Natural Collection Pressed Powder

(Boots, £1.99/10g)

I picked this up from the Natural Collection as an alternative to my Rimmel Stay Matte pressed powder which I found wasn't working. They differ very much in price and I must say this is definite value for money. I picked this up in neutral although it's also available in cool and warm.

It claims that it reduces shine on your skin's serface, sets foundation and finishes faces without adding colour or texture. This is perfect for me - although I have combination/shiny skin I do lean more towards the oily side and suffer from shine across my T-zone and lower cheeks. Of course this is a massive pain. My Rimmel powder used to stay clear of this but recently hasn't been as affective and kept breaking in the pot - very annoying!

The formula itself is powdery but not too chalky and does exactly as it says. One sweep over the areas that get shiny and I'm set to go. It doesn't look too obvious and leaves my skin feeling nice and soft without feeling dry. The only downside in fact is that it does make my foundation look a bit plain, disappointing considering its statements that it doesn't add colour. However - I blame this on the fact my foundation is relatively darker than my skin but I've chosen a pale pressed powder. It does blend in well though which is a saviour.

This is a very impressive product considering the price tag and how little product is needed so it has longevity as well. I'm really happy with this and it's in tact still several months after buying it!