Too Faced Born This Way Setting Powder Review

Intro

This review looks at the Too Faced Born This Way Soft Blur Flexible Finish Setting Powder from the standpoint of a gift shopper: what the product actually promises on the listing, what owners consistently report, and the practical fit for different recipients. The listing presents a compact pressed finishing powder that the brand positions as oil‑controlling with a soft‑focus, second‑skin finish; owners repeatedly praise its mattifying and blurring effect but call out value and packaging details as downsides. Below you'll find a close look at what it is, who it's best for, how it performs in daily use, materials and build notes, safety considerations, who should skip it, and a final verdict with a quick "check before you buy" checklist.

What it is / first look

What the listing says: the Born This Way Soft Blur Flexible Finish Setting Powder is a silky‑smooth pressed powder described as having a "light, smooth, cloud‑like feel" that controls oil, blots away shine, and blurs the appearance of pores for a soft‑focus finish. The listing also calls out "second‑skin adherence" to set makeup, and lists the product as non‑comedogenic, vegan, and cruelty free.

Size and packaging cues the listing gives: the product title lists 0.16 ounce, while the product dimensions show 2.99 x 2.83 x 0.59 inches and 1.87 ounces. The listing offers four shade options: 01 Light (Fair Skin Tones), 02 Medium (Light‑Medium Skin Tones), 03 Tan (Tan Skin Tones), and 04 Deep (Tan‑Deep Skin Tones). The listing is in stock and categorized under face powders in beauty and personal care.

First impressions for gift wrapping

From the listing copy and owner feedback you can assume this is a small, travel‑friendly pressed powder compact in four basic shades. Owners repeatedly point out that the product feels expensive to use but that the packaging and amount of product are talking points — more on that below. If the visual presentation and an included applicator matter for your gift, note that owners have mentioned the compact looks cheaply made and that some customers expected an applicator and were disappointed.

Who this is a good gift for

Makeup is a personal gift, so the match matters. Below are clear recipient fits that line up with the listing claims and owner feedback.

The everyday makeup user who wears tinted sunscreens or light bases

• Why it fits: owners report using this over tinted sunscreen and light base products to remove shine without a powdery or cakey finish, and several buyers call it a daily go‑to for keeping a matte, fresh look.
• Assumption that must be true: the recipient wears face base products and prefers a matte, soft‑focus finish rather than dewy or luminous looks.

The person who dislikes the "powdery" look

• Why it fits: multiple owners say the powder blurs pores and controls oil without obvious texture—comments include it not looking like you have powder on and being non‑cakey.
• Assumption that must be true: the recipient does not require heavy coverage or color correction from their setting powder.

A makeup lover who already prefers branded finishes (gift add‑on)

• Why it fits: the listing positions this as a finish product, and buyers describe it as a "go‑to" finishing powder—good as a small but thoughtful add‑on to a larger beauty gift.
• Assumption that must be true: the recipient already uses similar products and will appreciate a refined finishing powder rather than a beginner kit.

A thoughtful present for older skin types who worry about dryness

• Why it fits: owners in older age ranges specifically reported this powder didn't make their skin look dry or cakey, and one owner noted that it worked well with their tinted sunscreen while avoiding a dry finish.
• Assumption that must be true: the recipient prefers light coverage and wants oil control without emphasizing lines or texture.

Who this is not ideal for (summary)

• If you can't match shade in advance, this is a riskier gift—shade match is the biggest practical issue.
• If presentation and an included applicator are important, note owners called out the compact's perceived cheap look and missing puff.

In daily use

Owner feedback gives the clearest picture of how this powder behaves in the real world.

Performance and finish

• Mattifying and oil control: owners repeatedly say the powder controls shine and keeps skin looking matte and fresh throughout the day. Several describe that it "stays matte all day" or that it keeps tinted sunscreens from looking shiny.
• Soft‑focus/blurring: multiple owners say it blurs pores and provides a soft‑focus finish without a powdery texture—comments include that it "does blur and works well" and that it "doesn't make my skin look cakey."
• Natural look: there are several reports that the powder gives a second‑skin effect and that you "can't tell you have powder on," which matches the listing claim of second‑skin adherence.

Shade accuracy and color issues

Owners mention shade selection matters: one buyer said they should have chosen a darker color, and another praised the product for being good for light skin with no orange undertone. That suggests the shade range covers common skin tones but that individual fit still matters—some owners wished they'd picked a different depth.

