The new Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation has been hailed for its lightweight matte finish and 12 hours of wear, so I tested it to see how it fared on my dry skin
As a beauty writer, it’s my job to test out the latest makeup launches, but when Kylie Jenner announced the launch of her latest Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation I could practically hear my dry skin crying. As someone who has to use all kinds of heavy moisturisers, face oils and liquid makeup products to stop my skin from being patchy, tight and flaky, I thought there was no way a powder foundation would work well on my skin.
However in the interests of research, and helping my fellow dry skin sufferers find products that work, I decided to test it out. The Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation retails for £29, and comes in nine different shades, promising to give you up to 12 hours of wear with a lightweight, matte finish.
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To keep things fair, I did my skincare routine just as I always would, with the same amount of serum, moisturiser and oil that I would always use in the morning, and let it settle before applying the powder, just as I would before using a liquid foundation. The Natural Blur Powder Foundation comes with its own soft applicator sponge, but does say you could use a foundation brush to apply it if you prefer.
I tried my brush first, and found it blended surprisingly well for a compact powder. I also tried out the sponge applicator, which was better for more instant coverage but gave a heavier finish, so you can pick your preference depending on what type of coverage you want.
The Natural Blur Powder Foundation has a lovely silky texture that doesn’t feel chalky, and it did feel instantly weightless on my skin, rather than powdery or heavy like some powders do. It also felt soft to the touch and didn’t have that “dusty” feel that happens after using other powder products. However, the matte effect was a little intense for me, even as someone who isn’t a big fan of a super dewy look.
It did blur my skin and covered up some redness and texture, but the overall matte effect made my face look a little flat. I used my usual bronzer to create some contrast, which definitely gave it a more dynamic look, and was pleased at how well the two powder products blended together; there was no patchiness or separation in sight.
I left it on for the whole day, which included work and a dog walk, and when I checked at the end of the day I was really impressed to see it was still in place. There was some fading around my cheeks, which tend to be where I carry redness, but the rest of my skin still looked smooth and covered, and it had actually settled into my skin more which gave it a softer, less matte finish.
Usually by this point in the day my makeup goes a little patchy as certain areas start to dry out. But the Natural Blur Powder Foundation had managed to avoid settling or flaking on those dry patches.
As I loved the blurring effect but was less into the super matte finish, I think I’ll keep the Natural Blur Powder Foundation as more of a touch up or finishing powder, rather than an all-over foundation, which it’s also designed for. However dry skin sufferers, let this be proof you don’t need to avoid matte or powder products like the plague – you just need to use them in different ways.
I am, however, a major fan of the Kylie Cosmetics Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation, which is currently on sale down from £26 to £20.80. I find it really lightweight and hydrating, and it blends like a dream for a natural looking finish.
If you’re keen to try other powder foundations, the Nars Soft Matte Advanced Perfecting Powder, £32, lasts up to 24 hours and is infused with niacinamide, which helps minimise the appearance of pores and encourages a smoother skin texture when worn regularly. If you want a more diverse shade range, the Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Powder Foundation, £35, has a massive 50 different shades to choose from that cover all skin tones and undertones.
