NYX • Stay Matte but not Flat Powder Foundation • Powder

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miniequalcrzy on 5/25/2013 12:28:00 AM more reviews by miniequalcrzy

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Oily, Tan   Hair: Black   Eyes: Green    

I have two colors in this, sienna as a setting powder and chestnut as a contour colour
I love the color sienna, it's a little darker than my skin tone but my foundation is too light so it helps it become my skin color...a little darker but not orangey, its this really pretty color that reminds me of desert sand, kind of yellow ish but brown the only problem is that it doesn't control oil at ALL...stupid false advertising but that's not why I bought it anyways

The staying power is okay, it's still there on my glistening oily skin at 3 30 pm and I apply makeup at 7 30 ish in the morning, and I don't touch up at all cuz there's not enough time in between classes or during the lunch hour.
So though it doesn't control oil, it does stay put

The contour color tends to slide a bit however which is annoying but not so much so that it looks messy it's just not as precise of a line as it was at 8 am. The color chestnut is really pretty too and it works awesome for tan skin :) I even asked my ten year old sister which side she liked better (one side had my bronzer/contour on it) and she pointed to the bronzed side :P

In terms of coverage it has coverage if you buy a color a shade or two darker but if you don't like that..and I'm guessing most people don't (everybody's so picky ;) ) your gonna need some concealer

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nreid on 4/10/2013 11:54:00 PM more reviews by nreid

Age: 30-35   Skin: Very Dry, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

While I wasn't looking for a foundation powder when I bought this product, I bought it because I liked it's texture - it appears to be heavy if you swipe the cake with a finger or sponge, but it actually applies quite lightly if used only as a setting powder or touch-up powder. It's pretty sheer in that sense, so it can be layered.

I have very dry skin this powder doesn't feel heavy or highlight my dry patches. True to it's name, the finish isn't flat or terribly matte. I find it's perfect anywhere on my face but under the eyes. Applied under the eyes, it instantly sets any concealer I've applied that's crept into my fine lines and can create a caked-on look.

Only once did I try it with a wet sponge and it was absolutely useless as a foundation. It offers zero coverage (I bought the lightest shade, which is Ivory) and I couldn't even see where I'd applied it.

I wouldn't buy this product again, though, because the packaging is bulky and a bit ugly what with it's plain black shell and bold white lettering. Also, while it is sheer it doesn't really have too much else to offer and is way too sheer to be worn alone or over a BB or tinted moisturizer.

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NinaSun on 3/27/2013 11:17:00 PM more reviews by NinaSun

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Horrible. When you wear it by itself, it's very sheer, provides almost no coverage, makes your face look powdery, and doesn't last. If you use this as a powder over foundation, you get a cakey look. Don't recommend at all.

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*TOP REVIEWER* glamstep on 3/24/2013 1:57:00 PM more reviews by glamstep

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Black    

I got this after seeing its repeated in Emily Noel's yt videos. Luckily ULTA always has testers for their NYX foundations so I was quickly able to spot Soft Beige as being the closest to my yellow NC25 skin. I wear MAC MSF in Medium Plus for added warmth so I was looking for a similar effect, not exact shade match to wear over concealer to make everything more even & flawless. Coverage is quite good, medium and leaves a dewy finish, I love. I dont know if NYX has recently changed its formula or not because I was quite hesitant with this product because of the oxidizing issue many on MUA warned. I wore it for many days in a row & checked in various lights throughout the days and had no issues of the color darkening/orangeing out. However I did notice the wear wasn't superior quality. I often got blotchy (even after using Skindinavia setting spray on top) and I have quite dry skin. I almost always needed to touch up and made the mistake of not having a kabuki on hand and got instantly scared. It was so much darker/orange/muddy looking. I became so conscious of my technique on initial application and just accepted the sloppy blotch face at the end of the day, until I realized its not even worth the effort. On to the next powder search.

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lovexoxo on 3/4/2013 3:25:00 AM more reviews by lovexoxo

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

For me, this product works great! The coverage is amazing and it doesn't feel heavy. I had even left it on during a workout (oopsie) and it was still going strong. The only con is that if your face gets dry it looks a little flaky but nothing some moisturizer can't fix!

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callieinterrupted on 2/15/2013 6:24:00 PM more reviews by callieinterrupted

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Other   Eyes: Green    

PROS:
- Sets well
- Moderate coverage

CONS:
- Cakes on VERY easily
- Separates after a couple hours
- Makes skin itchy

This foundation is just average.. Nothing special. If you want a good cheap powder get Loreal.

