My Review : Maybelline Clear Smooth All In One Powder

I recently purchased Maybelline Clear Smooth All In One Powder, coz they claim to give goodness to my face with these features:

All Day Shine Control. UV Protection. Fairer Skin. Conceals. Long Wear. Smoothes. Evens

Printed behind the packaging with my comment

1. Shine Control - Blend of water and sebum repellent powders keep skin matte and wonderfully  fresh throughout the day.    me: Definitely NOT throughout the day. I'll give it max 3 hours, then you'll start having those oily feeling again. But fair la, I don't believe there is any powder that can actually last THROUGHOUT the day.


2. High UV Protection - SPF 25, among the highest in sun protection shields from skin darkening and PA++ for added protection. - me : I dunno how true is it, but i trust them la...  


3. Instant Fairness - Infused with pro Vitamin C it instantly makes skin look fairer and more natural.  me: guess its the coloring that makes skin look fairer, not the Vitamin C ?  


4. Imperfections Blend Away - Ultra fine powders and coated pigments effortlessly cover spots for fair and even skin. me: Not bad. Quite even and smooth looking  


5. Long Lasting - Breathable and lightweight, makeup stays true and even throughout the wear.  me : agree its lightweight, but same as point 1 - so touch up required after like 3 hours 


6. Visibly Smooth Complexion - Silky soft texture glides to visibly even out skins surface for a smooth complexion.  me: Agree!   


7. Conceal Blemishes - Blemishes are instantly concealed traceless. Skin looks flawless. me: i dun have much blemishes, so i can't comment. I have problem with acne scars, which usually powder cannot cover.  


8. Tone Perfecting - Developed for South East Asian skin tone, each shade blends effortlessly all over for a natural non-cakey finish.    me: quite happy with my selection on the tone and yup, non-cakey is plus point!  I tested it over the back of my hand, they have like over 8 color tones, if not mistaken. No point telling you my color, coz everyone is just different...:) 


So, from the above, did I sound happy with this buy ? 


Nnnop! It all went well until after a week of use, this is what happened to it: 

I happily opened this up one morning, and found that the middle part of the powder just "sunken in"...WHAT!? I never drop this powder i swear! This is the compact I keep only at home, for home use before I go out....Guess now, even if i wanted to, I can't bring it out larh! 


I wondered what caused it then, but since i'm too lazy to run downstairs to get my other powder in my bag, i simply continue to use it...then slowly the answer revealed itself : Underneath the upper layer of the powder, is HOLLOW. Like...sinking sand, Its super messy now with flakes and chucks of powder all around... guess i have to just let it go... 


I like the product, but have got no confidence the next one i buy will not have the same problem.... 

Just my luck i guess!