I bought the Tony Moly UV Sunset Smartok! Sun Powder a while ago as part of my first RoseRose shop haul and I’ve finally used it enough times to be able to write a review for it! I bought this mainly because it claims to have a SPF of 50 and PA+++ protection but I also wanted to use a different pressed powder since the one I have from Rimmel is just not cutting it any more.

It was USD$8.70 (without shipping) which is still a whole lot cheaper than retail (aprox AUD$22).



Basically… It’s a pressed powder that you can use over your BB cream/foundation to mattify it and it claims to have a SPF rating of 50 and PA+++ which is pretty amazing but I don’t know how well those claims really perform.

The Good Stuff… It has a velvety feel when applied and does a good job with mattifying make up. It has a light floral scent which I quite like and the puff that comes in the tub is super soft and really easy to maneuver around my face.

Issues… The puff is literally built in – I’m not sure how I’m going to replace or wash it when it gets super gross but that’s a bridge I’ll cross later. It wears off pretty fast so touch ups are necessary but the packaging is too bulky for it to be brought around the place. As it wears off quite quickly I don’t know how much UVA and UVB protection it really provides – as always, wear a real sunscreen under this!

Swatches: It is definitely lighter than my skin tone (NC25ish) and is noticeable if I’m not careful and apply too much. Click for larger. *Please note that the underside of my wrist is a lot lighter in shade than my face.

In a Nutshell:

Love: Smooth, velvety finish, easy application, smells lovely, applicator is very soft and mattifies make up well.

Do not love: Possibly difficult to clean or replace the puff, bulky packaging, requires touching up, sun protection claims is a bit of a stretch because it wears off so soon and if you’re darker than NC25 it’ll be difficult to use as it is not a translucent powder.

Should you buy it? I’m honestly not too keen on recommending this, I mean sure other pressed powders will have similar issues (wear time may be limited and the powder may not be suitable for those with darker skin tone) but the packaging is just too bulky for it to be practical. Sun protection claims are a little meh – I don’t really believe that this will provide adequate coverage from the sun.

I rate it: 2.75/5

Have you tried any of the other products in the UV sunset range?

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