A Holo Setting Powder? NYX Holographic Halo Finishing Powder Review

By M.C. -
So, today I'm reviewing a product that really intrigued me when I saw it. It is a holographic (?) finishing powder from NYX. That's right, it's supposed to be a holographic powder that goes all over your face. If that sounds weird, it's because it is.

The second I saw it, I knew I had to buy it because I wanted to see how NYX was going to pull off a hologrpahic finishing powder, and I really wanted to see what it looked like on the skin. I've had it for a couple of weeks, and I've been testing it out, so I think I'm ready to review it.

First of all, props to NYX for having a really original product idea. As far as I know, no one else has released a holographic complexion product. There have certainly been illuminating setting powders that have shimmer in them in the past, but I've never seen anything like this product before.

 However, I do think it's important to mention that this product isn't really holographic. After watching a few of simply nailogical's videos, I think we all know that holographic things have a rainbow shift. This powder is NOT HOLOGRAPHIC; it's iridescent. This is actually a pretty common mistake that brands make, but it's an important detail. Don't buy this powder if you actually want something holographic. That being said, this product does come in two shades--Mesmerizing and Magical--and I've only used Mesmerizing, so I can't speak for Magical, but it doesn't look holographic in the photos I've seen.

Even though this powder is not holographic, it is a very pretty purple/blue iridescent shade.

The only problem is that this was clearly NOT designed to be an actual setting or finishing powder. If you use this all over your face, and I have, you end up with a purple face. Period. End of story. Now, your face is not crazy purple. You can walk out of the house with this powder on your face (and I have), but you look a bit like a space alien because your skin flashes purple whenever you turn your head. It's kind of an editorial, high fashion look and not really an office friendly look.

It's also not a very good finishing powder in the sense that it doesn't apply very evenly and doesn't really do anything to set your makeup.

Conclusion: this product is better as a normal highlight, not a finishing or setting powder. I recommend using this as a highlight and not a finishing powder. That being said, the marketing on this product is kind of deceiving. So, if you want a new highlight, you're probably better off buying a product that markets itself as a highlight. It also costs $11.99, which is a little expensive for what it is. 

Bottom line: I would not recommend this product.

Final rating: 3/10

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