Review | Collection Pressed Powder

I have been using the Collection (formerly Collection 2000) Pressed Powder for a while now and before that I used their Sheer Lose Powder. I've repurchased it so many times so I thought I'd share my thoughts on it. I use the shade Translucent and sometimes Ivory when I can't find the Translucent. 

Collection claims:

"An ultra fine powder enriched with silk and blended with moisturisers. Controls oil and tones down shine for a subtle matte finish." 

If I am honest, I can't see how a powder product that mattifies the skin can be also moisturising (can anyone enlighten me?), however I use powder to mattify my skin and not to moisturise it so it doesn't really affect me.

Colour

The main thing I love about this product is the colour (or, rather, lack of!). I have yet to find another powder (that is also cheap and cheerful), that suits my skin tone.  I have used Rimmel and Maybelline powders and they have been too dark/orange - even the "translucent" ones. 

Lasting Power
The lasting power isn't anything special, however it does the job for the most part and although I   get a little shiny on my nose, it is still pretty long-wearing and can last for most of the day. Although, that said my nose is pretty much the only place I get "oily", so if you do have really oily skin then I cannot say whether it would last on you. 

I don't use this product specifically as a pressed powder (e.g. with the sponge), instead I use a powder brush purely because of preference of using a brush, and I find it works just as well as a lose powder.

Cheap as chips

The price of this product is also very affordable. I have found different shops sell it at different prices but it is around the £2.50 - £3.00 range. It also lasts me a good few months - and I do use it generously everyday. 

Conclusion?
I think that I could probably find a powder that gives me a better finish than this one, however probably not in this price range, and I do want to explore the more expensive brands of powder because I do enjoy having a "flawless" base for my makeup. 

Overall I believe this powder is good quality for the price and does the job. It is definitely one of my favourite products from Collection 2000.


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Does anyone else struggle with matching powder to pale skin? What powders would you recomend?

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