4.5 stars I had never heard of Morphe before I started shopping for my beauty stuff exclusively at Ulta (used to be a Seph0ra disciple but Ulta has a much better rewards program, and a much broader variety of product and price points). I am finding that everything I've tried from the brand, from brushes to makeup, has been amazing. Their Fluidity concealer is my HG forever, I will only use their brushes now, and I'm here to re-purchase this powder. I mainly like it because it is talc-free but still does an excellent job of setting makeup, unlike the dozen or so other talc-free setting powders I've tried (including Fenty, ELF, NYX, Becca, Halo, CoverFX, etc.). I'm trying to avoid talc, at least in loose powders, since it is a known carcinogen and I've been inhaling setting powder every day of my life for the past 30-ish years! Anyway, so this powder. I will say that it really doesn't control oil much at all, but that's the trade-off for not containing talc. I can live with the more frequent blotting (I have super-oily skin). I bake everywhere that I use concealer (which ends up being nearly all of my face) with this, and it does not settle into lines, which is nothing short of miraculous. I am 45 and have large pores and very textured skin, along with a few wrinkles, and this keeps everything in place for 16+ hours without caking, breaking up, sliding, or disappearing. I often swim with a full face and come out with everything still mostly in place (another testament to the Fluidity concealer!) The finish is a soft matte rather than full matte, which I like because it looks more natural. Sorry this is so long, but I hope it helps others make a decision. This really is the best talc-free powder I've found, aside from Onomie, which I loved but the company seems to be out of business. So, given the price point, you have little to lose by giving this a shot. I'm so glad I did!
Definitely not a favorite - won't repurchase I wanted to love this since it is specifically marketed as a "BAKE & SET" product. But if you have combo or even remotely dry skin, this powder will latch onto your dry patches and make them extremely more visible. It's also not the smoothest powder -- for example, the Tarte Smooth Operator and the Urban Decay Velvetizer are very, very finely milled and you can feel that in the application; they're very silky. This Morphe powder isn't silky to the touch, part of the reason I dislike it. But the main disappointment is due to it accentuating dry skin and settled into fine lines. Every time I set my concealer with this, it left a white cast and within 15 minutes you could see my concealer had separated and creased as if it had never been set with a powder. /: My purchase was in the shade "Brightening Pink," and it is fairly pigmented -- enough to brighten up wherever you place it, however as I mentioned, it doesn't work for me and my under eye area. It's decent to brighten up the center of the forehead, chin, and bridge of the nose for a nice brightening effect without having to use a shimmer highlight. BUT, again, if you have dry patches or blemishes on any of those areas as well, this powder is going to latch on to them and not blend out. I'd only use this on clients with extremely oily skin, but even then, there's better options out there. Shoot, even the E.L.F HD Powder performs better with a silkier texture. Sorry, Morphe. I still love you.
xoxo,
Gossip Girl
Best acne safe setting powder!! 5
2023-03-18
I had to find a good acne safe setting powder for my concealer, and this one was in my budget. It's amazing!! I have oily/combo skin and it blurred my face and looked so good on my concealer! Lasts ALL DAY, perfect for anywhere on your face! Id defo chose this setting powder over higher end brands.
Get It ! 5
2023-03-15
If you have been looking for an affordable setting powder this is the one. I got the shade Banana for my medium skin and it was perfect. Smooth under eyes doesn't feel heavy and it looks like i have a filter on. I love it.
I mean, it's fine 4
2023-03-03
I mean, it does the job. Is it truly "pink" though? No. It is essentially jsut a clear setting powder. I do wish it would be more pigmented to get the *pop* I am looking for. As far as lasting ability, it performs well. I recommend this product for teen to younger adult skin. I do not believe it is middle-aged or mature-skin friendly.
Not worth it 1
2023-02-25
I bought the pink one and it works but sadly I am allergic to this. If you have tried the setting spray and got hives to it then I don't recommend this powder
smooth under eyes 4
2023-02-25
i purchased the pink powder and it left my under eyes smooth and i didn't have texture on the rest of my face. this is also flashback approved and very brightening.
