Nars Soft Velvet Loose Powder Review

I'm always on the market for powder's. Being an oily/combo skin gal, I like trying out all kinds of powder's.

However, I am picky with them.

My current favourite is the Tarte Amazonian Clay Smooth Operator Finishing Powder.

But, I've been searching for one the provides a lightweight coverage, while also providing blurring properties. Plus, one that also helps to control excess oil without making my face look like a barren desert.

So I decided to give the Nars Soft Velvet Loose Powder a go. Why? Because they have different shade selection's, which means it must provide some sort of lightweight coverage...right?

Product Description

A must have for every makeup artist's arsenal, the luxurious texture and non-drying, skin-cushioning ingredients smooth skin and enhance foundation application without setting into pores and fine lines. Powerful skincare ingredients provide antioxidant protection while photochromic technology diffuses light away from skin that has larger pores or uneven texture to even out complexion.

Sounds promising!

I have the shade Eden, which is for yellow medium skintones. There are 8 shades in the line overall.

Eden is a fairly good match for me.

I ordered this from John Lewis for £26.50 and collected in store.

Loose setting powders aren't the easiest thing's to swatch and take a picture of. So this is the best I could get. I tried to swatch as heavily as I could, hence it looking patchy. Not the most forgiving photo. But as you can see, it matches me well.

I use this to set my foundation and it does help to control excess sebum, without the barren desert look. On top of that. I also use this when all I've done is spot conceal. It provides a decent lightweight coverage, that just helps to even everything out, without making me look cakey.

It does also provide light diffusing properties mentioned in the product description...but it's no magical product that reverses ageing.

The texture of the powder is very light and velvety. Not quiet as smooth and silky feeling as the Tarte Smooth Operator, but lovely nonetheless.

I don't know how they did it. But, Nars nailed the packaging for this product.
It has a sifter like all other loose powders, but somehow this sifter releases just the right amount. You're not greeted with a cloud of product every time you open it. So, it is certainly more travel friendly than most loose powders.

Overall, the product description is pretty spot on and I have enjoyed using it. Plus, it has not made me break out at all...which is always a thumbs up from me.
You may be thinking "Kimmy why didn't you just get the Rimmel Stay Matte, it's only a few quid".
Don't even go there. That stuff takes you straight to that barren desert look, no matter how little I apply.
So yeah, for £26.50 it is a bit much for a powder. But, it does the job well, so that is all that matters. Furthermore, it has anti-oxidant properties. I'm a sucker for cosmetics that also contain some sort of skincare benefit and Nars is good at that.

I could quiet happily wear this alone, as it feels very comfortable on the skin.
The Nars Soft Velvet Loose Powder is on par with Tarte Smooth Operator in my eyes.
I can use the Tarte on good skin days, when I don't really need any coverage and the Nars for when I need something a little more substantial coverage wise. 
I rate this product an
8/10
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