To me, a good setting powder can really make the difference in the longevity and the finish in your makeup. Since I tend to be oily, setting my liquid foundation is crucial.
I am a long time fan of Make Up For Ever's HD Powder. It lasts forever, and is the most beautifully, finely milled powder. It helps my makeup stay for hours, keep me matte, and photographs nicely. The powder doesn't settle into fine lines (isn't that the worst when makeup cakes and ages you about ten years? Nothing like looking in the mirror and seeing your future!) and it's pretty much the most perfect setting powder I had tried.
I then heard about a dupe. And if you know me, I love a good dupe (as recently evidenced by this post). I wholeheartedly believe that if I can find something cheaper that is of the same quality or better, I will use it. I don't care if it's Bonne Bell (even though I don't think Bonne Bell carries HD setting powders). Side note: I just browsed Bonne Bell's website and it is so precious! Tween makeup is hilarz!
I will say, I was pretty apprehensive about this dupe. Because it's ELF. If you knew me (again), you know that I kind of dislike everything ELF, aside from their Cream Liner. Now that I'm typing this, I think I should do a "If You Really Knew Me - Makeup Edition" post. So, even though I would have to shell out only $6, it was a big crap shoot for me.
But I took the gamble.
WHAT'S THE VERDICT?
ELF, all the way.
You may all collectively gasp now.
$6 is way more appealing to me than the $32 price tag that the MUFE powder has. Not only that, but I think the ELF powder performs amazingly. No, it is not identical, but it has definitely replaced my love for the MUFE powder.
I love sweeping this over my face with a big fluffy brush and then setting my concealer with a fluffy eyeshadow brush. It really does the job, and for 5 times less than what I was using before.
Alright, ELF. You win. This time.
23 comments:
Ahh! I love the topic of this post! I'm the same way with ELF...there's a couple of products I really like but I'm so apprehensive about it...
HOW DO THEY MAKE IT THAT CHEAP?!
so glad you posted this. I thought I was the only person in the blog world who didn't looove ELF. for $6 I'm willing to give this a shot though. thanks for the heads up!
I have never used High Def powder before! But now I want to try it :) Might pick some up at Target today! Thanks for posting this!
Both my wallet and my face thank you for this! :)
Both my wallet and my face thank you for this! :)
I need to get on this. And then I need a makeup tutorial of how to fix my face. K, thanks, love you, bye.
hahahhaa I loved this post!!!
Soooo good.
I have loved your hate for ELF all these months and finally, it wins something!
I've been thinking of doing an eyelash post... maybe I should get around to that haha
hahahhaa I loved this post!!!
Soooo good.
I have loved your hate for ELF all these months and finally, it wins something!
I've been thinking of doing an eyelash post... maybe I should get around to that haha
oooooooo, really?? very interesting!!! ive never tried the MUFE stuff, but i would happily spend $6 on the ELF stuff. do they sell this in Target? i feel like i've seen it there.
CupcakesOMG!
I love when you find a cheap winner!
I love the ELF powder too! Only annoying thing is I can never find it at Target so I always have to buy online but I agree it keeps the shiny away and I love it. One of these days I'll have to try the MUFE just to see the differences!
the only concern that comes to my mind is the ingredients elf uses compared to MUFE- did you check the ingredients out to make sure elf doesn't have any carcinogenic or toxic ingredients? sometimes discount brands use really harmful stuff in their products (but then again, sometimes high-end brands do too!).
I'm ordering the ELF stuff today. I'm still so hesitant to really invest in products, though my love of the naked palette should teach me that it can be SO worth it. I believe you though! Yay for dupes.
I am so happy to read this because I just ordered elf's HD powder today (since everything's currently 50% off). Now I can't wait to get it in the mail! Thanks for the thorough comparison--it's really helpful!
Whoaaaaa $6 for a dupe like that is amazing! I need to try this asap, it sounds perfect!
Also, I completely vote for the "If you really knew me - makeup edition" because I want to know your secrets. :)
I love the ELF HD powder!! The ELF brush is "okay" what brush do you use/prefer?
Came across your blog via Darby at Life With The Hawley's and I'm so glad I did! I can wait to try out the elf HD powder!
LOVE ELF products!! By the way, I'm your newest follower, I found you over at Michelle's blog (The Vintage Apple)...you did an amazing job on her new design, and I think I'll really like reading your blog! Maybe you can pass by my blog soon too. :)
REALLY?! Well, I guess I know what I'm going to be buying soon. Thanks for the review!
Sounds like I need to pick this up!
I am so going to try the elf version! Thanks!
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I am so surprised the ELF version won!! I think I bought this a while back and have yet to try it. I am going to have to dig it out now!
if i use liquid foundation and mac studio fix, would i dust this on top of both?
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