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evapop on 2/15/2013 12:02:00 PM more reviews by evapop

Age: 36-43   Skin: Oily, Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brown, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This powder was featured on beautybroadcast, and was described as a foundation that could also be used as a setting powder. What led me to buy it was the description of the "glow" it gave your skin as a setting powder.

If by glow, you mean a super heavy, grease slicked look, then yes, it delivered. Even with a primer and good tinted moisturizer (Neutrogena 3-1), the product also oxydized after a few moments. The cherry on top was that my my concealer looked super cakey too, it was just awful. I love NYX - great glosses, E/S, and concealers - but this is terrible.

I am giving it 2 stars because maybe this would work well on dry or very mature skin. Also, I did not use it damp for coverage, I used it dry for extra coverage and to set.

PROS:
- For me, none, but there could be for ladies with mature or dry skin

CONS:
- Heavy (I used a light hand and a super fluffy kabuki brush over a light tinted moisturizer AND I had allowed time for the tinted moisturizer to dry)
- Caked my concealer
- Made my skin look oily not glowy
- Highlighted my pores vs. diffused them away
- Packaging is terrible (I almost broke a short, healthy nature nail to get get to the sponge - had to resort to turning compact upside down)
- Limited color selection
- Oxydized quickly - within minutes

For me, I would say Wet N Wild's Reserve Your Cabana created a better glow when applied all over on my NW20 skin than this. Plus it is MUCH cheaper and more versatile.

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Wickedxchick on 2/5/2013 10:36:00 PM more reviews by Wickedxchick

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

Im nc37 and bought warm beige. This powder has very little coverage so it was good as a setting powder. I have yellow undertones so its hard to find a good setting powder that wont affect the look of my foundation. This and the mac nc37 together did not alter the look . Wanted to keep this but it TINGLES IT BURNS i feel like my face is sweating; by itself or with foundation cannot make it work under these conditions. I can say I have very normal skin not many if any products affect my skin (breakouts, dryness,flakes ect) but this just didnot sit well. This felt worst than the inglot foundation i felt the tingle but it didnt bother me.

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HolyyMoleyy on 1/31/2013 12:36:00 AM more reviews by HolyyMoleyy

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This was a really disappointing powder. I have extremely pale skin and when I saw this i thought for sure it would be a pretty close match. And it was! For a few minutes.This powder actually oxodized on my skin to a tan color. It comes out darker than it looks in the package. I've had this for a while now and i've noticed its changed color in the compact, too. The coverage is very minimal, I wouldn't call it a powder foundation, more of a finishing powder. It gives no more of a matte finish than any other powder, honestly. I guess it'd be ok if you're very tan but it definitely didn't work for me. If you want a good mattifying powder, try the Rimmel Stay Matte! Cheap and effective.

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*TOP REVIEWER* jkpetite on 1/29/2013 4:43:00 PM more reviews by jkpetite

Age: 36-43   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Coarse   Eyes: Hazel    

I'm so disappointed. I gave this a try as an alternative to EDM. Big mistake. The coverage is not buildable. It's sheer - at best. I tried buffing it in with a flat top brush, still sheer. Tried using the sponge applicator, still sheer. Tried it wet, still sheer. SIGH. It's definitely NOT good as a foundation but it's decent as a pressed powder, so that's what I use it for. I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for medium-full coverage that is buildable. Back to EDM - my HG.

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ajewelofgod on 1/27/2013 10:37:00 PM more reviews by ajewelofgod

Age: 25-29   Skin: Sensitive, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Relaxed   Eyes: Brown    

I really like this powder foundation. I have it in SMP11 Sienna which is slightly golden but when blended with a powder brush and my Benefit Get Even blotting powder is a perfect shade. I think that its matte when first applied but 4 to 6 hrs later becomes dewy then oily. Im oily so that expected after 6 hrs. I apply moisturizer let it sink in then conceal dark circles and acne scarring using NYX Full Coverage concealer in Glow and Mac Studio Fix concealer blended (not sure what color). And then I use a D'Natures face brush with light hand with the SMBNF powder foundation and BGE in 02. Perfect match. This can be built up to full coverage however I dont need to, in my opinion. Very cheap also Dolly Pink Lipliner pairs well with it. Loving NYX products.

