Ariana Grande’s powder has its own zip code on TikTok. I got it because I was tired of my concealer sliding off my face by noon.
The real test? Whether it holds up against a $10 drugstore tub of loose powder that’s been in my drawer since 2019. Spoiler: it’s close.
It’s a translucent setting powder — $30 for 0.53 oz. The claim: “blurring” and “weightless wear” that doesn’t flashback in photos. I called BS until I tested it.
Silica base
Feels like air. Not chalky at all.
Micro-fine mesh sifter
You won’t dump half the jar on your bathroom counter.
No flashback formula
Took a flash selfie in a dark bar. Looked human. Miraculous.
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R.E.M. Beauty keeps it simple. No fragrance, no talc. Just four key players doing the heavy lifting.
- Silica: Absorbs oil without drying you out
- Vitamin E: Keeps your skin from feeling tight
- Mica: Soft-focus blur that’s actually subtle
- Zinc Stearate: Stops creasing around your nose
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First dab — velvet. Like dipping a brush into silk sheets. It melts into your skin instead of sitting on top. No powdery mask.
Week 3: My oily T-zone stayed matte for 6 hours. But my dry cheeks? Slight cling. Fix: spray setting mist before powder. Unexpected win.
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Shine was cut by 70%. Pores looked smaller — not erased, just softer. No breakouts. No oxidation. My makeup stayed put through a sweaty subway ride.
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It’s a solid powder. Not revolutionary, but reliable. Ariana didn’t reinvent the wheel — she just made it prettier.