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*TOP REVIEWER* Dina20 on 2/15/2004 8:16:00 PM more reviews by Dina20

Age: 25-29   Skin: Acne-prone, Olive   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

I use this to set my Jane Stay Calm foundation and it works wonderfully. I love that its translucent so it doesn't interfere with the shade of my foundation. I haven't experience any breakouts from this thus far so that is a big plus. Yes, the other reviews are right, the packaging is horrible but for 1.99 it is still a teriffic bargain.

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*TOP REVIEWER* secondadonna on 2/11/2004 10:31:00 AM more reviews by secondadonna

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

I was really hoping to love this, and used it devotedly for almost a month before giving up. The shade is much too pink for me, for one thing, but more importantly it didn't apply evenly (and I tried several different applicators) and didn't really control shine - my skin isn't THAT oily, either. I found myself having to reapply far more often than with any other powder, because I got shiny again almost right away. The compact is also terrible - it doesn't have a real hinge, so the lid of mine snapped off after a month, and it never closed properly to begin with so after that it was toast.

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ComplexCorrigan on 2/11/2004 4:41:00 AM more reviews by ComplexCorrigan

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

Just wanna add my *RAVE* to the reviews! EVERYONE should try this! It is so good and at less than $2 it is ridiculous to not give it a shot! I love to pop it out of it's ugly, cheap compact and put it in my MAC blot powder compact.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Designkelly on 1/13/2004 11:31:00 AM more reviews by Designkelly

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Dry, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Hazel    

I don't know, I wasn't a big fan of this product. I really think the color was way too light. I might repurchase in another shade to see if that is better. Otherwise I will stick with my MAC Select SHeer pressed powder

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snake_oil on 1/3/2004 2:41:00 AM more reviews by snake_oil

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Other   Eyes: Hazel    

Like many others I find this to be at least equal to MAC Blot. I throw this in my purse for touch-ups, it really extends the life of my Studio Fix compact to touch up with this rather than the SF. Eliminates shine with a lovely finish that makes my C2 complexion look even better than when wearing Studio Fix alone. Awesome, awesome, awesome find.

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*TOP REVIEWER* outdoorsgal on 1/2/2004 3:40:00 AM more reviews by outdoorsgal

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

A fantastic pressed powder that rivals MAC's Blot Powder.
My MAC BP was finished and rather than spend the $$ for a new one, I decided to get the NYC Translucent pressed powder for $2.98 CAD.
It's great for touch ups, doesn't cake and looks natural.
The packaging is so so, but for the price it's worth it.

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Dazza on 12/21/2003 5:20:00 PM more reviews by Dazza

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I dunno 'bout this one...After I read all the reviews on MUA twice, I decided to get this powder cause I'd run out of my fave, CornSilk. In fact, I bought two of these pressed powders. What was I thinking?!? This stuff is NOT that great. In fact, it's not even that translucent! I look like a ghost when I put it on, and I'm fairly light-skinned. I spend more time just blending the smelly stuff in. Blah - what a pisser!

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Peach_Pancake_126 on 12/18/2003 6:06:00 PM more reviews by Peach_Pancake_126

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I love this powder! It does everything it says it does: controls oil, goes on sheer, gives you a natural look and doesn't clog pores. A mirror is included in the top and it comes with a pink sponge puff. And at $1.99, it's a steal :)

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*TOP REVIEWER* nnmca on 12/15/2003 9:45:00 PM more reviews by nnmca

Age: 30-35   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

An amazing find for the price. Works wonderfully to blot up the midday oilies without turning orange or looking cakey. Plus, it's so cheap I could care less if I drop it, lose it, or any of the other dumb things I've done with powder compacts over the years. My only complaints are the cheap, yet functional, packaging, and the fact that the powder feels a little gritty - I wish it were more finely milled. Other than that, it's great - no breakouts, truly translucent, and I can actually feel it sucking the oil out of my pores, yet it never leaves me dry or flakey. I stock up when it's 2/$1.99 at Longs. I couldn't even imagine paying $16 for MAC Blot now.

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SwitchbladeFaerie on 12/7/2003 3:37:00 PM more reviews by SwitchbladeFaerie

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Red   Eyes: Hazel    

I love this! It's so cheap, and it works wonderfully. It is the most natural looking pressed powder I have ever used. I like the sponge it comes with, and the compact is cute IMO. This is SO much better than MAC blot. Which I once used a few years ago.

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*TOP REVIEWER* JGardella on 12/6/2003 11:29:00 PM more reviews by JGardella

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

I was so excited to try this back when everyone used to rave and rave about it (I no longer wear powder these days) so I picked it up at KMart.


