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There’s a new e.l.f. powder that just launched and I have been testing it out. Here’s what you need to know about the e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter. I have a review and swatches here for you.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter?
This is described as a light buildable, ultra-fine pressed setting powder:
- Blurs the look of pores
- Reduces shine and the appearance of oil
- Sets makeup with a soft-focus glow
- Super light texture
- Buildable coverage
- Long lasting formula
- Can be used on its own or to set and refresh makeup for long-lasting wear
- Crease-resistant
- Includes velour puff and mirror
- Available in 12 flexible shades
e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter Shades and Swatches
There are 12 shades in the collection:
- Fair Neutral Cool
- Fair Warm
- Light Neutral
- Light Warm
- Medium Neutral
- Medium Warm
- Tan Warm
- Tan Neutral Warm
- Deep Warm
- Deep Neutral
- Rich Cool
- Rich Warm
I have swatches of Fair Neutral Cool, Fair Warm and Light Neutral:
The shade I chose to use is Light Neutral.
How to apply e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Pressed Powder Filter
Gently press finishing powder into skin with the included puff or a small fluffy brush (I prefer the brush method)
You can use it alone to softly mattify and give the skin a filtered appearance or to set and refresh makeup.
My Review
I am a massive fan of the e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Foundation which I think you should definitely check out if you are looking for an affordable yet high performance soft matte foundation with buildable coverage. I have a full blog post with swatches of every shade: e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation Review and Swatches.
Because I have been loving that foundation, I was super keen to check out this new launch.
The e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter is a pressed finishing powder designed to smooth out imperfections, blur pores, and give your skin a soft glow.
Application & Formula
The powder’s texture is smooth and finely milled, and it has an almost creamy texture when you swipe your fingertip across it. I used a small fluffy brush to apply it and I found that it picks up beautifully that way. There is a velour puff included in the compact, but I prefer to be a bit more precise when it comes to applying powder products, as I tend to be a bit of a powder-phobe!
The formula feels very light on the skin and I find that it can blur imperfections whilst retaining the skin’s luminosity and it doesn’t make it look too matte. I find that it doesn’t settle into fine lines or emphasise texture, which is a win for those who want a radiant finish without looking shiny or oily.
Performance
On application, the powder sets makeup really easily, and it softly takes down the shine without looking obviously powdery or matte, which is always my fear. I tested it on just half of my face, and it held up really well and helped my foundation stay in place well, in the areas I applied it.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter Before & After Video
Check out this half face demo:
Final Thoughts
The e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter is an absolute must-try if you are looking for something super affordable that will gently set makeup without looking cakey or heavy. If you don’t like powder, but find that sometimes your mascara smudges or your concealer creases, it might be worth trying this. Use it under the eye area and over lids and you may find this really helps. I think it does a really good job, especially for the price.
Where to buy it?
e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Powder Filter is £14 and available now via the links below:
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