What it is:A face-perfecting anti-aging powder
and brush duo.What it does:Smashbox HALO Hydrating
Perfecting Powder HALO is the first anti-aging powder
with the science of skin care built in. It's
advanced formulation of pure gold, 48 minerals, 11 amino
acids and a powerful peptide deliver powerful anti-aging
benefits while the patented hydration system
continuously revitalizes skin and provides a hydrated
look that won't accentuate lines and wrinkles. The
built-in shaver allows for the convenience of a pressed
powder combined with the radiant finish of a loose one,
and the super-sized brush deposits the perfect amount of
powder every time. What else you need to know:The
powder is made for all skin types and is free of oil,
talc, and parabens. Includes a custom Travel Kabuki
Brush for flawless application plus a sample of our
award-winning Photo Finish Foundation Primer. Clinical
studies show:- After 10 minutes there is a 33% decrease
in the appearance of wrinkles around the eyes.- After 6
weeks of use, there is a 67% decrease in the appearance
of fine lines and wrinkles overall.
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1Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder & Brush Set
aeb312
location
Chicago, IL
Eye Color
Green
Skin Tone
Fair
Age
18-24
Overall Rating
(5
out of 5
)
adore this powder- 03.18.10
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage
i've owned a number of brands of mineral powders but none of them look as smooth and natural as Halo. It makes my skin glow and look fresh and moisturized. LOVE it
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2Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder & Brush Set
marexxoo location
Flushing, MI
Eye Color
Hazel
Skin Tone
Medium
Age
45-54
Overall Rating
(5
out of 5
)
great!- 03.17.10
I love tis product. i have used similar products but really like the coverage and i was able to find a color that really matched my skin tone. I really like the way it shaves off the amount of powder that you want and you can really control it and it is always fresh that way. I highly recommend this product.
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3Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder & Brush Set
Very nice powder that doesn't look too thick and easy to apply evenly. The best I've found so far. The only drawback is that it is expensive. The brush is not worth it as it's too small.
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4Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder & Brush Set
muthunzel
location
Germantown, MD
Eye Color
Brown
Skin Tone
Light
Age
25-34
Overall Rating
(5
out of 5
)
- 03.15.10
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage
This makeup feels so good going on, I love wearing it. And the coverage is nice and light.
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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5Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder & Brush Set
Sephoraholic007
location
Upper Marlboro, MD
Eye Color
Brown
Skin Tone
Deep
Age
35-44
Overall Rating
(5
out of 5
)
Love It!!- 03.15.10
If you have not tried this please run and get it. I love everything about this foundation from the smooth silky finish to the container w/ the small cute brush. If you want to use a larger brush go w/ the Heavenly Face Brush by BE. The only drawback is the limited shades - if you are African American the darkest shade (which is Dark) is for women w/ skin tones similar to Halle Berry or Beyonce. I hope Smashbox will expand the shade choices so all of my sisters of various skin tones can enjoy the experience of pure LOVE :)
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6Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder & Brush Set
MMDDBB
location
Boulder, CO
Skin Tone
Light
Age
35-44
Overall Rating
(3
out of 5
)
Can accentuate pores- 03.14.10
This powder has its merits in that it is not drying or chalky and has a light feel on the skin. And the package design is good, very effective in controlling the amount of powder dispensed. Those things made it an alright powder, but for me it accentuated my pores and I don't have especially large pores. If I were to recommend this powder it would be for those who have dry skin and small pores.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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7Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder & Brush Set
TiffanyLeigh
location
Price, UT
Eye Color
Brown
Skin Tone
Light
Age
35-44
Overall Rating
(5
out of 5
)
Wonderful Product- 03.12.10
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage
I bought several products from various companies. everything I got from Smashbox is insane! Love the colors, the feel on my skin, the HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder and the eye shadows are great. I will buy them again for sure.
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8Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder & Brush Set
jeansco
location
Vancouver, BC
Eye Color
Brown
Skin Tone
Fair
Age
25-34
Overall Rating
(3
out of 5
)
Great packaging but product could be better- 03.12.10
Quick Take: sheer coverage
I LOVE the shaver packaging! I use BE foundation but have always found it messy to carry it in my make up bag....with HALO, the shaver dispenses exactly how much i need without getting powder everywhere. HOWEVER, I would only recommend this powder to people who want sheer coverage or to use as a touch up powder during the day. I tried using HALO as a full coverage foundation and it looked too 'glowy' on me (not in a good way either).
VERDICT: great for sheer coverage or touch up, not so good if you want full coverage or prefer a matte finish
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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9Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder & Brush Set
Babygirl15
location
Ottawa
Eye Color
Brown
Overall Rating
(4
out of 5
)
- 03.11.10
Quick Take: can layer the coverage
Really love the coverage, and the fact that you can control the amount of powder on your brush. Feels great on, no talc, no parabens, animal cruelty free, not tested on animals ( which is one of the main reasons I chose Smashbox). Quite pricey hopefully will last a long time. Didn't care for the brush that came with it.
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10Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder & Brush Set
citygirl33
location
Belle Chasse, LA
Eye Color
Brown
Skin Tone
Light
Age
25-34
Overall Rating
(5
out of 5
)
Halo- 03.10.10
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage
I am very happy with this product. It is one of my favorite powders, I have used.
