The Essence All About Matt! Fixing Compact Powder is a setting powder that is designed to keep makeup in place and reduce shine. The key ingredients in this product include talc, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, sapphire powder, magnesium stearate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, and bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-1.
Positive aspects of this product include its effectiveness in setting makeup and reducing shine. It is also very affordable and comes in a compact size that is easy to carry around.
Negative aspects of this product include some fallout and a slightly chalky texture. When applied to set foundation, it may also whiten the tone a bit, so it is not completely translucent.
Talc is the major component of most powder makeup products, including this one, and it is used for its outstanding spreadability and low covering power. Sapphire powder is used as an opacifying agent, while magnesium stearate is used as a colorant and moisturizer/humectant. Caprylic/capric triglyceride and bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-1 are both emollients that help to improve the texture of the product.
