Maybelline Dream Wonder Powder, No. 10 Porcelain Ivory, Review and Swatch

Maybelline Dream Wonder Powder No. 10 Porcelain Ivory (5.5g/0.19 oz)
Is it a dream? Or did I really find a press powder that matches my skin colour perfectly?

OMG, it's real. Maybelline Dream Wonder Power in No. 10 Porcelain Ivory is the shade I picked up at Wal-Mart for $10.96. I have been testing it everyday since I got it and I want to share my thoughts with you. But first let's hear what Maybelline has to say about it.

The official spiel: 

100% Smooth-Buffed Perfect!
Experience our first smooth-whipped pressed powder.

Powder is smooth-whipped with 60% less talc*, so there’s no chalky dust to cling to flaws. Our powder glides on smoothly for smooth-buffed perfection.*Versus Maybelline FitMe Powder.

Maybelline's Suggested Instructions: 

Apply to forehead, nose, cheeks and chin with the provided sponge applicator. Use gentle strokes to build coverage and achieve a natural makeup look.

Gussy's take:

The Dream Wonder Powder is very creamy and has very little fallout. While it does not claim to be a foundation powder, I find that it does a fantastic job adding extra converge to my chin area where I have some acne scarring. Also, it covers any active acne that refuses to be covered by my foundation and concealer. I have hyper-pigmentation from a bought of bad acne earlier this year, and I find it's incredible hard to find a product to conceal the redness and not look cakey. The Dream Wonder Powder does a fantastic job.

The packaging is a little bulky, but forgiving. It will never be mistaken for a high-end product where the packaging is concerned. It reminds me a lot of the Dream Matte Powder's packaging. I don't like when face powder's have see-through packaging. It's not like I need to see the colour. I find most high-end face powder packaging looks sleek and classy. I kind of feel trashy whipping out the Dream Wonder Powder in public to touch up. Don't get me wrong though, the product itself feels like high-end. 

The packaging flips up to reveal a mirror and sponge. Normally I would toss the sponge right away, but I actually use it to touch up areas with acne as it seems to pack on the most coverage. 

The powder itself glides onto your skin like butter. I like to use a my e.l.f. Studio Kabuki Face Brush to dust it all over my face to set my foundation. I then go in with the little sponge and tab it over any active acne.

Let me know your thoughts!

Do you prefer see-through packaging on face powders?