Packaging and practical notes

• Value perception: several buyers describe the product as "expensive but worth it," while others called it too pricey for the amount of product in the compact. At least one buyer explicitly took off a star for the price versus the compact size.
• Compact finish: mixed signals — one owner called the compact "cheap and cheaply made," and another expected an applicator/puff that wasn't included. If the recipient expects a full boxed set or included tools, plan to pair this with a small brush or puff you add yourself.

Materials & build quality

The listing describes the formula as a "silky‑smooth pressed powder" and lists claims that it's non‑comedogenic, vegan, and cruelty free. The listing does not provide an ingredient list in the supplied product facts, so material specifics (binders, talc, silica, oils, or fragrances) are not documented here.

Owner feedback on build: buyers praise the powder's texture and finish, saying it feels light and not cakey. On the flip side, there are comments that the compact looks cheaper than the price point suggests and that the package does not include an applicator. Those are repeated owner signals to weigh when judging perceived quality versus the cost.

What the listing does not specify: the ingredient breakdown and explicit claims about scent, specific fillers, or preservatives. For anyone with ingredient sensitivities, the listing information provided here does not list full ingredients—verify current manufacturer documentation before gifting to someone with sensitivity issues.

Safety considerations

Listing safety claims: the product is listed as non‑comedogenic, and the listing states it is vegan and cruelty free. These are claims reported directly from the listing copy; they are not an independent certification provided here.

Owner safety signal: there are no repeated owner complaints about irritation or allergic reaction in the available owner feedback themes. One practical safety note for gift givers: the listing and owner comments do not include a full ingredient list in the provided data, so you cannot verify the absence of specific allergens (fragrance, certain preservatives, or talc derivatives) from the snippets here. If the recipient has known ingredient sensitivities or has a dermatologist's restrictions, check the current full ingredient listing before purchasing.

Application safety: owners report using it under tinted sunscreen and for everyday touch‑ups; the listing poses application questions (for example, whether it can be used under eyes or for touch‑ups during the day), but the listing's question list is present without those answers in the provided product facts. Owners do say they use it for daily and finishing purposes and some report it works well for older skin without emphasizing lines.

Who should skip it

• Anyone you can't reasonably shade‑match. Makeup powders are personal—owners explicitly said they picked the wrong shade or should have gone darker. If you can't verify the recipient's shade choice, this is a higher gift risk.
• Someone who expects a full boxed set or included applicator. Owner feedback notes a missing puff and describes the compact as looking cheaply made for the price; if presentation is a priority, consider pairing it with a brush or selecting a product that includes tools.
• People with strict ingredient allergies or sensitivities unless you confirm the full current ingredient list. The listing supplied here does not give the complete ingredient breakdown.
• Someone who prefers luminous/dewy finishes — this product is described and reported as a mattifying, soft‑focus powder, so it will not create a dewy glow.

Verdict

For a gift, this is a solid pick for someone who already uses face makeup and wants a reliable mattifying finishing powder that doesn't look heavy. The listing positions it as a soft‑blur, second‑skin pressed powder and owners back up that performance: repeated praise for oil control, a non‑powdery finish, and a pore‑blurring effect form the core positive signal. The two main gifting risks are shade match and perceived value: owners point out that the compact can feel small for the price and that packaging looked cheaper than expected. If you can confirm the recipient's shade and tolerance for smaller/brand‑priced makeup items, it reads as a thoughtful, practical beauty gift; otherwise, it's better as an add‑on or paired with a brush to avoid disappointment.

Check before you buy (quick checklist)

• Confirm the recipient's shade (01 Light, 02 Medium, 03 Tan, 04 Deep) or buy a gift receipt that allows an easy exchange.
• Decide whether to include an applicator/brush — owners expected a puff and some were disappointed that one wasn't included.
• Verify ingredient list on the current listing/manufacturer page if the recipient has skin sensitivities; the provided product facts do not include a full ingredient breakdown.
• Be aware of value perception: owners call the powder effective but note the compact size for the price. If presenting as a premium gift, consider pairing it with a small brush, pouch, or another Too Faced item.

Bottom line: buy for someone who already wears and appreciates finishing powders and prefers a matte, soft‑focus look; maybe skip or modify (include exchange options or pairing) if shade match or ingredient sensitivity are unknowns.

FAQ

See the FAQ section below for short answers pulled from the listing and owner feedback.