• Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Makeup and Beauty Blog | Makeup Reviews, Swatches and How-To MakeupMakeup and Beauty Blog | Makeup Reviews, Swatches and How-To Makeup

A beauty blog blooming with fresh makeup reviews, swatches and beauty tips from your friendly neighborhood beauty addict

  • Home
  • About
    • About
    • Contact
    • FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
    • Advertising & Media
  • Categories
    • Product Reviews
    • Makeup
    • Skincare & Fragrance
    • Style & Fashion
    • Hair
    • Nails
    • Tips & Tutorials
    • Just for Fun
  • Brands
  • Store

Urban Decay’s The Velvetizer Instantly Transforms Base Makeup Finishes Into a Velvety Satin

May 31st, 2017 by Karen 5 Comments

urban decay velvetizer
The new Velvetizer from Urban Decay is available now exclusively at Sephora ($34 for a 0.28-oz. jar).

At the risk of totally dating myself, one of the old-school makeup tricks we used back in the day was to dust a little loose powder on my lips after applying lipstick. I’d dust it right on top with a finger (or, if I was feeling extra fancy, a brush!) to transform any lipstick finish into a matte.

It’s a similar idea to how the new Urban Decay The Velvetizer works.

Velvetizer is a loose, translucent powder ($34 for a good-sized 0.28-oz. jar, a Sephora-only product). You mix a little with your favorite tinted moisturizer or foundation, and it instantly transforms the finish into a velvety satin without futzing with the color.

urban decay velvetizer
A translucent, loose powder

The trick is getting the ratio right of powder to liquid, and it can take some practice. I’ve found that if I add too much powder, the mixture will pill up, almost like it’s peeling.

This isn’t a big surprise, considering the fact that the second ingredient is dimethicone, and products with a lot of dimethicone in them do tend to pill up when I use too much on my skin.

It’s not a perfect science. I just kinda eyeball it, but Urban Decay suggests using a dime-sized amount per full pump of foundation or tinted moisturizer, but I rarely use a full pump of my base makeup anymore. So I use more like a half a dime-sized amount.

I shake it into my palm, add a bit of Naked Skin One and Done, mix them together with a finger, then apply that with a Real Techniques Buffing Brush.

urban decay velvetizer ingredients
Ingredients

If you do see any pilling, just pat it down with your fingers until it blends into your skin (and use a little less next time).

Because the powder thickens liquids you mix it with, you get fuller coverage, too. When I use Velvetizer with One and Done (which is about medium coverage), the final effect is closer to full-coverage foundation.

I think it’s cool, albeit a bit gimmicky. It gets the job done, but I mean, if you want a full-coverage matte foundation, just use a full-coverage foundation, ya know?

It’s a Sephora-only product, so you’ll have to trek to Sephora if you want to play.

And easy TJ’s lunch

The sampling section at the Trader Joe’s in my ‘hood is THE BEST. Mind you, it’s no Costco, where you can get a full-on meal just walking around for 15 minutes, but I learn all kinds of neat food hacks for TJ’s fare.

Like this one here, which is my new top easy lunch: TJ’s Carrot Spirals with a Veggie Marsala Burger Patty. Combine equal parts Mango Ginger Chutney with plain yogurt, and add it on the side as a sauce.

SO GOOD!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Urban Decay’s The Velvetizer Instantly Transforms Base Makeup Finishes Into a Velvety Satin / Originally published May 31st, 2017

There are 5 comments on this post. Leave yours.

Categories: Face, Makeup, Product Reviews, Urban Decay

The products in this entry were provided by the manufacturer for consideration. For information about my posting policy, please see my Disclaimer.

Previous Post: R+Co Trophy Shine + Texture Spray Takes First Place
Next Post: The Lust List, Vol. 11: Stuff I Kinda Want

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Holly says

    May 31st, 2017 at 3:54 pm

    Hi Karen; that food looks & sounds delish! I need to stop at TJs but the closest one is about 15 minutes away so I have to plan ahead. Can the UD powder be used alone? I very rarely use any liquid makeup but I like the idea of a velvety finish.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 31st, 2017 at 4:08 pm

      Hi Holly,

      TJ’s used to be a trek for me, too, and one of the reasons why I ended up moving to my town was because I knew there was a TJ’s less than 10 minutes away. LOL! Anywho, the powder. Yes, you can wear it alone. It feels very similar to UD’s Loose Naked Skin Powder, which is currently on sale on their website (hmm, I wonder if they’re discontinuing it?) — super silky and very fine.

      Reply
  2. breyerchic04 says

    May 31st, 2017 at 8:19 pm

    I’m curious to see a side by side photo of the effect of this on one and done or another foundation. I’ve been wearing one and done again, after months of it not working right for me. I may have to buy a second tube.

    Reply
  3. LindaLibraLoca says

    May 31st, 2017 at 10:29 pm

    I like the thought of this product, mainly because I want most foundations to be just a tad less dewy than they are. The change in coverage is not really what I look for though, I totally agree with you on that. If I want full coverage, I´ll use full coverage.
    LindaLibraLoca recently posted … Philips Lumea Prestige IPL At Home Laser Hair Removal Treatment

    Reply
  4. Kim says

    June 1st, 2017 at 8:55 am

    I’m finding that powder is not my friend – my pores always seem more clogged/gunked up no matter what brand I’m using.

    Btw, you’re very motivational for eating more healthy. My fave lunch this week was sliced steak and cambozola on baguette. So, not healthy in any way. HAHA! When I was telling my gluten challenged friend about it yesterday, she said it was grounds for a throw-down next to the tennis courts (that we were walking by). I would have such a hard time if I had to be Gluten-Free. She’s struggling, for sure.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

About Makeup and Beauty Blog

Welcome to Makeup and Beauty Blog
Hi there! I’m Karen, your friendly neighborhood beauty addict, and I’m a Bay Area girl who hoards brown eyeshadow and covets coral lipstick. Every morning, I wake up and say, “I’m going to do something other than a smoky eye today.” Then…I end up doing a smoky eye anyway (most days). When I’m not putting on makeup, taking pictures of makeup or writing about makeup, which I’ve been doing daily since 2007 (!), you’ll find me hanging out with my hubby (“El Hub”), my four-year-old daughter (Connor Claire) and my torbie girl cat (Pretty Girl Rosie, a.k.a. PGR).

SHOP THE STORE


Long Live Lipstick Tee 💄



Blush Is My Crush Tee



Mascara & Kitties Tee



Thank You For Being a Friend Tee



You Hair Me Tee


Recent Posts

duri when in rome

This Matte Brown Classic Eye Makeup Goes With Everything

sonoma public library

Road Tripping in the North Bay Area: Historic Sonoma Plaza

aloe plant deck cocobaby

Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 661

Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 642

duri nail polishes

Saturday Surfing, Jan. 16, 2021

Social

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Featured Posts

Lady Unicorn

Weird Things I Like to Do

brows fill out beforehand

Before You Pluck or Wax Your Brows, You Must Do This

current bare skin status

What’s One Thing That Drastically Changed Your Skin for the Better?

red brown smokey eyes tutorial top pic 2

A Glamorously Grungy Makeup Tutorial: Smoky Reddish Brown Eyes and Vampy Matte Lips [MODERATE SKILL LEVEL]

Copyright © 2020 Makeup and Beauty Blog. Get in touch.