Napoleon Perdis • NP Set Pasarella Powder Foundation • Powder

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TaylorHarpenau on 4/22/2013 1:23:00 AM more reviews by TaylorHarpenau

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I LOVE this powder. I have it in set 1, 2, 3, and 4 because I love it so much and because my skin tone varies that much from natural to tanned to spray tanned. I've tried other powders but none live up to this one. I use a light dusting to set my foundation or on lazier days I use the included sponge to sweep it on. Never had any problems with the powder or packaging breaking but I also leave it at home in my makeup bag. HG powder forever!

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GlitzyGremlin on 11/2/2012 6:57:00 AM more reviews by GlitzyGremlin

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

My favorite pressed powder! Even after using it to retouch my make up during work as I get a bit shiny it still lasts me ages. A little bit is all you need as it can build up very quickly and leave you looking like your make up is caked on and also very matte. The only downside is that my compact lid has broke off so I can't close it properly but then again I have had it for ages and I carry it around with me a lot. Will be buying again.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Tashina on 7/16/2012 8:50:00 PM more reviews by Tashina

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Fair, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I have come to the conclusion that I will never again pay high end prices for makeup. I won't go over $16 for foundation and so the fact that I love this powder is bugging the crap out of me. I refuse to pay $30 to replace it. This is a great powder. Only one complaint as far as the actual powder goes. It can be built up to a medium coverage but it gets very matte as you build it up. You will definitely want highlighter or a primer with some glow. Other than that, I love the powder itself. What I hate is the fact that for $30 you really don't get very much product. Even for a $10 drugstore powder you can get more than that. I know you get what you pay for but you shouldn't have to go broke or save up to look nice on a daily basis. I also hate that the packaging is bulky and ther really isn't that much product. It makes you feel like you are getting more han you are and that pisses me off. This product was part of someone else's huge makeup collection that was given to me for free, but I should never have tried it because I won't buy it again.

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deebee27 on 4/2/2012 7:26:00 AM more reviews by deebee27

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I love this powder!! I find it's perfect on my combination skin as long as I moisturise and prime first - if not it can dry out my skin. The colour is a perfect match (I have medium/tanned skin) I use Set 5. It is lightish coverage, looks very natural and is just enough to even out my skin tone/cover up any redness. Price is great too - I've noticed it's actually come down in price since I first bought it (from $45 to $38), and I usually stock up when Target has 30% off so overall really worth it. I didn't think this was deduct-a-star worthy but the packaging as some other reviewers have mentioned, is sooo ugly and clunky I hope they upgrade it one day!

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IGotThemBunz on 3/22/2012 8:53:00 PM more reviews by IGotThemBunz

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This is the only powder that sets my concealer without making my under eyes look cakey and dry. I love this powder as a setting powder, but i would not wear this powder alone due to the fact that it provides very light coverage & i do not have very good skin. I need a little more coverage than this provides. I totally recommend this product to anyone looking for a good setting powder or to those girls with perfect who just want to minimize the appearance of pores :)

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ElleLeigh on 9/6/2011 1:14:00 AM more reviews by ElleLeigh

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Oily, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

While I do think this is an excellent powder, there are some negatives.
The positives- It has a lovely, soft, silky finish that applies like a dream. It doesn't make your look overly powdery and I have not found it to be cakey. I have combination/oily skin (with a very oily nose), and when I apply this to set my liquid foundation in the morning it is hours before I have to blot or touch up with powder again. The compact also comes with a mirror, which is always a plus, and has a space for a powder puff or sponge if you need it (although I prefer using brushes)
The negatives- The packaging IMO is clunky and ugly. It also breaks very easily so make sure not to drop it! The powder itself breaks into little pieces once you have significantly hit pan. I re-bought this powder three times and it broke apart each time and I am VERY careful with my makeup so it wasn't just a coincidence. My pores used to clog very easily and this powder would constantly be causing comedonal acne so I had to stop using it until my skin cleared up about a year ago. In terms of price vs. quantity, this powder costs a lot in Australia (I think about $50) and you get 11g, less than your average MAC powder (And MSFN costs $47 Aus).
The neutral- This is light coverage but does have coverage none the less. My skin is pretty clear and with this and concealer I am good to go. The colour range is pretty neutral, not too yellow or too pink. This could be a pro or con depending on your skintone. There's a pretty good range of colours.
All in all I think it's a great product in itself, and I would be happy to use it up if someone gave it to me, but because of the ugly packaging, the breakability product (which makes it so much more difficult to use) and the tendency to clog pores, I would not repurchase. A great alternative with far better packaging and a product that does not break but has almost identical benefits and claims is MAC studio careblend powder (not available in Australia yet but I order it from the American MAC) x

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KiwiPi on 7/18/2011 5:13:00 PM more reviews by KiwiPi

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Black, Medium   Eyes: Green    

I like this foundation...it has a fast application and goes on very evenly. Extremely convenient. Sometimes I like to do a matte face (I usually use products that provide some type of a subtle glow) and this is perfect. Coverage is very buildable and blendable. However, if my skin is dry, this foundation does tend to make the dryness more visible. I always make sure to use a good moisturizer and primer (usually NP Set or Pixi) beforehand.

