I bought this in Frangrance Free Translucent. It does work well to matte my shiny face, but it makes me pale. I usually swipe brozer over my face to lighten it up.

Love this powder. I've tried many loose powders from the high end to the drugstore brands. I broke out using Bare Escentuals and MAC didnt give me enough coverage. I decided to give this old standy a try. I'm surprised I always surpassed this and even thought it was discontinued. Found them at Rite-aid.
Chose the neutral beige color and it's wonderful. Yes, the scent is a bit strong but tolerable. It didn't bother me all day and best of all, my face didnt feel like an oil slick after a few hours. In fact, I only had to powder my nose near the end of the work day. This is awesome!
I'm crossing my fingers that I won't break out in the next few days.

First things first...I have yet to find a replacement for Laura Mercier or Shiseido Enriched loose powder! With that being said I tried Coty Airspun Face Powder after reading some positive reviews here and frankly, it is not bad for an inexpensive loose powder.

The pros are that the wide range of colors are more than most companies offer in their lineup. The powder is long wearing and actually feels light in texture and could not be more jet milled - it is like silk.

The cons are that the fragrance will knock you out! It fades but it smells old fashioned:( Also, the packaging is unattractive - although I have read some reviewers like the nostalgia behind the packaging. The plastic film that covers the product is a joke...I tried to poke holes in it but decided instead to recycle an old Shiseido loose powder container and fill the contents with this so I could at least have a sifter! Also, if you have dryness or tend to get dehydrated be careful with this product it will emphasize those shortcomings!

Overall I gave it three lippies. I had to take one off for the fragrance that knocked me off my feet, the other was because of the tendency to dry my skin out with daily use (even though I moisturize). I didn't take another lippie off for packaging since I rated the quality of packaging so low.

I started wearing this when Christ was still in shortpants. Then it disappeared from the shelves and was impossible to find...that is....until today! There it was on the bottom shelf of a Rite Aid. Those beautiful cardboard retro boxes just the way I remembered. I could not for the life of me remember the color I had once worn however, pulling the tops off of every color I settled on Naturally Neutral, the color most suited to my NC15 skin. Once home I poked holes in the plastic film and sifted out enough to flouff over my by then, shiny nose. As it matted down my face to a perfect veil of flawless perfection I got that whiff of violets. Sweet Baby Jesus it was 1974 all over again. If only the inventor of Coty Airspun could still see how the throngs of devoted fans still love this powder, a powder that has not ever been tweaked. I love this product which btw beats the snot out of NARS, Chanel and Dior!!!

Based on the positive reviews here, I ordered Airspun powder from Beautifulperfumes.com a couple of months ago. Sadly, this powder is not for me. The texture, however, was very fine and smooth,and the packaging is absolutely adorable. But this powder gave me pesky little blackheads on my nose and clogged pores on my cheeks and forehead-nothing severe though like cystic acne or anything. It also made my dry spots drier hence the "cakey" look. when I used moisturizer underneath, it just made my skin look dull. But I love the packaging and nostalgic memories-the scent is overpowering, but it reminds me of my grandmother who used this religiously. So for nostalgic purposes plus the original packaging, I give 2 lippies, but will not repurchase. I much prefer Maybelline Dream Matte Powder, as it looks completely natural, doesn't accentuate dry spots, doesn't clog my pores/cause acne, but controls shine. I just wish this came in loose powder form, but I can crush it, so to speak and transfer it to the Coty container and use a big fluff brush to apply.

I've used this powder for years! On occasion I've strayed to trying compact powder, but no matter the brand, they always look cakey and too heavy. The finish I get with the translucent Airspun is so smooth and pretty flawless. Sure, as others have said, the packaging could be improved, but I really don't mind it. When I start a new container, I just take a straight pin and poke some holes in the plastic. I then shake some out into the lid and use my Essence of Beauty kabuki brush to apply. You can't beat the price and the slight fragrance doesn't bother me. Great stuff!

I used this product religiously as a teenager. It made my skin flawless and smooth. I've tried other powders and nothing provides the same finish. The texture of the powder is so fine it blends well and it does not cake.

the downside would be the packaging and lack of and applicator. the lack of a screw top lid makes it impossible to toss in the purse.

This is one of the best loose powders I have ever used. Yes, it's been around forever and the packaging isn't the best, but just try it and see. It makes my skin look and feel absolutely perfect every time.

I actually took an old Chanel container for loose powder, cleaned it out and then transferred the Coty powder to that. It seals up perfectly and then you have more control over how much you are applying. Plus, I can still use my Chanel container! (it wasn't as good of a powder as this one, but it was still fine). Anyway, even though the packaging is pretty much crap it's still worth messing with.

Also, you can get two containers of Airspun for the same price at Walgreens, I think they are running a special. Definately worth a try.

I've been using the Translucent shade for years, both on its own and with foundation underneath, and have always been pleased with the effect. A little goes a long way and the coverage it provides is perfect for me. My face ends up looking natural and not too "made-up."

The packaging could be improved. Like another reviewer mentioned having to poke holes in the plastic film is not the best product design but I like the stuff so much, I'm willing to work with it.

I've been using the Translucent shade for years, both on its own and with foundation underneath, and have always been pleased with the effect. A little goes a long way and the coverage it provides is perfect for me. My face ends up looking natural and not too "made-up."

The packaging could be improved. Like another reviewer mentioned having to poke holes in the plastic film is not the best product design but I like the stuff so much, I'm willing to work with it.