IDUNMINERALS Pressed Powder Pact [Medium]

This powder-foundation hybrid is intriguing, as it combines the functions of both in one product! And the fact that it's eco-friendly and vegan is even better - it aligns perfectly with my values. The case is made from recycled plastic, which is a true testament to clean beauty. While I'm not sure how well it performs as a foundation, as a powder product alone, it gives a lovely, smooth, and perfected finish to the skin. The included puff, though not my preferred style, is still small and convenient for touch-ups on the go. I'd recommend this to those who enjoy a lightweight, velvety base makeup.

The puff is a bit too small and not very practical.

I never thought I would come to love powder so much. I usually prefer a dewy and glowing skin look, and since my skin tends to be dry even in the summer, I don't usually like using powder-based makeup. I would only lightly powder my forehead and eye area on particularly sweaty days, but when I tried this as a gift, I was amazed. With just a single layer applied with a brush, the shine remained, and my face didn't feel tight at all - the excess oil just disappeared. I was so curious that I tried using the built-in puff too, and it filled in my pores seamlessly, leaving a soft, smooth finish without any cakiness or heaviness. Normally when I use a dewy base and then powder, it tends to cling and look unnatural, but that wasn't the case here at all. And when it comes to wear time, the powder doesn't emphasize any dryness or break up messily - it just gently fades away without looking patchy. This product has really changed my perception of powder makeup.

I haven't found any downsides yet. It's possible it may feel a bit drying in the winter, but I haven't experienced that so far.