Beauty Product Reviews

So Pretty

I’ve used this powder in the past and had mixed feelings. I decided to give it another try. I also collect compacts and already have the blue version of this. Like that one this is plastic and very lightweight. I typically like something more heavy duty. If you’re used to Asian cosmetics, this feels more like the less expensive cushion compacts.

The product is actually in the compact with what is essentially double sided tape. If you want to travel with this, keep the puff even if you don’t like using it. It’ll help keep the pan in place should the adhesive give way. There’s a slot versus pinhole to remove the pan. I actually prefer this. It makes removing the pan much easier. The compact is also deep enough if you wanted to put in a magnetic sheet you could. I buy adhesive backed magnetic sheets on Amazon.

In terms of the actual powder. It smells nice, feels nice, but I can’t say it really does much. Maybe because I’m already quite pale or maybe I haven’t paid enough attention I don’t see any difference. All I know is it doesn’t break me out and I have sensitive skin. The hand cream is quite nice. I HATE sticky creams and can’t stand the feeling on my palms. Consequently my hands get way too dry and crack. This is awesome because it doesn’t leave that awful feeling and it did a really good job of hydrating. I’d buy it again just for that. So hard to find a well hydrating cream that just sinks in and leaves no tackiness or film.

Pretty but Plastic

I collect different types of compacts and wanted to try this brand. It’s reasonably well made, but unlike other reusable compacts there’s no magnet or way to snap a refill in. Instead this brand relies on you removing a sticker that’s on the bottom of your pan and sticking it down. So once the pan is in, it’s in. If you like to switch up the compact you use before the product is finished this might not be for you. Also worth noting, I’d strongly recommend keeping the puff it comes with in the compact if you plan to take this with you. Since the pan is only stuck in with a little doubled sided tape, it could come loose and break. The puff will keep it in place.

If you want to add an adhesive magnetic sheet this compact is definitely deep enough. There’s a slot instead of pinhole so you can get the pan out. I like that since sometimes finding something thin, long, and sturdy enough to pop the pan out is a challenge. With this use a palette knife or even a coin. It also makes it easier to cut a sheet of magnet to fit and not cover the removal spot.

All in all, I recommend this compact. It’s plastic and very lightweight. I generally prefer something a bit sturdier. But it’s so well done I don’t mind.