HUDA BEAUTY

Huda Beauty Helios N.Y.M.P.H. All Over Highlighting Powder ($55.00 for 1.05 oz.) is a rich, golden bronze with strong, warm undertones and a sparkling, metallic sheen. It was supposed to have "sheer to medium coverage" that was buildable, but it was actually rather pigmented; being generous, I might say semi-opaque in practice, but it was something you'd use a lighter-hand and a less-dense brush to specifically achieve true buildable coverage. The formula felt like a gel-powder hybrid, so it had a firmer, denser feel to the touch--ensuring no powderiness--and did pick up more evenly with a moderately dense brush. The product applied evenly to bare skin and blended out with ease without emphasizing my skin's natural texture. It had produced a noticeable shine that wasn't quite as intense as it seemed when I initially swatched it, though it did get close to pore-emphasizing territory at full coverage. This shade lasted well for eight and a half hours before fading noticeably.

What it is: A cult-favorite, fragrance-free foundation with full coverage, up to 24 hours of weightless wear, and a non-drying luminous matte finish. Coverage: Full Finish: Matte Formulation: Liquid Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free. What Else You Need to Know: This blendable, full-coverage formula is fragrance-free, transfer-proof, waterproof, fade-proof, and sweat- and humidity-proof and offers up to 24 hours of wear. Essentially, this foundation is your new BFF. No matter the weather, occasion, or situation, #FauxFilter Luminous Matte won’t let you dow