Do we all judge by the appearance? Physicians Formula Argan Wear Ultra-nourishing Argan Oil Powder Review

This was totally a love-at-first-sight story. I didn't think too much before buying it and I didn't actually regret it... I'm talking about the Physicians Formula Argan Wear Ultra-nourishing Argan Oil Powder Translucent.

My skin type: Combination oily/ acne prone/ sensitive

Weather: Summer, hot and humid like always in Hong Kong

Facts about the powder:
Claims: Hypoallergenic. Gluten Free. Cruelty Free. Paraben Free. Non-comedogenic. Dermatologist Approved.  

Ingredients: Talc, Mica, Silica, Dimethicone, Fragrance, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Aluminum Hydroxide, Ascorbyl Palmitate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Isostearyl Neopentanoate, Lecithin, Polybutene, Tin Oxide, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
May Contain: Iron Oxides, Red 7 Lake, Titanium Dioxide
(Obviously mineral based)


Net Wt. 0.32 Oz. / 9 g // Translucent and Beige // USD$14.95

See more at their website.

**I bought mine from iHerb, you may use my code CFJ126 for a USD$5 off your first purchase. 

First impression:

It looks just like an indian princess makeup, it's too pretty not to buy. Imagine when you take it out and touch up your makeup! The packaging is definitely a winner. Look at that design and glittery overspray.

It comes with a little brush which is quite rough. The mirror is nice and big.

It has a very very strong woody scent, it is the type of scent that would make your whole handbag smell like it. I personally love the woody scent so it's a good point.

I swatched it on the back of my hand and it was silky smooth, creamy, covered all the lines.

The first time using it:

It makes my skin super smooth, covers all my pores. It was literally the best drugstore powder I have ever tried. It provides a bit of coverage, not really translucent.

It lasts quite long on my face (at least 5 hours). A little oil started to come out only around my nose and the oil actually blended with the powder and didn't separate the foundation. This might be because it contains argan oil. I blotted only once and put a little more powder during the day.

The finish is very very pretty, a little glowy, skin-like and smooth.

But the scent stayed on, my boyfriend asked what was that old Indian temple smell but he said my skin looks smoother than usual. Until I took my makeup off, the scent stayed.

At the end of the day I found that there were tiny bumps around my jaw. They were not red but more like small white bumps. It could be my period or this powder... (I really don't want to think that it was the reason)

I also don't know if it was because of the humid hot weather that the powder was a little too heavy on the fragrance that irritated my sensitive skin.

Pros:

• very creamy and fine powder
• controls my oil
• covers pores well, smooth skin out
• doesn't oxidize
• give some coverage
• awesome packaging

Cons:

• scent is too strong
• not recommended for sensitive skin

Overall, if you have less sensitive skin and you are not mind the woody scent that lingers, give this a try! Now I want to get more PF products to test them out!

Ask me questions about this product if you want to :D

Be happy always!

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