"Ben Nye Banana Powder" review

What they claim:

Ben Nye banana powder is "micro-milled" into a silky texture, perfect for setting makeup easily and effortlessly.

My review:

It seems like every beauty brand out there offers their version of translucent powder...so why is everyone going bananas over this one?

Their SECRET is the "micro-milled texture". It feels different & it looks different! But can you really feel the difference? Yes you can, and it feels like a light dust of silk.

Unlike regular translucent powders, Ben Nye's powders lay beautifully on your skin while mattifying your face with a subtle hint of color.

PROS
*comes in a variety of colors
*mattifies
*settles into skin beautifully
*can be used dry or with a damp beauty blender
*has a hint of color

CONS
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Retail price $4 - $40

"Mac's Paint Pot" v Bh Cosmetics Smooth Canvas eye shadow primer

Is the $15 difference worth the money?

My review:

Before I discovered Mac's Paint Pot, I was using Bh Cosmetics "Smooth Canvas", so I have used them both extensively. They both do the same job, and are both used for the same purpose, to prime your lids before your eyeshadow...but only one is equivalent to cashmere shirt and the other to a cotton shirt...they both cover you, but one just covers you nicer.

I this case, I would say Mac's Paint Pot is worth the extra $15.

Go out and purchase it, and feel the difference.

Retail price $27 Mac's Paint Pot
Retail price $7 Bh Cosmetics

IT Cosmetics CC+ cream

Your skin, but better!

What they claim:

It gives full, flawless, perfect coverage, protects your skin with SPF 50+ from the harmful rays of the sun and is clinically shown to improve skin texture and hydration.

My review:

Is this "your skin, but better"...NO!

My biggest issue with this product is how oily it feels on your skin. I wore it 3X with/without primer, and it still felt greasy...and by greasy I don't mean silky, I mean greasy, but any time you wear any product that has "SPF", your skin will tend to feel greasy.

I would also like to mention that the coverage is more like "medium", not full.

PROS
*protects your skin from sun
*comes in 5 colors

CONS
*feels greasy
*not "full coverage"
*too pricey

Retail price $38.00