DECLUTTERING POWDERS: reviews & goodbyes.

[@nathhhjjjlll]

I can’t believe she has such a small following, the quality of the content, the thorough reviews and explanations, the lighting and omg her voice? ✨

[@TheStyleStumbler]

Wow - thanks for such kind words, Nathalia! I'm so glad you enjoy it. I appreciate the vote of confidence! 💛

[@hautemesstom]

I know declutters are so much work and I’m lovvvving getting to watch

[@TheStyleStumbler]

I appreciate having you here all the more! (And wow, they really are!)

[@LisaF_]

This was great! The older I get the more I use finishing powder. I appreciate a blur a lot these days!! If a finishing powder emphasized my pores, I’d kick it to the curb! I have oily skin so I always set with a matte powder, but I love to finish everything off with a blur and gives me a little bit of glow back! I’ve never tried the Prisme Libre powder setting, but when you said it both blurs and gives a glow, my ears perked up. It is now on my radar as a potential replacement for my Laura Mercier talc free ultra blur when I run out! I can always keep a low product count in my powders and be very objective about them. They are just a utilitarian thing for me. But eyeshadow is so much harder for me to objectively evaluate. I think of it on a more artistic way (which sounds grandiose), but the shadows I pick day to day reflect my style choices and mood more than any other makeup aspect besides lipstick. So it’s much more transformative to me on a day to day basis. Eyeshadow is also my favorite part of my routine, probably for those reasons. Eyeshadow declutter is always harder!! I feel for future Stephanie!!!!❤

[@TheStyleStumbler]

Blur is the BEST! That Prisme Libre powder has really impressed me. I'll be curious to hear any thoughts you have if you decide to replace your Laura Mercier talc free ultra blur with it when the time comes! I feel similarly about powder. As long as it does its job, I'm happy. But eyeshadow and lipstick and color cosmetics in general.... that's where I like to get creative (in 50 shades of beige, of course 😂). But you're right. Those items feel much more transformative and can do a whole lot to lift my mood if I need it. Thanks for cheering future Stephanie on... she'll need it! 😂❤

[@JourneyInBeauty]

I am LURVING your channel! I’m working towards a very similar overarching goal with my collection and on my channel. Great video! 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@TheStyleStumbler]

I'm so glad!! Thank you for taking a moment to let me know. And how fun that we can work towards similar goals together, Kyra! I just saw that you posted your 2024 eyeshadow collection review - it's on my watchlist. ❤

[@UlrikeBartz]

I loved your detailed review of the powders. I am about to embark on my own journey to weed out make up products that I don’t need/use, so this is very helpful. You are fast becoming one of my favourite content creators ❤

[@TheStyleStumbler]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Ulrike! I hope your deluttering journey is filled with fun and discovery. Thank you so much for taking a moment to leave such a kind comment. ❤

[@bornblushing]

Ooooh, what a successful declutter! You must be sooo happy with your powder collection now. It was nice to hear about these as I’ve never tried any of them! It sounds like you really got good use out of each one, too, so you could make your decisions rather easily (as opposed to the previous lipstick declutter episode 😉). I’m excited to see what’s coming up next! Eyeshadow, perhaps?

[@TheStyleStumbler]

I am! The more I declutter, the more I feel like a weight is slowly being lifted. Yes... a LOT of lipsticks have been decluttered to me over the years, so my collection grew beyond what I could easily get to know and love. I was always distracted between all the gorgeous things! Having fewer powders meant that I was able to spend more time getting to know each one. And now that half of those are gone, I feel like I have a perfectly customized little collection! Uf... I think eyeshadow will probably be last, only because that's the category that will be most difficult for me. I think I need to strengthen my decluttering muscles a little more before I tackle that! 😂 Or maybe I'll break it down into smaller categories. Then maybe I won't overwhelm my brain with too many decisions at once. 😉 Thanks for hanging out Brittany - I always love hearing your reactions! ❤

[@asjsmommy8284]

I love your videos. You are helping me to declutter my beautiful, yet stressful collection. There is too much to cycle through and I need to purge. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@TheStyleStumbler]

I think it's so much fun that we can do this "together!" Thanks for taking a moment to let me know. ❤

[@nancyforryan2152]

Another thorough video that has taught me a lot about the different powders. I appreciate the time and prep that you put into your presentations. Thank you! By the way, I ordered the lipstick storer that you used in your lipstick declutter (it’s so pretty!) and I’m committed to organize and declutter my lipsticks!

