Lakme Perfect Radiance Multi Mineral Compact

Compact Powder was my first step into the vanity world - I remember my mother buying me my first very own makeup product which was a compact powder and I was thrilled. 

I have had combination skin tone since recently a few years and compact powder has become my best friend for quite sometime now. A good compact is a staple product for me and I guess a lot of combination to oily skin tone girls will agree to this.. 

I don't have any specific favorites when it comes to compacts - I keep switching from brand to brand as I like to experiment a lot. For quite sometime -  I was using Tip n Toes Mineral Compact which was reviewed before HERE. It suited me very well and I liked the concept of using this Wet or Dry compact. 

Eventually I got bored of it and wanted to try something new - Hence I got Lakme Perfect Radiance Multi Mineral Compact to see how it works....

Product: Lakme Perfect Radiance Multi Mineral Compact

Price and Quantity: INR 150 /- for 8 gm

 Claims:

This skin lightening compact is packed with the potent multi minerals, blends fabulously and gives you a flawlessly fair and radiant skin. This unique formulation contains SPF 20, vitamin B3, multi minerals and brightening pearls that makes your skin visibly fair.

First Look at the Packaging: 

I love the fact that Lakme has paid lots of attention when it comes to packaging of this product - A thin cute pink colored compact with a white top lid.   I had to buy it the moment I saw it - - Come On  - Any girl will fall for such Pink n White Silver Color Trick !!!! 

My Experience with the Product :

I have been using this compact 24*7 and I am not disappointed - For starters here's a thing - Lakme Products on my face .. sometime they don't suit me and they have given me bad breakouts before. So I was extra careful this time. 

First things First - The first time I used the sponge applicator which came with the compact - I was disappointed - The sponge is not quite upto the mark - Its very thin and its very difficult to work with this sponge on the face.

I tried using the sponge for two days but the sponge picked up too much of the product and deposited it on my face - blending was difficult with the sponge and in the end - the compact made me look like a ghost . 

Finally I dumped the sponge into the bin and switched to my loyal, soft kabuki brush - Which worked excellently on my face. 

I tried the shade "ROSE FAIR"  which is perfect for my skin tone. 

The compact works very well on my face - I love the results it gives me - The compact is successful in giving me that natural radiant porcelain matte effect on my face. 

The compact was successful in keeping my skin oil- free for few hours which gives this product an "A + " !!

The powder is of good quality as it adheres into your skin and disperses like a film to give you a natural look - Not too "MADE UP" 

The compact doesn't have any finely milled shimmer or glitter in it but somehow it manages to give you that healthy glow look.

Another thing I like about this product is that its absolutely lightweight and offers mild coverage to your blemishes and marks.  It is perfect as a translucent powder to set up your base makeup. 

I loved the fact that they incorporated SPF Factor into the product. It doesn't lighten your skintone inspite of everyday use but you can never expect that to happen anyway !!


Love it or Chuck it ? 

All in all I love it !! Its inexpensive product - Perfect for college girls, working females, busy moms - EVERYONE !!! Perfect for everyday use.

Tip n Toes - Mineral Compact.

Today I will be reviewing a product from Tip n Toes. I am glad I found this brand and quite loving their products. I am surprised how I missed this brand all this while. Ok so today i will be reviewing their Mineral Compact.

Product: Tip and Toes Mineral Compact.
Quantity: 4.5 gms
Price: 350 Rupees
Shade: Sea Coral.

Look at the product:
I was quite fascinated by the packaging of the product. This product comes in a silver casing. The case opens up to reveal the mirror and the compact. You lift the compact lid to reveal another compartment for a sponge. I was also surprised to see sponge provided with a compact. I have never applied compact with a help of a sponge before.

Tip n Toes Mineral Compact - Sea Coral shade.

A separate compartment to store the sponge applicator

sponge applicator :)

Usage :
Wet the sponge applicator. Apply  the powder on the face and neck with a smooth and even strokes. This will give your face a fresh,natural and blemish-free look. You can use the compact even with a dry sponge. The effect of both the application is different yet stunning.

My experience with the product:
The shade is perfect for my skin. This compact provides light coverage which is perfect for day time when applied with a dry sponge.
The product is true to its claim of providing different effect when applied with dry or wet sponge.
On applying the compact with a wet sponge, it gives a natural medium coverage look similar to the one achieved by a foundation.
I have oily skin and this compact is successful in keeping my skin matte for 2 hours which is good.
The texture of the powder is also very nice .  The sponge provided with the compact is also nice as it picks up just the amount which is needed for my face. 
I am glad this product did not break me out or give me any allergic reaction.
I have heard that loose powder is great for oily skinned but I was glad that this one works well on my skin.
Absolutely travel friendly.

Love it or chuck it?
Love it . Definitely worth a buy.It is the best for working women who don't have to carry many things in her purse. This compact can double up as a foundation when applied with a wet sponge. 

Please note: This product was sent by the company's PR for consideration.