Kat Von D’s new face powder defends against oil and shine
Has the recent wave of heat and humidity left your face looking like oil slick? If so, this week’s Fab or Flub is dedicated to the topic of excess oil and shine.
Formulated to appear invisible on the skin, the Kat Von D Lock-It Blotting Powder ($29, Sephora) keeps skin looking beautiful while also blotting away excess oil. The instant matte powder, which is the newest addition to Von D’s Lock-It collection, can be used both as a setting powder for your foundation and to touch up your face throughout the day.
First impression
When it comes to the packaging of her cosmetics, Von D doesn’t stray very far from the romantic goth aesthetic that fans have come to know her for. Case in point is the Lock-It Blotting Powder’s compact, which Von D designed to resemble an antique wax seal baring Von D’s initials. The compact, which is made out of plastic, also features a mirror and a cushion-puff applicator for dabbing and buffing.
Available in four shades (fair, light, medium and deep), the pressed powder is free of animal-derived ingredients, as well as harmful chemicals like parabens and sulfates. The powder is ultra-fine (much like my favorite Charlotte Tilbury Air Brush Flawless Finish Powder) and feels very soft on the skin. Applied over foundation with a fluffy brush, the face powder leaves a more natural finish compared to other powders I’ve tried that cling to the skin and look cakey.
Fab or flub?
Fab! Keeping my face oil and shine-free during the summer has never been an easy task, but with Kat Von D’s Lock-It Blotting Powder it now is finally achievable. Used daily, I found that the finely-milled powder works wonders on my naturally oily T-zone and keeps my complexion looking flawlessly matte long after I’ve applied it to my face.
The powder has great lasting power and doesn’t settle into your pores, so if on the chance you do have to reapply, you don’t have to worry about your skin becoming cakey. If you are currently in the market for a new setting powder and have naturally oily or shiny skin, I highly recommend checking out the Lock-It Blotting Powder.
This story was originally published June 2, 2017 at 12:49 PM with the headline "Kat Von D’s new face powder defends against oil and shine."