As I have combination to oily skin I am one of the people who must use powder to avoid unwanted shine at the end of a long day. I also don't like to take make up into school (except lip products) so the powders I use must be long wearing. I recently finished a Rimmel powder and thought it was excellent for £3.99 so I repurchased the 'translucent' shade.
Soap & Glory's transparent powder caught my eye in Boots after hearing excellent reviews so I purchased it at £11.
So does a cheaper high street product match a more expensive, but still high street, product?
I use a Cath Kidston powder brush for both products but you could use a small brush for precision powdering.
Rimmel-
I think this product is excellent value and I would recommend it to anyone on a budget. It will suit any light skin tones and one can buy different shades as well as translucent for a little more coverage. There is amply product in the pan however the packaging leaves a lot to be desired as the lid tends to come off in make up bags as there is no clasp. This product can keep me mostly matte during a long day however as the product isn't as finely milled as One Heck Of A Blot when doing any retouches it can look a tiny bit cakey...but thats just me being picky!
Soap & Glory-
This is expensive for a high street brand however I think it lives up to the price tag as the powder is soft and very finely milled and will keep me matte for longer than the Rimmel powder. When doing retouches it also looks perfect. I don't use the sponge that it comes with as I find it too small and difficult to hold but it could be useful for on-the-go. The packaging is great as there is a large mirror in the lid and the case feels very solid. I would recommend this one more if the price is no issue however I also love the Rimmel powder.
A*s all round!
I Xxx
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