The texture and skin-caring benefits of a serum have been combined with the mattifying, makeup-locking powers of loose powder.
Coty AirSpun Powder – Is it A Worth Buy ?
Who is it for? Coty AirSpun Powder is a translucent setting powder with a puff. Can be used by anyone.
Price:
The price ranges from $8 to $12 but the quantity is very good.
How to Use:
Take a small amount of the puff and pat it over your entire face till all the oily shine subsides. Apply this to all your foundation and contouring but before applying blush, illuminator and eye makeup.
My Experience with Coty AirSpun Powder
I have been using this regularly for the past few months and so far I have nothing negative to say about it. My makeup which normally claims to last around 6 hrs can last as long as 10 with little or no fading. It gives my face a slight shimmer. The smell is pleasant and its texture is loose. Since its very lightweight, it doesn’t feel like heavy makeup at all. Even while working out or when I am out in sun my make up remains as it is and somehow my face doesn’t really feel sweaty. It would work miracles for someone with oily skin. I even use it after just applying a sunscreen and it makes my face look bright. This is very affordable and as good as Laura Mercier translucent powder. It’s very smooth gives a complete coverage with no residue. I prefer this much more over makeup setting sprays which I use rarely i.e. only when I have a very elaborate eye makeup. For daily use, Coty Air spun Powder is perfect.
Positives
- It’s affordable.
- It’s a lightweight loose powder.
- It has a pleasant smell.
- It has a very light shimmer and makes your skin glow.
- It hides fine lines, freckles, dark spots, blemishes and gives a smooth and flawless finish.
- It controls the facial sweat.
- It enhances the makeup’s lasting ability.
- It can be used even without any makeup over a moisturizer or sunscreen.
- Indispensable for people with oily skin
Negatives
- So far there isn’t anything negative about it as per my opinion. However, some may find the smell too old fashioned. This is a very old formula that has not been changed since its inception in 1935. A better alternative would be Laura Mercer Setting Powder.
Overall Would I repurchase and recommend?
Considering the price and other factors I think this is superior to any other translucent powder out there. Its Quantity is much more than I had initially expected. Its case is sturdy and robust and comes with a cute puff. Only a small amount is required to cover the entire face and hence this single container would last me around a year at least. As of yet I am very happy with this product and will continue using it. I recommend this to all girls looking for a high-quality setting powder which doesn’t cost a bomb.
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What are hydro setting powders?
My first question to cosmetic chemists was “How is a setting powder formulated to be both a powder and water-based?” Turns out, there’s a pretty simple explanation for the magic behind the formulation: microencapsulation.
Most powder particles found in traditional setting powders, particularly talc and silica, are actually hollow, New York City-based cosmetic chemist Rachel Johnson tells Allure. However, in the case of hydro setting powders, “Water is encapsulated inside the powder particle,” she adds. “So when friction is applied, it releases the water, giving the product a powder-to-liquid experience.”
Lauren Jin, the founder of CLE Cosmetics, utilized this technology when formulating the brand’s Lip Melting Powder, a pigmented loose powder that liquefies as you swipe it onto your lips. In 2018, it mystified the masses, including Allure editors. Now, the same formulation concept powers CLE’s new Hydro Blot Loose Powder.
For its powder base, Jin chose illite, as the clay-based mineral naturally absorbs oil and water. “But the illite itself is too drying on the skin,” she tells Allure. To balance it out, she encapsulated illite with water, niacinamide, natto gum, and powdered hyaluronic acid for a setting powder that melts onto skin like a featherlight skin-plumping essence but cuts down on shine and gives skin a soft focus finish just as a loose powder does.
Other hydro-setting powders — like the viral Uoma Beauty Hydroblast Finishing Powder and the Refy Skin Finish — on the market feature the same mechanism. What sets apart Uoma’s, though, is it’s offered in five different skin tone-matching shades, while most water-based setting powders only come in one translucent option.
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What are the benefits of hydro setting powders?
