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4.0

341 reviews
68%
would repurchase
4.1/5
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Talc, Octyldodecyl lactate, Silica, Nylon-12, Isononyl isononanoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Lecithin, Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy difluoroethyl PEG Phosphate, Zein, Tetrasodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Potassium sorbate, [ /- Mica, titanium dioxide, iron oxides, Carmine, chromium oxide greens, ferric ferrocyanide, manganese violet, red 6 Lake, red 7 Lake, read 30 Lake, yellow 5 Lake, ultra marines] (as of 7/2015)

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    3.0
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    CandeeNova

    13 years ago

    I'm usually and NC30 in the winter and an NC35 up to NC40 in the summer. With this powder, I find that I have to get one that 1-2 shades lighter. Not only does it run darker but i also oxidizes a...

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

    HairBrunette, Other, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    KimLoveLe

    13 years ago

    BEST powder I've used so far ! <br> With every single powder that I use, it seems to give me a really cakey look, but when a friend told me about MAC's pressed powder, and how it was supposedly...

    About reviewer (33 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    BRANDI7013

    13 years ago

    I have the worlds oiliest skin! This powder has been my holy grail for awhile now. And, I would have never tried it had MAC not given my mom the wrong pressed powder (this instead of studio fix.)...

    About reviewer (159 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    ladyflash13

    13 years ago

    I bought this powder with the intention of using it to set my makeup and for touch-ups throughout the day. I wasn't very impressed with it; it only works with a very matte foundation, or else goes...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    blahblahh

    13 years ago

    Positives: - Nice, lightweight, healthy feeling - Nice, lightweight, healthy feeling (yes, I really like the sensation hence I’m counting it twice) Negatives: - Can be too powdery...

    About reviewer (58 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    lovejustinb246

    13 years ago

    helps with oil control.

    About reviewer (34 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesHazel

    2.0
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    takemenow

    13 years ago

    Does not control oil, makes my skin look powdery, bleh. It's not a good powder for me. I am always disappointed with MAC products. I will definitely not repurchase seeing as I can get a drug store...

    About reviewer (150 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGray

    3.0
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    bambigirl0512

    13 years ago

    I find this powder to be just average. It doesn't give me any coverage, and doesn't stop my skin from getting oily. It also leaves me with that powdery look. I prefer the studio careblend pressed...

    About reviewer (49 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    msmanetti

    13 years ago

    I purchased this in NC25 after much investigation and deliberation. I still got it wrong anyway :( This seems to accentuate fine hairs and look powdery on top. On the positive side it is very...

    About reviewer (25 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

    HairRed, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    DeorcVal

    13 years ago

    I love this powder! I have skin that gets pretty oily throughout the day. I use MAC Studio Fix Fluid NW20 and set it with this powder in NW20. Something that usually throws people off is that...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    raspberrysorceress

    13 years ago

    I got this in NC5 nearly a year ago, and to be honest - I thought it was crap. I was told by the MUA that it would set my foundation nicely (this was back when I was using studio fix fluid) and it...

    About reviewer (121 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    tyisha19

    13 years ago

    This powder i was kinda disappointed in. I mean i get that is it meant to give little coverage and i dont mind that but it does not control oil for me at all. Blot powder does a better job by far....

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Dark, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    louloubarbie

    13 years ago

    I use this for touch-up's. It keeps my foundation set, and never get's cakey or settles into my fine lines. I think it's the most perfect powder out there.

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    ExoticDoll

    13 years ago

    What baffles me about my SSPP is that mine doesn't give me a "sheer" finish... maybe I'm putting too much, who knows? But I love the finish it gives -- flawless and airbrushed. The texture is...

    About reviewer (44 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Tan, Neutral

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    galai_curryqueen9830

    13 years ago

    Great powder!! I use this to set my make up, and to touch up during the day. Before I got this, I used MUFE HD Translucent white powder, but I find that after 4-5 hours, my face will start to...

    About reviewer (136 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Karencitaaa

    13 years ago

    Love this for touchups throughout the day (:

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Ix3Chewie

    13 years ago

    This product is one of the first products I've ever gotten from Mac. I use this over my select foundation and it's very nice together. This powder is very sheer and doesn't make your face look...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    SuzanneDee

    13 years ago

    When a product is called Select Sheer, it's obviously not going to be opaque. So if you are looking for coverage, picked this up and were disappointed enough to give it a bad review, that's a...

    About reviewer (129 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Tan, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    neonpen

    13 years ago

    I use this over my studio fix foundation. Very matte and i never get oily when wearing this powder. Will def repurchase!!!

    About reviewer (90 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Styleherfamous

    14 years ago

    This is my first MAC powder, I bought this because I was looking for a something to set my foundation with. True to it's name, it IS actually really sheer. I got this 2 tones darker than my skin (I...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOily, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

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