It worked fine for about an hour abd then my skin would start to look oily. Not only that, but this powder caused my skin to break out so badly that I just wanted to run and hide. It took a good week after I stopped using this for my skin to clear up and return to normal.


Stay far far away from this one!!

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emilykate on 12/6/2003 10:30:00 PM more reviews by emilykate

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

This is a staple product for me. It gives me a nice, matte look, and the color is good for my skin. Ive found that it doesnt go on very well on dry skin, so you might want to apply moisturizer first.

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morguegurl on 11/28/2003 3:06:00 AM more reviews by morguegurl

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Violet    

I love the color and the consistency of this stuff isnt bad. However I have very sensitive skin and it's felt irritated and gross all day after Ive been using this. Also it looks like I have breakouts on my face that werent there last night, so I hope this doesnt cause me horrible acne. The packaging and sponge are also really crappy. However it doesnt smell nasty and it doesnt look weird on my face when applied so I gave it two lipsticks.

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*TOP REVIEWER* autumn95 on 11/25/2003 9:40:00 PM more reviews by autumn95

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

I bought the pressed powder based on the recommendations from MUA's. It is cheap; I paid $2.99 cdn. I wish it had a nicer compact. I also recommend using a compact brush instead of that stupid puff. Nice for mid day touchups.

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peppersunlight on 11/23/2003 1:27:00 AM more reviews by peppersunlight

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

This powder is great. I am pretty pale, and it is sometimes hard to find a powder that doesnt turn orangey. I bought the translucent, and it is wonderfully pale. And you can't beat the price! I think I paid about 2.00. I have bought it two or three times now, and will continue to buy it. added note though- I am sorry about the animal testing thing, never heard about that before...will have to look into that....

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veggigoddess on 11/16/2003 9:18:00 PM more reviews by veggigoddess

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

Sucks! Just found out off of Peta's website that MYC tests on animals so no more contributing to that BS. Still trying to find out if Wet N Wild does, but more likely. These cosmetics lines maybe inexpensive, but is it really worth the health and life of innocent animals? HARDLY!
http://www.caringconsumer.com/page/CompaniesDo.pdf

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veggigoddess on 11/16/2003 9:13:00 PM more reviews by veggigoddess

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

Sucks! Just found out off of Peta's website that MYC tests on animals so no more contributing to that BS. Still trying to find out if Wet N Wild does, but more likely. These cosmetics lines maybe inexpensive, but is it really worth the health and life of innocent animals? NO!

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stak on 11/15/2003 5:00:00 PM more reviews by stak

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

What more can I say? This is good stuff. Keep reading for minor quibbles and why they don't really matter...My skin tends more to dryness than oiliness, so I really just use this to set my foundation in the morning and occasionally to touch up during the day. Nothing heavy-duty. The colour is indeed translucent; can look white at first, but blends in well. Yes, the compact is cheapy and ugly, but it's functional - good enough for me. I even think the crappy sponge is adequate. Because of the ridiculously low price, I bought a second one to keep in my purse permanently. Compared to the first, the powder seems a bit bumpy, but this doesn't really affect how it works or looks. Finally, the amount of product you get seems a bit small. I hit the pan after a month or so. I never hit the pan. But for $1.99 CDN, who cares?

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*TOP REVIEWER* Obsessedwithmac2 on 11/10/2003 2:54:00 AM more reviews by Obsessedwithmac2

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I just don't get the hype. I don't hate this product, but I don't love it either.
It goes on smooth, keeps things matte for a while. Doesn't add a chalky cast to the face or make it look overly powdery. A good, basic powder, but I just prefer MAC blot, which is creamier and softer or something.
The puff thing that comes with this powder sucks, and the case is ugly. I would repurchase it if I was on a budget and couldn't afford MAC anymore.

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lorien on 11/9/2003 11:40:00 PM more reviews by lorien

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I officially worship N.Y.C. Pressed Powder. I have Translucent and Naturally Beige and love both of them equally.


Pros: Excellent finish. Silky, soft, matte, yet not at all chalky. Controls oil perfectly yet not extremely drying. DIRT CHEAP, I mean, if you collect real dirt and press it to this amount, it'll cost a bit more, lol. Has a built-in adequate mirror.


Cons: Package sucks, along with cheapy sponge aplicator.


I use Cat's Kabuki Brush, or Chanel Le Petit Penseau(kabuki brush) to wear it and nobody can tell that I'm wearing a $1.99 powder. I've already stocked it up in case NYC EVER discontinue this little jem.

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