Mica, Talc, Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium Myristate, Nylon-12, Zea Mays [Corn] Starch, Jojoba Esters, Benzoic Acid, Lauroyl Lysine, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycine Soja [Soybean] Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Iron Oxides [CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499].

This is the first Kat Von D product I’ve ever bought. The whole Glam-Goth [eh, is it glam-goth?] look, wasn’t on my radar, ie I thought I was a smidge too old for this brand. But I was on the lookout for a small loose powder for my make-up bag. I’m trying to lighten my ‘touch up’ make-up, but the older you get, the more repair work you need.

KAT VON D – ‘LOCK-IT’ SETTING POWDER

This silky, non-drying powder features Micro-Blurring Technology™ to softly diffuse pores for a refined, selfie-ready finish. Formulated to be undetectable on all skin tones, ‘Lock-It’ setting powder has a complexion-boosting blend of mattifying particles to smooth imperfections and lock-in your look for a velvety matte finish.

HOW TO USE: For all-over face setting, apply powder with a large, fluffy brush.

• Minimises appearance of pores/imperfections
• Brightening
• Mattifying
• Makeup setting
• Natural finish/Satin-matte finish
• Does not contain: Alcohol, parabens, phthalates, sulphate

REVIEW: I only briefly glanced the reviews, but saw that they were very positive.

This little travel sized pot comes with a sifter in the lid and a tiny powder puff. The sifter doesn’t allow too much powder to be dispersed from the little star-shaped holes which is great, because it doesn’t cloud up and make a mess. I wouldn’t use the puff, I prefer a brush.

The powder is silky and finely milled; it’s a pale, creamy colour, but there’s no pigment in it. I’ve found some translucent powders leave a slight white cast, this one doesn’t, foundation shades stay true.

It doesn’t settle into pores or lines, there’s no flashback and it’s not cakey. There’s a difference between an ageing matt look face and a non shiny one. This one takes off the shine, without giving you that flat, ageing look. I think satin-matte is a solid description of this product.

This is all good and I was happy, but I hadn’t realised something really huge about this powder – I didn’t need to touch up until nearly the end of the day. It held off shine and set my make-up for a good 6 hours. I am forever reapplying powder to my greasy t zone, so this really does ‘lock-it’ in for the day.

IT’S NOT CHEAP!

The powder was on offer for £8.50, but it’s back up to £10.00 now. You have to watch the Debenhams site like a hawk, they have some great beauty offers, but they don’t stay up there long.

Conclusion, it’s a quality powder – with a price, £18.52, per 10g compared to Laura Mercier £10.00 per 10g. Nearly twice as expensive, but worth it though. This is a lovely, unexpected find for me.

I’m back with another review. Today I’m comparing the new to the super popular . Both of these products are translucent once they are blended into the skin, so they are perfect for all skin shades.

I’ve had the KVD powder for a little over month now. This powder is described as, “A weightless translucent loose powder, formulated with Micro-Blurring Technology™, to set and perfect for a flawless, locked-in finish.” The product is very much what the description says.

Price:

I purchased the Kat Von D powder at Sephora for $30. The LM powder is a little more expensive for $38. However, you do get a little more product in the LM, 1.0oz. The KVD contains 0.67oz.

Packaging:

Kat Von D’s packaging NEVER fails. She always has the coolest designs on her packaging. Overall the packaging is pretty similar. They both have a screw on lid. Sometimes the KVD lid can be a little tricky to screw on. I think it’s because the jar is made out of pretty durable acrylic. Both products are easy to spill on lid to dip your brush or sponge.

Texture:

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They are both pretty finely milled but I think the KVD may be even a little bit more finely milled. The LM looks like it’s a tad bit more yellow. If you look closely in the KVD you can see tiny shimmery particles. When swatched it looks like it has more of a silky finish. The LM looks a bit chalky when swatched and compared to the KVD.

Left LM, Right KVD

Application:

I usually only set my under eye area with powder. I prefer to use my beauty blender when doing so. If I apply on other areas of my face then I use a fluffy brush and gently dust on face. In the picture below, I am wearing KVD on the left and LM on the right. As you can see they have a very similar finish. They both also blend into the skin very well. I have not experienced a white cast in flash photography with either of these products. Also, neither one of these oxidize or alter the color of your foundation.

The biggest difference in these is that the LM clings on to dry areas. Since I have dry skin, I have definitely experienced this before. For that reason I cannot use the LM in the winter. KVD on the other hand doesn’t really do that. The picture below is close up and unedited. You can clearly see the right side looks a bit more dry/crusty than the left side.

Left KVD, Right LM

Overall:

I personally prefer the KVD because I have dry skin. If you already own LM then you don’t need to purchase the KVD unless you have super dry skin. If you don’t own either, I think I’d still go with KVD because of the texture and satin finish. The LM is definitely more matte so if thats what you like then go with that one.

I love camo… can you tell?

The KVD is also great for everyday use. I used the Erborian BB creme in the picture above. I also used the new KVD concealer. That review will be up next.

Is Kat Von D translucent powder good?

I am a HUGE fan of this powder. It left my face looking so smooth and poreless. I used it to set my under eye concealer and t-zone, and I was matte and flawless looking all day long!

What skin tone is translucent powder for?

This powder is called "translucent" because it's colorless, making it suitable for all skin tones. It's often applied as the final step in a makeup routine to help your makeup stay in place and look flawless for a longer period.

Does Kat Von D powder have talc?

Ingredients. Talc, Zea Mays [Corn] Starch, Silica, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Zinc Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Isopropyl Isostearate, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Oryza Sativa [Rice] Starch, Tocopherol, Iron Oxides [CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499].

Is translucent powder worth it?

A translucent powder is better for smoothing out uneven textures, such as scarring, visible pores, bumpiness, or roughness. In short, this powder type is used after makeup application, before setting spray, or as a means of setting makeup on its own—but not as a means of coverage.