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wendigrl on 1/20/2013 2:11:00 PM more reviews by wendigrl

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I am very happy with this powder. I use it over my liquid foundation for extra coverage. It looks beautiful in pics!! Gorgeous overall skintone. When I first used it I did notice alot of oiliness after about 2 hours. Definitely got my moneys worth of oil blotting sheets at first! I switched primers and now use shine killer by nyx as well and it helps. Also I find this powder loves Kat Von D's foundation. Any time I wear them together I notice my skin just looks really good. Overall, its not necessarily matte but it definitely isn't flat and that's good enough for me! I've already re purchased because I use it every day now.

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LumpyDumpling on 1/11/2013 5:31:00 PM more reviews by LumpyDumpling

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

A bit of a misnomer here... this powder is lovely, but i would describe the finish as 'silky' or even 'glowing'... not AT ALL matte. As the powder wears, it comes to look rather heavy... i was disappointed...

My skin is somewhere between normal and dry, so it surprises me that a matte finish wasn't achieved!

Also, rather oddly: this powder hit pan faster than anything i've used before! Did i use more in lieu of the promised matte finish? Did they under-fill the pan? Is this powder simply weak in both quality AND quantity?

But it certainly isn't all bad: i couldn't perceive any scent, which is a plus in my book! The compact remained secure, if slightly less painted, in my purse for the duration of its life.
And the biggest reason for my rating leniency: this is a drugstore powder that was pale enough for me!!! The shade (01 Ivory) was light enough to adequately match my shockingly pallid skin! Ooh hoo!

All in all... i find this powder adequate. As i wait for my Meow foundation to arrive, i will continue to scrape the sides of the pan.

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ickythump on 1/10/2013 7:24:00 PM more reviews by ickythump

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Blue    

The lady told me this would be great for my oily skin and "awesome for covering acne" (I was having a breakout) and she recommend it. Said it wouldn't be cakey.

Ha.

I find it to be really cakey and after a day of work I look like an oil painting. I would not recommend this to anyone.

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brenduhhh on 1/3/2013 1:01:00 AM more reviews by brenduhhh

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I used this powder either over my concealer or over my foundation. It gave me a nice glow but did not make me matte at all, which I wanted because I have oily skin. The packaging is pretty bulky and you don't get as much product as you think you would. Overall, this product did not work for me and would work better on combination to dry skin (but do keep in mind powders do accentuate dry patches).

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clp53 on 12/28/2012 3:51:00 AM more reviews by clp53

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

Doesn't work for someone with oily skin. Sits on my face too cake-y. The powder inside Shattered day one... Annoying packaging.

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Everythingbeautynyc on 12/10/2012 2:46:00 PM more reviews by Everythingbeautynyc

