"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

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

Marc Jacobs re(marc)able Full Coverage Foundation Concentrate

What it is:
An ultra-lightweight, oil-free foundation concentrate that delivers 24 hours of full-coverage wear.

What it does:
Get 24-hour wear and flawless coverage in an instant with this ultralightweight foundation concentrate. Featuring a revolutionary oil-free formula that contains twice as much pigment as a leading full-coverage foundation, it’s infused with innovative ingredients that completely cover with spot-on perfection. It’s enriched with Marc Jacobs’ patented golden pigments that are wrapped in lecithin—an ingredient that’s biochemically similar to skin—for immediate, effortless blending and a smooth, soft matte finish. This foundation has a one-of-a-kind dot applicator that allows for custom coverage. Just shake, dot, and blend for perfectly-matte coverage.

My Review:

If you are looking for "full coverage", this is a great foundation to get. It covers everything, and gives you an almost "porceline doll" look. I would not say it's "ultralight" though, as it definitely feels like you have something on, but that's a small price to pay for the flawless look you get. It's definitely immediate coverage with a matte finish as it advertises. I love it, and I recommend it!

There are however two drawbacks to this foundation..

*It dries too quickly (I advice working your face in sections so you get ample application time)

*The bottle is HORRIBLE! It is super messy, and you waste alot of product.

Retails at around $55.00