setting makeup with loose powder is essential for long-lasting and creas- free makeup. I have used loose powders by several brands – Cinema Secret, Ben Nye, Covergirl, and so on. Among all the powders that I have tried, I love the Ben Nye Banana Powder the most. I wanted to try out loose powders from other brand, so picked this Sebum Cut powder from Missha.
Product Description:
3-Step Micro Powder controls oil, sets makeup and creates smooth skin. Sebum Absorption. Sebum-Cut Micro Powder absorbs excess sebum.
Price:
$15
My Experience with Missha Sebum Cut Powder:
Missha is an affordable brand with some amazing products and it offers a wide range of makeup and skincare products to choose from. I was looking for an affordable, translucent, loose powder and decided to try this “Sebum Cut” powder. If I have to make a statement here, I would say that Missha’s skincare range is better than its makeup range.
The product comes in a tub packaging. The product comes housed in a translucent tub with tiny holes on top which dispenses the product when it is turned upside down and gently shook. It has a white lid on top which is easy to open or screw back in place.
I use a wet makeup sponge to pick up a small amount of powder and tap off the 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 this is not my preferred mode of application. Loose powder is perfect for “baking” face makeup.
I use it to set my under-eye makeup, also under my cheekbones to accentuate them, and around my mouth to prevent laugh lines as the day progresses. I then use a large fluff brush or a pointed contour brush to blend the powder to ‘set’ makeup for a long-lasting natural finish. This process helps give a diffused look to makeup. This powder comes with a soft puff that grabs just the right amount of fine powder to smoothen the makeup, however, I would recommend using it only for touch ups and not for “baking.”
This product is very finely milled and is indeed the softest among its kind. It claims to absorb excess sebum and it surely does do that. It is good at filling and blurring the pores and minimizing their appearance. It claims to create a soft-focus effect as it sets makeup and mattifies shine, blurs, and smoothes makeup. This shade also looks natural on almost all the skin types and leaves a smooth, flawless finish. It leaves a transparent matte finish. It is moisture resistant, prevents shine, and allows skin to breathe easily. But it does contain silica which can be a downside for some.
I love the finish of this product but it is not suitable for my skin tone and a yellower version of this powder would be perfect for me. Also, it does not sit well under flash photography and should be avoided or used with caution while applying makeup for low lighting or a shoot.
Pros of Missha Sebum Cut Powder:
- I like the tub packaging, it dispenses the right amount of product when gently shook.
- Comes with a soft puff which is perfect for touchoups.
- Priced right since it is meant to compete with expensive options.
- Can be applied with a wet sponge or a fluffy brush.
- Controls moisture and prevents shine. It gives a smooth, seamless finish to face.
- This shade would complement most skin tones and gives a translucent finish to face.
Cons of Missha Sebum Cut Powder:
- This shade is not right for my skin tone.
- Not meant for flash photography and should be avoided or used with caution while applying makeup for low lighting or a shoot. This is a draw back with a lot of loose powders.
- It is formulated with silica and can be a downside for some of us.
- The product will run out soon if used daily.
Would I Recommend Missha Sebum Cut Powder?
I recommend this product to those who ‘bake’ their face with a natural finish loose powder and who do not subject their face to flash photography. It is comparable to other high-end, more expensive options. People who use a yellow toned powder should avoid it.
IMBB Rating:
3.5/5
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