Ninelle Soft Focus Balance Compact Powder

I really like this powder - it has a very fine texture and applies easily (I only use a brush). It sits well on clean skin (I only use the powder without foundation, directly on moisturizer that suits my skin type - by the way, my skin is very oily with large pores). It evens out the skin tone nicely and is not noticeable even when applied in thick layers (unless there are dry patches, which any powder would accentuate, that's what powder is for). It doesn't clog pores. HOWEVER...
It oxidizes on my skin and, in my opinion, becomes 2-3 shades darker. I was gifted shade 13, which turned out to be too dark for me from the beginning. I always go for the 2nd or 3rd shade in the drugstore powder palette, after the lightest one, because I'm not fair-skinned but also not dark, and I have a bit of a pink undertone. I ordered shade 12, and when applied, it blends seamlessly with my skin, mattifying it well (shine starts to appear after 4-5 hours, which is good for me as other powders only last about 2 hours). However, when the oily shine appears, the powder on my skin becomes much darker, and when applied on top of the already oxidized areas, it appears even darker and patchy. I have to wipe it all off and start again. Overall, everything would be good if it wasn't for the color range, which is a complete disaster. The only good thing is that when it mixes with the natural oils on my skin, it darkens the skin tone but still remains somewhat transparent. I used to have another powder with a perfect shade, but when it mixed with the oils on my skin, it turned into something like a foundation, which didn't absorb and just sat on the skin.

Hello! I didn't buy it here. I got shade 11. I liked it. I always apply it with a sponge and it goes on smoothly. The packaging is quite difficult to open and the included sponge is not great, but that's not the most important thing.

I didn't buy it here, but I'll leave a review. My skin tone is medium-tan, and somehow I ended up buying a shade that's 2 tones darker than what I needed at the store. It applies patchy and looks like a bronzer in terms of tone. I don't use it. I tried to capture the color realistically in the photo. And yes, the sponge is not great at all.

I wasn't impressed by the powder. I bought it at a mid-market price, but for this money, you can get something better in the mass-market that will apply more evenly and smoothly.

The powder is good for the middle-market category. It is unfair to compare this powder to Dior Forever or Guerlain. You are comparing luxury cosmetics to a lower category. If you want to look neat and save money, this is a good option. If you apply it with the included sponge, of course, it will leave patches and fall off unrealistically, but that's because this sponge is not intended for applying powder. THROW IT AWAY! When applied with a Natural brush, it goes on super smoothly, conceals, blends, and evens out. You can apply it on its own without additional toning. For the middle-market, if it weren't for the sponge, I would give it 5 stars. But I am satisfied with it.

"It provides a decent level of alignment. However, I wasn't particularly pleased with the piece of foam inside."

Overall, I am satisfied with this powder - it mattifies well and maintains this effect for a long time. It can be used alone or with BB cream or foundation. The only downside is that its light texture is not intended for covering blemishes such as pimples and spots. I would give it a rating of 4 out of 5 due to the poor quality sponge - the manufacturer clearly cut costs by using a cheap sponge, and the powder case itself looks cheap as well.

This powder is quite good. The issues of "spots" and "yellowing" can be solved with the help of a brush. Using a sponge, however, is not an option. It mattifies everything nicely, except for the nose.

This is the worst powder... Makeup like this should not be sold! Who writes your reviews? Who compares this powder to Dior? Over the years of purchasing through your website, I trusted the reviews and bought it. Inside is a sponge for applying the powder! But in principle, it doesn't apply, it just leaves patches on the face. I tried to apply it once and it was a nightmare... If this is a defect and I am the only one who got a bad one, please exchange it for a normal one, otherwise, it's not a powder, it's just darkness...

This powder is great! It goes on smoothly and evenly. It perfectly mattifies my non-greasy skin. It also evens out my complexion and gives it a refreshing look. Since I don't have problematic skin, I can't say how well it covers imperfections. I'm buying it for the second time.