Maybelline ClearGlow All in One Fairness Compact Powder with SPF 32 PA+++ : Review & Swatches

Post By: Sam Sheokand

Hi. Everybody healthy, wealthy & wise? Today I am going to present another product from my recent ramblings. I like wearing compact powders since my skin is literally an oil well. It gets oily within an hour of washing my face. I like matte finish. I can’t wear heavy layers of  foundations or creams. I just wear a sunscreen & a compact on top of it.

I have used many compacts from Lakme, Maybelline & L’Oreal in the past. If you remember I recently got an amazing eye liner from Maybelline. With the eyeliner, I also got a compact, Maybelline ClearGlow All In One Fairness Compact Powder, such a big title (uff..). Let’s talk about this compact powder in detail now.

Claims

• Longer Lasting Shine Control– Blend of water & sebum repellent powder keeps skin shine free throughout the wear all day.
• Higher UV Protection– SPF 32 PA+++, protects against UV rays responsible for skin darkening.
• Longer Wear– Breathable & lightweight, makeup stays true and even throughout the wear.
• Instant Brightening– Visibly makes skin brighter and more natural.
• Smoothes– Glides on skin with a silky soft texture that evens out surface for a visibly smooth complexion.
• Evens– Each shade blends evenly for a natural non cakey and tone perfecting finish.

How To Use

Apply evenly with sponge all over face and neck, Suitable for everyday use.

I use this after putting on my lightweight moisturizer. It mattifies skin further.

Price

Rs. 280 nfor 9gm

Availability

Easily available online & offline.

Packaging

Comes in a sturdy plastic case with two compartments and a mirror. One compartment contains the compact powder while the other one contains the sponge to apply the compact. The packaging is very sleek and travel friendly.

Ingredients

Talc, Perlite, Titanium Oxide, Ethylhexyl, Methoxycinnamte, Dimethicone, Aluminium hydroxide, Steric Acid, Silica, Methicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Perfum, Gerniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Cetronellol, Cetyl PEG

Shade I Got

Nude Beige- It is a light shade with yellow undertones. Close match to my wheatish skin tone.

My Views

I have used the previous version of this compact and that version was a decent product. Maybelline launched  an upgrade to the existing compact.  Let’s talk about these up-gradations one by one.

If I wear this compact with out wearing a sunscreen underneath, this keeps me fresh for 4-5 hours. Sunscreens make me sweat. Even if I am wearing this compact on top of a sunscreen, it can’t control the sweating.

It contains SPF 32 with PA+++(protection from UV rays). It is very useful to those who don’t want to wear a sunscreen at all. But I always wear one, so it does not matter to me.

Since it has got a high level of SPF, it gives white cast which actually make you feel like it’s brightening up your face. This is a high downside if you are taking photographs while wearing it.

This compact evens out my complexion to a great extent. I wear it every day for that purpose. Also my skin looks smooth since the compacts are fine textured that fills up the open pores, giving out visibly smooth complexion.

I like the fact Maybelline has launched 5 shades so that you can find the closest match to your skin tone.

Likes

• Sleek packaging with decent sponge and mirror.
• Easy to apply.
• Evens out & brightens skin to great extent.
• Does not break out skin.
• Suitable for all skin types.
• Quantity provided lasts 2-3 months even if used daily.
• Travel friendly packaging.
• Available in 5 shades to match every Indian skin tone.
• Suitable for daily use.

Must Read : Why You Should Not Rely On Makeup For Sun Protection.

Dislikes

•  Gives white cast due to the presence of high level of SPF. Hence does not photograph well.

Quick Tip:

If you must get photographed with a high SPF foundation/compact, you can tone down the white cast by using some yellow toned loose powder.

Also Check Out : Maybelline White Super Fresh Compact

Till my next post, Stay High, Stay Fab.