Palladio Rice Powder in Translucent

A few months ago i read a review on this product by Mica G, a Luuux.com friend. Ever since i saw her post i had been dying to try this and one day in June i walked into Sally's Beauty Supply and to my surprise they had a brand new Palladio section!!

Price: $4.99

Size: 0.6 oz

Packaging: This comes in an adorable sturdy plastic box with a tight fitting lid.

Product: This is a translucent finishing powder but it also comes in two more shades for light and dark skin tones. Translucent is meant to suit all skin tones and types. I apply this with a duo fibre brush or powder brush after applying my liquid foundation to finish & set it.

PROS: Very affordable, doesnt feel heavy on skin, blends very well, no scent

CONS: May be hard for some people to find, only comes in 3 shades

Overall im pretty pleased with this and ive been using it all summer. It gives a nice matte finish to foundations and sets it so it doesnt budge, while reducing oily/shinnies at the same time. Definitely worth the $4.99

Coty Airspun Translucent Loose Powder

I bought this powder at Kmart BOGO for $6. Its ALOT of powder and a pretty large container so two of them will last me a very long time.

I'll admit the packaging isnt very cute. My guess is it isnt changed sinc the 1920's because ever since I can remmeber my grandma using this (like 20 yrs ago when i was a kid) they have always looked the same. However, that doesnt really bother me because its a good product.

This is a loose powder so it can get a little messy, but as long as you dip your brush it and tap off the excess really well you shouldnt have any issues. Its a creamy ivory shade but totally translucent when applied to skin and sets my makeup really well without making me look dry, cakey, or powdery. It does have a smell, just the typical powder scent but not very fragrant at all and I cant smell it the entire day, just when I first apply it. You can buy it in fragrance free if this bothers you. (green container)

Overall, i really like this powder and I can see why my grandma used it for so many years. It immediately zapped any oiliness or sheen from my liquid makeup and made my face look clean and fresh. Very nice makeup setting powder.