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

I found NYX at my local Rickys store, apparently they are carrying nyx all the sudden at New York City Rickys beauty supply stores. I was pretty happy to see the brand face to face and to see the display, where you can actually see everything before you buy, however the lighting in the store is so bright sometimes colors or any of that are decieving, I bought this powder, and the hd foundation, which everyone sais is a dupe for MUFE HD foundation, I tested all the shades on my hand of this powder, and this color golden beige number 5 appeared to be the color that matched best even though i am the fairest of them all, im so white like a sheet of paper, however, i do not usually purchase powder that is porcelain light that most people would who are my complexion it looks too white to buy the lightest shade, I look ghostly in the lightest shade of any powder and i have pink undertones, so i go mostly towards a yellow based slightly darker then my skintone color, so I figured because of the placement this #5 was the second lightest color, its not however, what i did was i tested it at home on my face with the powder puff and it looked really nice, and i swatched my photoready powder in light medium, and the nyx powder foundation and they were very close a match, and the Revlon photoready powder has been my favorite go to powder, whih i usually use without any foundation cause i find thats enough coverage, now the nyx was maybe more thicker the the photoready powder so more coverage, and i liked the way it looked it looked really nice and you couldnt tell it was much darker on my skin, it made my skin look very flawless, perfect skin, I figured i would also look in daylight as well, so i swatched in daylight and i found that actually the photoready powder in light medium looked darker then this one, golden beige color by nyx #5, i know i thought #4 was the lightest, because in the store it looked like the lightest shade, however they didn't place things accurately in order, but this did work for me and i am happy with it, and i did get it for 10$ and i really like it, i did get the lightest foundation, so having a slightly darker powder sort of evens that out anyway, however i usually use powders as foundation to begin with, and this one looked very nice and i was happy to see its talc free and also i believe paraben free, i thought i saw that on the label. And it has 7.1 grams of product so does the photo-ready, the consistency has some silky finish to it, which some people would think is shiney however its a natural matte finish and it just has a natural skin look, which is similar to the photoready, I would say this is a great product and a great price as well. And I really like it, i keep thinking however that i need to exchange it for perhaps something a little loser to my skin tone but it looked good on the skin, and the concealers i purchased in every corrective color, and the lightest shade and second to lightest shade and wow are those great the yellow and the lightest shade for the under eye circles, omg that looked beautiful underneath this powder. I was really impressed. I see some negative reviews about this powder and i was kind of shocked because it looked perfect on my face, much better then or equal to the mac msfs cause i have two of those in very light shades and those are like very matte and very light, and very rough, this is a nice soft velvety texture this powder by nyx. And it gives the skin a nice finish like the mac msfs are supposed to do. The matte Mac msfs are extremely rough and drying and just not good at all, and I think this nyx powder is as good as any high end brand or drugstore brand of powders, reminds me of when i used to use cliniques powders i was very loyal to their powders they had a double foundation powder, and i used to get a nude shade, however those used to have pink undertones, and that would make me look more pink and i didnt like that. This one is close to perfect. I do want to go back to the store again and check out the powders just in case there's a better match but im as pale as pale could get, i think this is also real blend-able, so thats why it matches my skin tone so well, it would be kind of hard to go wrong with this. My tip for the fairest ladies out there, is if your also pink undertones, you should get a shade darker then the lightest, this one is light medium, and my favorite the photo-ready is also light medium, so thats interesting and it doesn't appear like im wearing a really darker color or anything. I did a swatch test this morning and it seemed to blend in with my skin and just be slightly darker. Well its not like it was 40$ or something unreasonable. However ive probably spent this week 100$ on nyx products since they came to rickys. here in NYC, i do have some things to return however but those are lip products

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hobosmiles on 12/2/2012 12:43:00 AM more reviews by hobosmiles

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

The name of this powder was music to my ears. When I first heard about it I was hoping it would be a magical powder created by the make up fairies to make everybody look beautiful. The name implies that you're matte and glowing at the same time- SOUNDS SO AMAZING.In reality it should be called "The Really Matte Powder That Doesn't Make You Glow, But Instead Makes You Sparkle". It's the Revlon Photoready problem all over again! It doesn't have some magical glow property, but instead is infused with sparkles. The few times I wore this outside my boyfriend asked if I put shimmer powder on my face... this is coming from the man who can't notice the difference between eyes with and without make up on, bless his poor soul. Also, it's not a powder foundation by any means. It literally has like zero coverage. Actually... it's coverage is sparkles. lol. Anyways, don't waste your time with this. It's kind of awful. I recommend Cargo Blu-Ray powder. More expensive, but magical stuff. Sooo magical.

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jesgot57 on 11/29/2012 7:06:00 PM more reviews by jesgot57

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

When I first apply this powder to my skin, I love how to looks! It covers without looking powdery. But this product wears off my skin in the matter of an hour. Even with primer and setting spray, my skin isn't even that oily.

The other downsides to this product is, there is a lot of fall out while applying. I have used both a flat top brush and a large powder brush.
Also, I have been using this powder for less than two months, about 3 times a week, and I have already hit pan. Doesn't seem worth my money.

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Asteroid12 on 11/19/2012 3:38:00 PM more reviews by Asteroid12

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Tan   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I purchased this product after becoming increasingly frustrated with MAC Studio fix. The SF was making my skin look very oily after 2 hours of wear, along with oxidization which made it turn a darker orangy color. I was looking for something that would give me similar coverage as I have hyper pigmentation on my cheeks as a result of too much time in the sun and BC pills. This is NOT comparable to Studio fix as other reviewers have indicated. It doesn't have the same coverage and looks very powdery on the face. I tried to apply this 3 ways; First with a brush. It offered sheer coverage at best. Then I tried with the sponge (dry) included in the package. The powder sat in my fine lines and scars making it very obvious that I was wearing foundation (blech). Lastly, I tried using the sponge wet...biggest mistake of my life!! I looked like I was trying out for a part in the Walking Dead. It felt so heavy on my face almost like a mask. I tried to "buff" it with a brush to no avail, I had to wash it off. Not worth the 10 bucks. Next, I will be trying MUFE duo matte next.

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