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11Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder & Brush Set
Jewels8
location
Long Beach, CA
Eye Color
Brown
Skin Tone
Light
Age
25-34
Overall Rating
(5
out of 5
)
flawless, dewy skin- 03.10.10
Quick Take: oil-absorbing
Love love love this product. I use to be a BE advocate until I came accross Halo. It gives me full coverage in a very natural way. It blends into my skin beautifully. The shaver is amazing not messy at all. You dispense what you need. Great product!!
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12Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder & Brush Set
minkeylove
location
San Diego, CA
Eye Color
Brown
Skin Tone
Fair
Age
25-34
Overall Rating
(5
out of 5
)
LOVE!- 03.08.10
Quick Take: sheer coverage
I love this stuff! I just bought my second compact of this. The first one lasted me over a year of using it every single day. So really, though it may seem expensive, the mileage you get makes this an incredible value. That said, I did try to find a cheaper alternative to this, and my face hated me. I'm not sure about the "anti-aging" properties of this powder, but I love that it has no talc, which is a major pore clogger for me.
It doesn't have any shiny flecks of anything and doesn't make my face feel dry. It doesn't settle into my fine lines or pores and actually looks better after an hour or so. My only complaint is that this isn't especially long wearing. By the end of the day, it has completely disappeared. I find that even if I wear a primer, it still happens, though not as much. That is not enough for me to deduct a point though. I do love this for the following reasons: *sheer, non-chalky coverage *sets foundation or TM well *doesn't cause breakouts or clogged pores *packaging is a stroke of pure genius *economical - lots of product for your money
I've recommended it to several people and those that bought it loved it as well.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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13Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder & Brush Set
RhiannaB
location
Oak Harbor, WA
Eye Color
Green
Skin Tone
Light
Age
18-24
Overall Rating
(5
out of 5
)
What I've been looking for...- 03.08.10
Quick Take: luminous
I love this powder!!! It has great coverage that lasts throughout the day and it makes your skin look flawless. I have acne and I'm able to layer this to cover up my blemishes easily. What really makes it great is that it doesn't accentuate any dryness or flakiness that you might have and I did notice a change in my skin texture. Thank you, Smashbox, for a makeup and skin perfector all-in-one!
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14Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder & Brush Set
PCarter
location
St. Clair Shores, MI
Eye Color
Blue
Skin Tone
Fair
Age
45-54
Overall Rating
(5
out of 5
)
Love It- 03.08.10
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage
This product is excellent for the final touch on your makeup. It adds a look of hydration to your skin and finishes off your face with a powder that "perfects" your look. It is a tad expensive, but I won't go without it. Even putting it on without foundation gives your skin a lovely look. LOVE THIS PRODUCT.
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15Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder & Brush Set
Leatrice
location
Bowling Green, KY
Eye Color
Green
Skin Tone
Light
Age
45-54
Overall Rating
(4
out of 5
)
wonderful powder- 03.07.10
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage, full coverage if used with luquid
HALO is the best powder I have ever used! I us it alone, over primer, or over liquid for a full coverage look.
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16Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder & Brush Set
anangelonmyside
location
Dallas, TX
Eye Color
Green
Skin Tone
Medium
Age
45-54
Overall Rating
(5
out of 5
)
Most Awesome Powder on the market.- 03.07.10
Quick Take: flawless smoothe and beautiful
I am really puzzled by the few of you that don't love this powder. I guess you are the 1 in millions of women that it did not work for. You are rare. I have used this product for about a year and I have become a spokes-person because I get so many compliments when I am out wearing the Halo. If you are on the fence about trying it, get off of it and try it. It is well worth the money and it lasts forever. I have used ever foundation ever produced and this is an 11 on a scale of 1-10. Don't miss out and thanks Smashbox for the added benefit of better looking, flawless skin...
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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17Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder & Brush Set
pixie123 location
Tulsa, OK
Eye Color
Brown
Skin Tone
Light
Age
over 54
Overall Rating
(5
out of 5
)
Smashbox- 03.06.10
Quick Take: oil-absorbing
I always wondered what the big "to do" was about Smashbox. At Sephora, I found out. Being a true blue fan of Bare Minerals, I couldn't imagine anything better...BUT there is, and it is SMASHBOX. A powdery substance that uses the heat of your body to transform the makeup to a soft liquid like surface. And coverage - WOW x 2 !!!. Awesome. A MUST TRY if ever there was one....
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18Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder & Brush Set
nattiekatt
location
hawaii
Eye Color
Brown
Skin Tone
Light
Age
25-34
Overall Rating
(5
out of 5
)
- 03.04.10
Quick Take: oil-absorbing, sheer coverage, long lasting
i love this powder. I can work a 12 hour shift and my face never looks oily and it dosen't melt away. and the twist as you need it container is genius
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19Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder & Brush Set
123betty
location
Toronto, ON
Eye Color
Brown
Skin Tone
Light
Age
25-34
Overall Rating
(5
out of 5
)
- 03.04.10
Quick Take: sheer coverage
This is my second purchase of this product. It has great coverage and is light weight. Perfect for those who don;t like to wear full make-up.
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20Smashbox HALO Hydrating Perfecting Powder & Brush Set
roryti
location
Jersey City, NJ
Eye Color
Brown
Skin Tone
Light
Age
45-54
Overall Rating
(3
out of 5
)
Halo hydrating powder- 03.04.10
Quick Take: sheer coverage
Wasn't too impressed with it. Did not feel it was worth the price. I didn't like the twisting to get the powder out, very little comes out. I'd prefer the shaking as opposed to the shaving of the powder.