Maybelline • Dream Matte Pressed Powder • Pressed Powders
(1304 reviews)
| Average Rating. | 4.1 |
| Would buy this product again. | 77% |
| Package Quality | 3.4 |
| Price | 2.4 |
| Ingredients | |
TitaniumRose on 10/23/2012 7:29:00 AM more reviews by TitaniumRose
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Dark, Warm Hair: Brown, Curly Eyes: Brown
Controls my oil, and doesn't make my face breakout, look ashy, etc. My HG powder atm.
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ariel2229 on 10/23/2012 12:18:00 AM more reviews by ariel2229
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Medium Brown Hair: Brunette, Wavy Eyes: Brown
I love this I put it over my Sonia kashuk tinted moisturizer and it keeps the oil away and gives me a Glow
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drawkcabackward on 10/21/2012 11:21:00 PM more reviews by drawkcabackward
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Acne-prone, Medium, Warm Hair: Brown, Wavy, Coarse Eyes: Brown
This is probably my favorite "matte" powder because it's the one that doesn't make me break out and actually blends into my skin well without making me look cakey. I apply it once a day only on my forehead and my t-zone at approximately around 7am. My oil starts seeping out probably around 12pm, so I get a good 5 hours of matte skin on my forehead before it starts looking a little oily. I usually don't reapply it after that, but this product is decent for not making me look caked up. I also like the packaging because it comes with a nice mirror and its portable when I want to travel.
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missdiordior on 10/21/2012 1:53:00 PM more reviews by missdiordior
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine Eyes: Brown
The worst powder ever! I have combination skin with dry T zone. It only dries my skin even more and highlights my flakes. It was bought before my wedding and I regreted immediately. I'd say, ladies, if you have very dry skin, DO NOT even consider about this powder. I would never buy it again.
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jun109 on 10/18/2012 5:44:00 AM more reviews by jun109
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
this is my go-to powder whenever i use BB cream / liquid foundation / over any sunblock to take away any shine/ stickiness. even for BB cream with the lousiest oil control, i can just powder this on and my base makeup will last whole day (usually from 8am-10pm) with just some blotting. it's finely milled powder with light coverage and fantastic for oily skin / t zone.
I'm pretty neutral on the packaging although the swivel design can be less confusing but i love that it separates the puff and powder and therefore great for travelling / touching up.
the only thing that can be bad for this powder is the lack of SPF and that it's not available in Singapore.
for reference, i am a NC15-20 and uses Light4-5, cream shade.
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SashaMclean on 10/17/2012 11:29:00 PM more reviews by SashaMclean
Age: 19-24 Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette, Relaxed Eyes: Blue
This product has always worked well, I have used it for about a year. It provides the very light coverage I need and combats shine. I found it to work better than the laura mercier smooth focus setting powder which costs quite a bit more.
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bluebelleyes on 10/15/2012 9:14:00 PM more reviews by bluebelleyes
Age: 19-24 Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
I have combination oily skin, that has been covered (literally, covered) in acne for three years. I have tried every setting powder I could get my hands on to control the oil, until finally I discovered this powder. It was love at first sight. :D Because of the acne, I use a very heavy coverage of foundation, which feels awful, and looks awful UNTIL I apply this powder. :) Even after using it for a year and a half now, I'm always amazed at the difference it makes. Shrinks pores, sets makeup flawlessly, makes acne appear smaller and flattened, looks natural, and non-powdery, doesn't accentuate the fine hairs on the face, has a wonderful lasting powder, doesn't cake up, has lovely packaging that has never malfunctioned, doesn't increase my breakouts, the mirror stays clean because it's twist out, it's just amazing ! I use the lightest on my T-zone, and the medium shade on my cheekbones and temples. As I reapply during the day, it gradually contours my face, which is lovely, because I haven't been able to use bronzer, blush, or highlighter in a long time since it just accentuates the acne on my cheeks...anyway, here's the best part of the whole thing...I CAN FINALLY SAY I HAVE AN HG PRODUCT!! :):):) I recommend it to all my friends, and it has become their HG powders as well. :) The only downside is that it's often hard in the lightest color because it's sold out. Because it's so awesome, everyone buys it. It's around 13$ here, but if you think that's a little high, wait till you try it. It's worth it. It's just great. Go try it. That's all.