Water-based setting powders help you “enjoy water-soluble active ingredients that normally would not be included in this type of formulation,” Johnson says. “They also add a boost of hydration into your makeup routine without disorganizing your routine.”
Because niacinamide and hyaluronic acid are micro-encapsulated in these powders, the active ingredients can effectively penetrate skin to provide benefits like any other skin-care product, Johnson explains. However, they don’t pack enough of a punch to replace a serum spiked with it in your skin-care routine. “This is definitely a product that complements or extends the efficacy of other products, though,” she adds.
In addition to packing setting powder with skin-care benefits, hydro setting powders also feel ultra-refreshing as you sweep them onto your face thanks to their substantial water content, says Ron Robinson, a cosmetic chemist based in New York City and founder of the Best of Beauty-winning skin-care brand BeautyStat. Imagine using it to touch up your makeup on a hot day.
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The inclusion of water in setting powder formulas also prevents your foundation from looking cakey and minimizes shine, Robinson adds. The powder will still absorb oil like a traditional formula but “provides a more natural finish to the skin,” he says.
Because the powder melts into your skin, it won’t emphasize any flakes on your skin, let alone lines you might have or ones you may create when you make a joyful facial expression. Although Johnson says water-based setting powders are great for all skin types, they are particularly helpful benefit for those with mature skin due to their melting powers. “Given mature skin also tends to be drier, a water-based setting powder won’t settle into fine lines,” Robinson says.
How to apply hydro setting powders
Hydro setting powders are easier to apply and blend into skin, making them more effortless than old-school formulas, Jin points out. You can also wear them on bare skin for a layer of mattifying moisture or as a makeup primer. “It’s a very multi-functional product to have in your routine,” she says.
Siard also loves lightly dusting Uoma’s Hydroblast Finishing Powder on after makeup primer or skin prep. “This can be beneficial if you have oily skin as it helps with wear time for your complexion products,” she explains. “It can also help your skin retain moisture.”
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Jailynn Taylor is fashion designer turned fashion and beauty writer. She covers shopping trends surrounding fashion, beauty, and wellness for InStyle and Shape. Before joining the InStyle and Shape commerce team, she was a freelancer for Byrdie and ESSENCE.
Published on March 1, 2023 @ 04:00AM
I started doing my makeup a little over 10 years ago, and when I began building my makeup kit, I only had the essentials for a simple glam routine: a basic concealer to spot-correct all my hormonal acne and cover my sleep-deprived dark circles, a brow pencil to fill in my genetically sparse hairs, blush to bring some color back to my face, and a setting powder to fight against my oily prone skin. I have since upgraded many products in my original makeup repertoire, but still reach for my Airspun Translucent Powder nearly a decade later.
What makes for a good setting powder that can withstand time and trends? It offers a mattifying finish without drying out the skin, sets your makeup in place, avoids flashback when in front of a camera, and most importantly, doesn’t look cakey or settle into the creases on your face. Luckily, Airspun’s Loose Setting Powder checks all these boxes, despite being the first setting powder I had ever tried.
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The blurring powder comes in four shades; I bounce between honey beige when I want a skin-like finish and translucent when I want a brighter, highlighting finish under my eyes. One of my favorite aspects of this setting powder is its soft, cloud-like texture thanks to how finely spun it is — though it does lend to being a bit of a mess if you pick up too much, but a little goes a long way. The powder comes with a super-soft puff, so you don’t have to bring a brush if you’re on the go.
The talc-free setting powder is one of Amazon’s best-selling face powders, and reviewers agree it’s worthy of that title. A makeup artist who’s “used this for years” called Airspun “a nice translucent powder… [that’s] on top of everything else.” An 83-year-old shopper also claims to be a long-time user, saying,, “My mother, my daughter, and I have used this product for years” A final Amazon reviewer with sensitive skin notes, “This does a good job at keeping you matte and your makeup in place,” proving it’s a beauty kit staple for good reason
If you’re looking for a dependable powder, look no further. Airspun’s Translucent Powder is available for $7 on Amazon.