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*TOP REVIEWER* chuugle on 7/11/2011 4:31:00 PM more reviews by chuugle

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I was on the lookout for a great powder foundation that matched my asian skintone without making my acne worse and I'm pretty happy with this. I love that it's a powder which makes travelling a cinch and is quicker for me to apply than liquid foundations. There weren't really any directions as to the correct way to apply this but I find that patting the foundation on works best for me. The compact itself is well made and the sponge is pretty good quality as well. I feel that the coverage is on the lighter side so I still need to cover my blemishes with a concealer. The color match is great for me. I love that it has a yellow base as most foundations tend to oxidize pink. I'm a NC 25 and I use Light-Medium.

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missmayra on 5/15/2011 11:21:00 PM more reviews by missmayra

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I can't believe I'd been searching high and low for my perfect pressed powder and it was sitting right under my nose at Target all this time!
I've tried Lancome Dual Finish, MAC Studio Fix, MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural, MAC Careblend, L'oreal Infallible, Diorskin Forever, Shu Uemura Powder Foundation, Make Up For Ever Duo Mat,  Too Faced Amazing Face, Chanel,  Fashion Fair, Iman Luminous Powder Foundation, Benefit Get Even, Origins, Laura Mercier Powder Foundation, Clinique, Prescriptives...
This powder from NP Set is my favorite!  I am mixed race (Filipino/puerto rican/German) with strong yellow undertones. The biggest problem I have with powders and Foundations are color match. Some look gray or dull on me even though the color seems to be a decent match. This NP powder is a great match for me, but best of all, it makes my complexion bright and luminous! I love it!!!
There are only about 5 different shades of this powder and they all seem to be pretty warm-toned to me.  I am NC35 and use Light Medium. 
This finish is satin matte with no discernible sparkles. It works perfectly with my normal to oily skin. I'd say it's medium coverage.  Right now I have some pigmentation issues so I do not use this alone as a foundation. I use it with my Laura Mercier Powder Brush to set liquid foundation.  I also use it with the sponge it came with to touch up throughout the day. And speaking of touchups, I only need a couple throughout the day because this is long-lasting too!
$30 at Target.  Expensive for Target, but it is so worth it!!!

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murphyh on 5/2/2011 2:48:00 AM more reviews by murphyh

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

I'm really surprised by just how good this foundation powder is! I've tried so many foundation powders, mostly mineral foundation powders including Ultraceuticals, Pur Minerals, Physicians Formula, BYS, etc and this is the best. It is better in terms of staying power and the fine texture of the powder. For reference, my skin is quite oily in the t zone and sensitive on the cheekbones and under-eyes. The colours are a bit confusing to choose. I originally thought I'd be no. 2 light, but the extra light, no. 1 is a better match. For reference, my skin tone is light/fair with pink undertones. The tone of the powder does a good job in minimising redness. the price is higher than many other powders but I believe it's worth it.Cheers!

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manhattanite on 1/5/2011 3:01:00 PM more reviews by manhattanite

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

Good stuff. Damn good shade match. Good, buildable coverage. Beautiful finish. Does not break me out at all (which is unusual for me and foundations). It's pricey...but worth it.

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*TOP REVIEWER* jqsuared on 11/1/2010 11:43:00 AM more reviews by jqsuared

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

I'm impressed with this powder foundation. I bought it at Target, it was a little pricey but you get a ton of product. First, the packaging is great. All compacts should be made this way. Its a sturdy, white compact, when you open it there is a mirror where there's supposed to be a mirror, and then your powder is on the bottom portion of the compact. And you get A LOT of product, which I love. And then, underneath the powder, it flips open to store a cosmetic sponge, not a crappy brush. The coverage is light to medium as most powder foundations are. There are about 10 shades to choose from and they are all good shades. Nothing to pink, nothing to yellow and nothing to orange. Just good, natural looking shades. The color I chose matches PERFECTLY. If I'm just around the house, I'll wear the powder alone, but if I'm going out, I will use it to set my liquid foundation, with a flawless finish. I think I like the NP powder foundation more than my Too Face. Both were about the same price and about the same amount of product. I use my Too Face wet for better coverage, so maybe I'll try this one wet too. Overall, good product, a little expensive, wonderful packaging and good amount.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Annushka on 9/2/2010 5:45:00 AM more reviews by Annushka

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Tan   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

i havent used this powder as a foundation yet because i use the np stick, or studio sculpt by mac.
i use this as a setting powder and what i did notice (as is what every one is saying) it doesnt cake and sets my face well.

my mineralize powder by mac cakes after about 2 hours but with this i feel confident that it wont.

i only gave it a 3 because i actually havent tried it by itself onl.y because of my acne scarring is too dark at the moment for me to only wear a powder.