[@TheStyleStumbler]

And I appreciate the time you take to comment and say hello! Thanks for watching, Nancy! As for your lipstick collection: How fun! We can organize and declutter together! Thank you for letting me know. ❤

[@teacherlovesbeauty]

I too, can't wait to see where your collection is when you are done!

[@TheStyleStumbler]

Thanks, Kim! ❤

[@zachbecvar]

You preemptively answered my question about the difference between pressed and loose powders. Thanks for that. I feel like I'm a kindred spirit with regards to large pores on the nose. I don't know if it's just in my own head but besides being really oily, I always feel like my nose looks like a strawberry because of how visible the pores are. I agree on the issue of adding scents to products. I think my nose is becoming more sensitive to smells of late. There I certain things I catch a whiff of and it just lingers forever. And trying to choose between scents because most companies haven't found the sweet spot of detectable but not overpowering. The segment on the packaging of the loose powders reminds me of some of the cartoony things with blue-haired old ladies applying powder with what looks like a Tribble and walking in a constant cloud of powder. 🤣🤣 The swatches of the loose powders come across okay. It's easy to see the differences in the finish and smoothness, the Huda Beauty one definitely retains a powdery look, but some of the color is getting washed out on camera. They actually show up a little better when your arm is down on the table and you're discussing which to keep.

[@TheStyleStumbler]

Fellow strawberry noses unite! I feel the same way about mine. 🤣 Scent is a tricky subject. Sometimes it's nice, sometimes it's horrid, sometimes it's necessary because otherwise the product would stink... I just wish they'd take it out where it's not necessary. It's just one more item of information that my brain has to process and one more chemical that my body has to process. I'm not even into the whole "clean" movement. But I just figure: just put ingredients in that make it work. Anything else just adds to the price and doesn't necessarily improve the experience. That is EXACTLY how applying loose powder is, Zach. We all turn into those ladies with Tribbles in a cloud of powder. 🤣 I'm glad the finishes and smoothness translated somewhat on camera. And I think it's good that the color looked washed out in this instance. Only because that means the colors were accurate. 🤣 Translucent powders like these are solely meant to hold makeup in place and potentially adjust the finish, but not to really be "seen" like color cosmetics. I had to really cake them on to my arm to get them to be visible at all. No one would ever actually wear a thick layer like that. As always, thank you for the feedback Zach! Having a constructively critical eye giving me a second opinion has been so helpful.

[@zachbecvar]

@@TheStyleStumbler I 100% agree on scent. It's one of those things in product development where engineering goes too far and needs to be reigned in a bit. I used to notice it with cars a lot where things like side mirrors and tail lights were over-styled. Knowing when to stop is a good thing.

[@TheStyleStumbler]

Yes! It's the same with song production. You have to hit the sweet spot and just learn to leave good enough alone.

[@zachbecvar]

@TheStyleStumbler I've hit that sweet spot a few times writing stuff just because or for school work. It feels nice. There's a sense of accomplishment with it.

[@TheStyleStumbler]

I think you managed to find that sweet spot in your woodworking as well. ;-)

[@aashild1986]

This was actually very educational😃👍 If you're not aware Huda beauty just came out with an unscented version of the powder😊

[@TheStyleStumbler]

I'm glad there was some useful information for you here! And WHAT?!? That's great! Hooray for unscented powders!

[@MsAlyssaJM]

Interesting about the pink powder! I just got the elf under eye putty concealer and I like that it is just a touch of pink and works well under my translucent setting powder

[@TheStyleStumbler]

That putty concealer sounds cool! Which setting powder do you use?

[@MsAlyssaJM]

@@TheStyleStumbler​​⁠I use Elf’s HD powder. I use it all over my face. I don’t wear foundation, just some concealer/blush then do the powder with a dry sponge as a last step to keep my shine mostly away. It doesn’t have talc, doesn’t need reapplying generally, and is cheap, although I go through it every 3 months or so

[@TheStyleStumbler]

@@MsAlyssaJM I've heard very good things about that powder.

[@HebaS]

You did a great job describing these powders. And decluttering the ones you don't need. I do need to decluttering my powders. Ooo eyeshadows will be hard. Great video, Stephanie!! I hope I"m spelling your name right XOXO

[@TheStyleStumbler]

Thanks, Heba! And yes! You spelled my name perfectly. (With a name that has so many possible spellings, that's rare! 😂). Yeah... I'm dreading the eyeshadow declutter a bit. I'll have to work up to it with the rest of my collection first. 😂 PS I'd totally watch a powder declutter video if you make one!

[@leilabhl]

I was hesitating between at least 5 of these powders 😂 Thank you!!!

