Review of Physicians Formula Healthy Wear SPF 50 Powder Foundation by clx333
The issue that most people seem to have is the fact that it's too sheer, is cakey, and makes your skin too dry looking, but I think this is meant to be applied sheer. I use [Aveeno Positively Ageless SPF 42] moisturizer. That moisturizer gives my skin a dewy to almost oily look. I just use a small kabuki brush and dab a little powder in the "shiny" spots to give my skin a BRILLIANT glow. However, the moisturizer is a bit thicker. I would also use [Ambi Even&Clear Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30], which I think looks just as good, but not as heavy feeling.
I think that a thicker/creamier moisturizer would help with the dryness. I have normal, maybe a little dry skin and this works fine. I love the idea of the SPF and the packaging is really catchy. However, I don't think this is a product worth purchasing in. I only purchased it hoping it would protect my skin from the sun and I don't know if applying it so sheer would let it reach it's full potential.
I recommend using a really good sunscreen/sunblock with a high SPF, UVA and UVB protection and then just topping it with a powder of your choice.
I really want to try [Yves Saint Laurent Matt Touch Compact Foundation SPF 20]. It is also is PA++, which is wonderful. I am confident that it will do everything the Physician's Formula Powder claims to do.