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joprash on 8/21/2010 5:23:00 PM more reviews by joprash

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Olive   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

This is the best powder foundation I have had so far. I have tried several ones MAC, Estee Lauder, Dior, Chanel, Revlon, Maybelline to name a few. This is very hydrating, does not settle into creases, gives perfect matt finish without the drying effect and lasts all day. This wins over all just cause it provides perfect coverage without being cakey and without creasing into lines. I love this!!

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HarleyChick on 7/27/2010 2:36:00 PM more reviews by HarleyChick

Age: 44-55   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I love this. It's so creamy and smooth. I use MAC NC35 Studio Finish concealer, if that helps, and this product in the Medium or #3 shade. I'm at that awkward stage where I use both acne AND wrinkle creams (yes, so very sad), but this works well for me on my combination skin, over light liquid foundation. Sets the liquid well. My skin is not nice enough to wear this alone, and I think it would be too sheer for me. I'd definitely buy again despite the $30 price tag, but my first compact is lasting a long time! And yeah, the packaging is fugly, but the product is what I love.

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burgers on 5/24/2010 2:48:00 AM more reviews by burgers

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Black    

When I read that this contains shea butter, I thought it would be like Stila IPF and it is similar in that coverage is pretty light and the finish is very natural (not flat or matte). However, I've found the staying power is way better than IPF - my skin still looks even at the end of the day, whereas when I wear IPF it seems to disappear after a few hours. Also, it feels weightless in comparison to IPF and I don't feel like I'm wearing any makeup. Oil control is pretty good, especially compared to the mineral powder foundations I have tried.
I'm NC20 (perhaps a little more neutral) and bought shade 1 (extra light). It seems to be the right depth but a little too yellow for me. I'm just applying it lightly with a brush and it looks alright. I don't know if this foundation will work for paler people because I am not that pale yet using the lightest shade...
I really love how this foundation evens out my skin while still looking natural, so I will purchase this again provided a) I don't become any paler over winter and b) I am not made aware of a similar product with a less scary ingredients list. I am not too happy about the price ($45 at Australian Targets) considering it is a lower-tier version of Napoleon but it gives the results I've been searching for SO long.

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bklynbelle on 2/28/2010 5:16:00 PM more reviews by bklynbelle

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I don't wear liquid foundation, and have been searching for a really good powder foundation for eons. This definitely fits the bill. Granted, $30 for a powder foundation is rather steep, but I would rather pay good money for a quality product, than waste my money on a slew of inferiors.
That said.....This foundation makes my skin look so fresh and soft. It has coverage, but allows my real skin to shine through. It is formulated with Shea Butter and Pomegranite, which makes it moisturizing and non-creasing at the same time. The sponge is also nice and soft and pliable.
Definitely a go-to product.

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*TOP REVIEWER* amanda23 on 2/21/2010 10:21:00 PM more reviews by amanda23

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

I don't normally buy a product without checking on the review first, but I was in need of some major retail therapy and I am a powder foundation junkie. The description on the box had be sold and I recklessly decided to purchase. My regular Merle Norman powder foundation had been leaving me rather dry and I was intrigued by the Shea butter in this foundation. The colour is bang-on, the finish is soft and smooth, perfect amount of coverage and very natural-looking. I cannot say enough good things about this foundation and I will definitely be repurchasing. Edit: Initially I was swept up in this stuff but I have noticed that it goes on a little grainy and doesn't have the best coverage. I prefer StudioFix and Merle Norman's Ultra Powder Foundation to this.

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Wildthang on 2/7/2010 10:45:00 PM more reviews by Wildthang

Age: 44-55   Skin: Normal, Tan   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I've tried every foundation and I find this one is the best . I apply dry it with a Sephora double sided sponge , and it goes on smooth and doesn't cake , I love it !.

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Stephanie10 on 12/12/2009 2:07:00 AM more reviews by Stephanie10

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

This used to be the only foundation I would buy for a while. It is great. It matches my skin perfectly, it isn't too cakey, and it's in a compact so I can re apply throughout the day. It's pressed so I can apply it super quickly. It matched my skin tone so exactly sometimes I didn't even look while I was applying! and it still looked great. But I have switched over to maybelline now because this foundation does only give light coverage and for my acne and scarring I need to use something with heavier coverage and their liquid foundation just works better for me. But this was a great buy. Only complaints would be how expensive it was and not such great coverage. But I may start buying it again sometime. Probably more towards the summer.

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