[@TheStyleStumbler]

They're all lovely, but each has their own pro's and cons. Is there one that you're leaning towards more than the others?

[@leilabhl]

@@TheStyleStumbler Givenchy!

[@TheStyleStumbler]

@@leilabhl Oooo! Good one!

[@estherc6487]

Great ❤

[@TheStyleStumbler]

Thank you, Esther! ❤

[@kasseliz7043]

Great detailed review! I'm having my own debate over face powders, specifically pressed for quick on the go touch ups I can throw in my purse w some coverage (asking for a lot) and something else for undereyes that can travel well. Probably of no use to you, but I'm a sharer(ha), the Pat McGrath pressed undereye powder is absolute PERFECTION, but travels like complete garbage. I have (not 20 anymore) dry to very dry skin w sometimes texture (Lupus) and live in MN (if you know you KNOW)...so I'm basically scrolling through all the beauty powder release reviews completely dumbfounded. It's amazing we have so many more choices than just Laura Mercier (have you heard good things about her new one) and Airspun(ha) but does there have to be sooo many? 😅

[@TheStyleStumbler]

I've heard so many good things about that Pat McGrath undereye powder, but I've never tried it because everyone always says it breaks when they travel. That makes it a pointless purchase for me at the moment. Maybe if I settle down someday I can try it out. It really is amazing that we have so many options nowadays! And for so many skin types and purposes. I've heard that the new Laura Mercier one is nice, but not very blurring. But I haven't tried it myself. Maybe someone else will jump into our discussion and enlighten us! ;-) I'm so glad you enjoyed the review! Thanks for taking a moment to leave such a detailed comment. I loved hearing from you!

[@anneviscardi]

I love the HG veil & Givenchy in 2, i use them both interchangeably to set my face but i do prefer the Givenchy under the eyes when i have a lighter face of makeup. if i have more medium coverage fuller face il go with Huda under the eyes/ down the center. I really hope they keep the fragrance free ones around because i love the peach but would also like to 're-try' the poundcake shade again when i want something a touch brightening. i heard they are slightly lighter than the OG. I've wondered about O/S for a while because some that love huda switched because it's more blurring, but it does look 'more' to me.

[@TheStyleStumbler]

The O/S is more visible on the skin than the Huda powder. It looks beautiful and blurring, but the skin definitely looks more powdered. The HG veil powder is truly beautiful, too!

[@anneviscardi]

@@TheStyleStumbler yep i can imagine. I was curious especially when they came out with minis but never took the plunge. I just switched to the Huda in place of LM because it was just too dry under my eyes and was really only working if i really hydrated or summer ha. i was surprised the huda didn't do that also being matte.

[@TheStyleStumbler]

@@anneviscardi I was surprised, too! Huda managed to do something pretty magical with such a mattifying powder. I have no idea how it looks so nice, but it does.

[@eleniminas7742]

I still have some left of my born this way loose powder ( omg its 3and more years? 😂Its finishing soon and i think which to purchase next in a while and i was between givenchy and huda ( i have dry skin i use small amounts especially for bluring pores in certain areas) btw the huda loose powder is in Greek Sephora in a new unscented version yay can't stand very scented products 😊 Another great video 🎉Love from Greece 🇬🇷 ❤my beautiful Stephanie ❤🎉( edit :i lean more towards givenchy i think)

[@TheStyleStumbler]

I'm so glad that Huda came out with an unscented version of that powder! And I'll be excited to hear which one you ultimately choose to replace your Born This Way powder. It's always lovely to hear from you, Eleni! Have a great weekend! ❤

[@jessabeauty917]

It Cosmetics powder for me looks like blotting rather than powdering. It’s also talc free for anyone looking. Great progress with the declutter. My difficult item is eyeliner.

[@TheStyleStumbler]

That IT Cosmetics powder foundation actually works really nicely on the rest of my face - it's just my nose where it's a disaster. I didn't even realize it was talc free - thanks for calling that out for anyone who might be interested. And thanks for following along and offering encouragement. It's wonderful to have you here!

[@nathhhjjjlll]

givenchy reformulated their powder 😭

[@TheStyleStumbler]

Noooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!! Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy?????? 😭

[@nathhhjjjlll]

@@TheStyleStumbler I’m not sure, I think because of the talc. It’s now so shiny, except shades 01 and 04 (if I’m remembering right from Nikki La Rose’s video

[@TheStyleStumbler]

@nathhhjjjlll That sounds about right. **sigh** It’s still frustrating. Luckily I still have a lot. Looks like I’ll have to savor every last bit.