A staple for years, MAC Blot Powder is one of the brand’s best-selling and distinct items. I like that it doesn’t have heavy coverage, yet does what it’s supposed to: set a face and control the oilies without drying, caking or creasing.
To my dismay, I recently learnt that Blot Powder Loose has been discontinued (hence the double purchase). I hope MAC replaces it with something good or make Prep+Prime Transparent Finishing Powder permanent.
With its incredibly finely-milled texture, the latter is touted to be the equivalent of a high definition powder.I usually set my makeup at home with the loose version and touch up with the pressed one. I do have a rant regarding the latter: it breaks up far too easily and I’ve had more than one disintegrate in the pan. Fortunately, all is not lost – I crush up the fragments and use the resulting mix like I would a loose powder. This isn’t ideal though, as the crushed powder is naturally not as fine as a true loose powder.
It’s wise to be gentle with this compact and not push the plastic protector too hard to get to the product.
Posted in: cleaning makeup tools | face | loose powder | mac | pressed powder
Hi Mag,
Do you know of any close substitute for the Mac Blot powder?
Thanks =)
Hi Carol,
I really like Ettusais Quick Fix Powder. :)
http://www.makeupstash.com/2011/04/review-ettusais-quick-fix-powder.html