Almay • Clear Complexion Light & Perfect Pressed Powder • Pressed Powders

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kiss_in_the_rain on 7/31/2004 11:09:00 PM more reviews by kiss_in_the_rain

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

i don't know why this product generated mediocre reviews! i LOVE this product. i bought it a week ago in "sand" and can't stop using it. my skin feel s so soft and dry (not TOO dry but just not oily) after i use it. it doesn't provide much coverage but i didn't buy it for the coverage. my face was shine free from the morning till the end of the day. the packaging is pretty simple--just a square shaped compact. i bought a new pouf since the one it came in was kinda oddly made. other than that, this powder is WONDERFUL. it also heals and prevents blemishes with the Salicylic Acid which is another great thing about this product.

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cocacolagirl on 7/12/2004 9:05:00 PM more reviews by cocacolagirl

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

This powder DOES NOT cause me to break out. It's not the best for oil control but there are always oil-blotting sheets to use for that. It goes on smooth and the smell is NOT fragrancy like other drug store pressed powders. I believe this product is for people with sensitive skin as the brand claims.

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BlueSpark on 7/10/2004 8:10:00 PM more reviews by BlueSpark

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

This is another great powder from Almay. I dont think it does as good of a job of controlling oil as the other powder I tryed (i cant remember) but it sertantly didnt cause and break outs on me! about $10...a little more than I'd like to pay, but when you find a good powder, the price doesnt really matter

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vKnight on 6/30/2004 12:26:00 AM more reviews by vKnight

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

The Good: No breakouts; love the neutral translucent colour. The BAD!: Everything else. I'm not even going to complain about the ugly packaging, because if it had worked, it wouldn't have mattered. What actually mattered was that it DID NOT control my oil at all. I'm oily again two hours after use and -- I must emphasize -- I'm oilier than EVER! Will not repurchase ... and probably won't even bother tofinish it ...

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rachel781 on 6/6/2004 4:02:00 PM more reviews by rachel781

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

This is an alright powder, didnt help any with breakouts

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loveybuns on 5/30/2004 10:42:00 PM more reviews by loveybuns

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

probably the best DS powder i have tried.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Star5181 on 5/28/2004 1:56:00 PM more reviews by Star5181

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

This is a nice powder - I don't like it quite as much as Almay's Oil Blotting Powder, which was discontinued, but this powder is still better than most. Does a good job at controlling oilies, doesn't cake or turn orange, and the price is right. The color "Translucent" is perfect for my fair skin.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Star5181 on 5/28/2004 1:56:00 PM more reviews by Star5181

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

This is a nice powder - I don't like it quite as much as Almay's Oil Blotting Powder, which was discontinued, but this powder is still better than most. Does a good job at controlling oilies, doesn't cake or turn orange, and the price is right.

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PartTimeAngel on 5/10/2004 10:57:00 PM more reviews by PartTimeAngel

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

I like!! Comming from someone with oily skin, this product is one of the best drug store products at controlling oil and NEVER getting cackey. Looks so natural, just as natural as neutrogena but MUCH better quality. Nice coverage too, covers un even skin tone quite well and NEVER gave my a single pimple.

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alexandra77 on 1/22/2004 6:20:00 PM more reviews by alexandra77

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

Wonderful stuff. I buy this by the dozen as I am literally afraid of running out!!!
I have been using it in Ivory as it is a great match. However the best thing about this product is that it prevents breakouts as it contains salicyclic acid. Just make sure you change the powder puff regularly and you'l never have any breakout problems from this product unlike so many others out there. It's cheap too!
Buy it today!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Dina20 on 11/25/2003 12:03:00 AM more reviews by Dina20

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

I've used this pressed powder in Translucent for as long as I can remember. It gives my foundation a nice matte finish. I love that it doesn't interfere with the shade of my foundation. No problems with breakouts either. Great product for the price.

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veronicaleo on 11/24/2003 6:14:00 PM more reviews by veronicaleo

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I have been using this product for a few years and love it. I have it in ivory, which is is a pretty good match for my skin. The powder always goes on lightly and is never cakey. I am acne prone and have never had any problems with this product. The only downside is that it doesn't do a fabulous job of protecting against shine. But that doesn't bother me too much since it wasn't very expensive and it lasts for a long time. I already have my next one waiting to be used!

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*TOP REVIEWER* axialmeow on 10/28/2003 12:58:00 PM more reviews by axialmeow

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

I can't believe I actually found a powder light enough for my super pale skin!! I almost fainted when I opened the compact in the store to find a very light non-pink(!) neutral shade(translucent). It goes on smooth. The color stays true. No turning orange or muddy pink. I am going back to buy the loose powder in the same shade!

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*TOP REVIEWER* Designkelly on 8/22/2003 9:51:00 AM more reviews by Designkelly

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

I'm really surprised with this product. I received it in a swap, and I was shocked by the white color of the powder. I used it though and its really not bad, it doesn't look really thick or nasty and provides minimal coverage over my foundation. YES, this is a keeper

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*TOP REVIEWER* StephB on 8/8/2003 3:14:00 PM more reviews by StephB

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

I agree with the other review. This is a great product for the price. I also wear translucent and this is a runner up to my Laura Mercier Translucent Pressed Powder. It doesn't prevent shine quite as long as the LM but it looks natural (not pasty like some translucent powders) and never cakes and never breaks me out. For the price, this is a very good powder.

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*TOP REVIEWER* JenM7 on 7/15/2003 4:18:00 PM more reviews by JenM7

Age: 30-35   Skin: Other, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue    

Good oil control without getting too cakey. I bought translucent because the other colors looked a bit off to me but this is working beautifully. I've been using this for 2 weeks now with no breakouts. A definite winner.

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*TOP REVIEWER* KitKat17 on 6/22/2003 5:22:00 PM more reviews by KitKat17

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

Very surprised that I like this powder, but I do. I bought this in Translucent and I am pale so powders tend to turn orange on me, even translucent ones. This one didn't turn orange and went perfectly over my foundation with a brush. I've even tried it alone and was happy with the result. It's very matte. It really kept the oil away for as long as it could (nothing keeps it away completely). It's no better or worse than more expensive brands I've tried (BE Mineral Veil, Benefit, Stila, MAC, Prescriptives, etc.). It's just as good and much cheaper. Wouldn't recommend for dry or darker skin tones though because even though it's "translucent" it still goes on a bit whitish.

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jennakstar on 3/25/2003 2:55:00 PM more reviews by jennakstar

Age: Unknown   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

This powder is fantastic. I use the translucent shade which is light enough for my very pale skin. It's awesome cause it doesn't change color if I get oily (lots of other powders turn orange which is so obvious on my skin- ugh!) so I'm impressed. It also hasn't given me any problems with breakouts. Plus, it's only about 10 bucks. Have purchased this powder at least 5 times already and will continue to repurchase.

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bmom76 on 9/8/2002 7:27:00 PM more reviews by bmom76

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

I never believed in "translucent" powder...Until now. I buy this 100% oil free powder in Translucent and it works wonders to set my foundation! Never had a problem with breakouts or changing color. I'll keep this great pressed powder in my bag at all times.

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