You need this MAC Studio Fix powder dupe in your handbag

MaxFactor Facefinity powder is literally a makeup pocket rocket. It's taking position as the handiest item to have in your handbag.

There are certain makeup items that are known handbag essentials. They are your 'can't go out without' products. For me, my handbag essentials are lip pencil, lipgloss, bronzer and a compact powder.

Many of us have become best friends with MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation as a handbag makeup saver. But, on my last few outings, I have brought out Max Factor Facefinity Compact Foundation Powder and it has lived up to the job every time. Studio Fix Powder is twice the price of Max Factor Facefinity, so a good alternative is essential for five-week months. And maybe, just maybe, it could replace your staple powder foundation altogether!

MAC

MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation €32

When you've spent the guts of an hour perfecting your face for an evening on the town you're going to need a great touch up kit to keep it looking fresh. You've got to think about lipstick smudging, mascara running and eyeliner gooping. Your face makeup might go patchy and your blusher might wear off. These are all of the makeup-ruiners we need to tackle every time we go out. If you're going to keep that face looking fresh your touch-up kit needs to be up to scratch.

Max Factor

Max Factor Facefinity Compact Foundation €16.99

Facefinity fits perfectly into my ideal touch-up kit. It's going to tackle two problems for you. The first issue it tackles is shine. Whether your skin is oily or dry or sensitive you will most likely get at least a little shine somewhere on your face. This is the perfect powder to pat down shine and mattify your skin again. On a dry skin type, you can use a powder brush to apply just a little dusting of powder. If you are oily you can use the sponge applicator to apply more product and re-set your foundation all over.

The second problem this tackles is makeup wear-off. Makeup wear-off is when your face starts to look uneven as your foundation moves and skin tone shines through. Not that there is anything wrong with your natural skin tone-it just doesn't fit in with a flawless, porcelain, perfectly contoured face. Like Studio Fix powder, Facefinity is a foundation powder so unlike a sheer powder it actually gives you coverage as well as mattifying your skin. Coverage and powder in one compact is the perfect combination for touching up a shiny, uneven face.

What's your favourite product for topping up your makeup?