October 27, 2013

OSiS+ Dust It

After my first foray into OSiS+ hair styling products with Refresh Dust, the next product on my to-try list was Dust It ($23.50 CAD), a mattifying powder texturizer.

Not many companies make powder texturizers so the concept may be new to some of you (as it was to me). Essentially, a powder texturizer is a dry powder that adds volume and texture to your hair. It may have some mattifying properties, as is the case with Dust It, but it isn't a dry shampoo, which is more for leaving your hair feeling clean/fresh between washes.


Dust It comes in a tiny shaker bottle with a twist-off lid that you tap gently, applying product to your roots. Next, you use your fingers to rub it in, lifting to create volume and running through the ends to create texture. The powder is white but very finely milled so it blends in even on dark hair.

Overall, I was pretty pleased with the amount of volume and texture I was able to get using this. It worked particularly well on my "bangs" which separate easily and tend to get greasy by the end of the day (note: I don't really have bangs but the front of my hair is side-parted in a way that resembles them). However, the powder did leave my hair feeling a little weird... kind of chalky and gummy. If that doesn't bother you then I do think this is a really cool product to try, especially if you have fine/limp hair that needs a little oomph. It will give you the look of teased hair without all the damage!

14 comments:

  1. I'm not hugely fond of texturising powders cus' I hate the feeling that they leave in my hair! My old roommate swore by this product though, she absolutely loved it. x

    Gemma // DuggyDimples

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    1. The feeling is a bit weird... I'm not sure I'm used to it yet!

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  2. I remember reading about this product on a UK beauty blog I used to follow - apparently, it can provide UNBELIEVABLE volume - but for some reason (ok, it could be the price LOL!) I've never picked up the powder - it would be an expensive mistake LOL! Wish they had testers to try before you buy!

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    1. I know, and I think this is really a product that people will either love or hate. The volume is great but it comes at a cost (price and weird-feeling hair).

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  3. Never heard of this product or brand! Thanks for the review :)

    Bailey
    aka Bailey

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  4. ive been hearing a lot about this product, mostly from Canadian bloggers though. have to look to see if its available in the states, thanks for the recommendation.
    x http://1finedai.blogspot.com/

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  5. Oh wow it looks amazing... I'd much prefer to use this rather than dry shampoo, thank you for the review! xx

    Gemma ♥ | Miss Makeup Magpie

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  6. lovely blog :)
    http://saltskinned.blogspot.com.au

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  7. I've not used this particular product, but I've used something similar and it just seems to never work when I use it!.. Weep! x

    laurathinksabout.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. The first time I tried, it didn't work very well but I think I've finally got the hang of it. Pity it hasn't worked for you! :(

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  8. I've tried the big sexy hair powder and it does a good job of adding volume but leaves it feeling gritty too.

    katespitz.blogspot.com

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    1. I know... I'm not sure I like the gritty feeling. It's hard not to touch my hair!

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  9. I got this as a PR sample or in an Influenster box or something and I found it so hard to use. I had to go online and watch the YouTube vid on how to use it...I found out I had been using way too much, and you essentially have to cover the holes on the dispenser and only allow the product to come out of like one tiny hole. I haven't used it since I cut bangs, but I have the same exact problem as you do, and I can't stand it when my bangs separate. I will re-try it out now to see if it works for me :)
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    The Fashionable ESQ (Esquire)
    http://www.thefashionableesq.blogspot.com/

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