Comparison - MUFE HD Finishing Powder vs. MAC Invisible Set Powder

Hello again!  As promised, here is a comparison/review of the MUFE HD Finishing Powder vs. the MAC Invisible Set Powder (in case you didn't get that from the title).

As I mentioned in a previous post, I recently purchased both of these powders within a week of each other.  I'll start with a review of each and then compare the two.

MUFE HD is a translucent finishing powder that is 100% silica.  It has a super silky texture and is very finely milled.  I find that when I swirl my brush around in the cap, a lot of it goes flying up in the air because of that.  A little goes a long way and I generally use this for touch ups because silica powder needs oil in order to activate otherwise you can see it sitting on top of the skin.  This powder really does help minimize the appearance of pores as well as fine lines and wrinkles.

MAC Invisible set powder is also a translucent powder that has a consistency similar to corn starch.  This powder is great for initially setting foundation and leaves a nice matte finish to the skin.  I find that it does minimize the appearance of pores for a short amount of time and does help my makeup last.  I have not found that it minimizes the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles.  I dust this all over my face after foundation/concealer and before blush/bronzer.

I can't speak to which one I prefer because after using them, I find that they function very differently.  The MUFE powder is great for touch ups but I don't like it at all for setting my foundation.  The MAC invisible set powder has a completely different texture and I find it fantastic for setting foundation initially but terrible for touch ups.  The MAC powder seems to thicken my foundation when mixed with my skins natural oils where the MUFE powder seems to absorb and disperse the oils leaving my skin looking as good as when I first applied my makeup.  When applied initially after foundation, the MUFE powder seems to sit on top of my skin leaving almost a film that does not go away for several hours.  I do like to mix a bit of the MUFE powder with my Bare Minerals Well Rested powder under my eyes to help diffuse those pesky under eye wrinkles I've been noticing.  In my opinion, both powders have a place in my makeup bag and I wouldn't want to do without either.  If I had to pick one though, I'd go with the MAC powder.  You get more for your money and it is a fantastic setting powder.