Review: Black opal 'oil blocking' powder

Hello ladies (....and gentlemen?) another review for you guys! :) If you're a frequent reader I'm sure you know I have oily skin. So I'm constantly looking for ways to keep the oil at bay and prevent my face from turning into a grease pool. I got this item earlier this year.. Didn't do a review earlier 'cause  I didn't think it was available here in Lagos. However, I spotted it on www.konga.com so I decided to do a review.
  

 I placed my palm over the mirror because of the camera flash. Mine came with a puff but I don't use it. For hygienic reasons, I use a brush.

Price: 1,650 Naira for 10.4g. Personally, I think the price is awesome.

Availability: If you're in Lagos it can be purchased on-line  from Konga (click to take you to product).

Quality: Initially, I was a bit sceptical about this powder. But after using this product for a while, I must say that it does help my make up go the extra mile (bear in mind that the foundations I use cater to my oily skin so they claim to be long lasting while controlling oil) when I don't set my foundation with this powder my nose gets oily in a matter of minutes. (no joke) but when I use this powder the oil is kept at bay for a lot longer. However, I do need to blot my nose and other oily areas about once or twice in the day but that's it.

Packaging: Compact is sturdy. It's easy to open. (sometimes I struggle while trying to open certain compacts). It  Comes with a mirror which would be good for on the go touch ups. The one available at www.konga.com comes with a mini kabuki brush!  Which is fabulous. Mine didn't come with a brush :(

Would I recommend? Yes. I think It's an inexpensive item that will help us oily ladies keep our foundation on for longer. So far, I haven't had any breakouts or reacted adversely in anyway which is good cause my skin is very temperamental! 

Ps: Don't let the colour of the powder put you off it really is "invisible" when applied. 

Hope this was helpful!

vieve xx