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DimpleBaby on 10/15/2012 6:21:00 PM more reviews by DimpleBaby
Age: 25-29 Skin: Very Dry, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
I have just begun wearing make-up. My skin is very dry and I thought of giving this powder a try, but it did not suit me. My face looked powdery..and it actually stripped off all the moisture from my skin (I wore it above the foundation)..overall, I did not like the product..I will return it..Any suggestions on good loose or pressed powder for dry skin is welcome..I want my face to look natural and not cakey..
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labellarosa on 10/8/2012 6:19:00 AM more reviews by labellarosa
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Warm Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Grey
I have super oily skin that is acne-prone and still likes to get dry patches from time to time. This offered no coverage for my acne spots and then accentuated any dry patches I have. It did keep me from becoming shiny but my MAC powder and Rice powder keep my oily at bay much longer.
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maryberry94 on 10/8/2012 6:10:00 AM more reviews by maryberry94
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Other
This is the only matte powder I have used that actually stays MATTE for a few hours! It goes on perfectly over any liquid foundation. Will definitely be re-purchasing and the price is great.
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suekim91 on 10/6/2012 3:14:00 AM more reviews by suekim91
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Black, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
this made my face look so powdery and dry, i hated it :(
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pelini on 10/1/2012 7:26:00 PM more reviews by pelini
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Olive, Warm Hair: Brown, Curly, Medium Eyes: Brown
This is a decent matte powder. It is very sheer and silky. I have a t-zone that gets shiny within a few hours of putting anything on and this definitely increases the time I can go without blotting by a couple of hours. The color range leaves a little to be desired but it is sheer enough and blends so well that you might be able to make it work. It is not going to work for you if you are looking for a lot of coverage but it would still be a good setting powder.
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HereToHelpHoes on 9/30/2012 1:26:00 AM more reviews by HereToHelpHoes
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Tan, Warm Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine Eyes: Black
The Pros:
- Mattifies the skin (for about 2-3 hours; which is pretty good considering the fact that my nose gets EXTREMELY oily throughout the day)
- does not cake up that much
- price is alright
- Target did not have the powder i wanted in stock
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The cons:
- poor color selection
- barely any coverage
- doesn't last as long as i would like
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This product claims Air-Soft Matte Perfection:
- oil-free
- won't clog pores
- dermatologist-tested
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This has not made me break out. I have tried worse powders, and this is one of the ones i've tried that actually mattified my nose while still leaving a slight glow(from the oil on my nose), and keeping it that way for over 30minutes. Yes, for some that is normal, but for my particular nose(and parts of my skin), it is very hard to control the oil. I have tried many other powders, and they all have not passed the 30 minute mark.
However, i hate the fact that the color selection is so limited. The color i have is Medium Beige 2-2.5. It makes my skin look ashy if i apply too much. I have learned though, that just a semi-light dusting over my nose and oily parts will control the oil nicely. This powder has a very low coverage, so i suppose that makes it easier to blend into darker skin tones.
I quite like this powder, but i do not think i will make a third repurchase. I would like coverage in my powder, and this one just isn't cutting it. I plan on using this as my blot powder and applying this on my nose area AFTER my other powder foundation, Amazing Cosmetics Mineral Pressed Powder (which does not control oil at all, in my opinion).
So bottom line is, if you have a light-medium skin tone, and are not looking for a full coverage powder, get this one. If you have combination skin, try it out, it may work well for you. Oily-Super Oily; don't expect 3+ hours of a shine free face; you may need to blot and reapply
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Pattycakesquare on 9/25/2012 11:24:00 PM more reviews by Pattycakesquare
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Normal, Fair Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
I have used this product daily for over a year now and haven't felt the need to switch to anything else. However I do still have a problem with being really 'shiny' after many hours. If i blot and reapply a little it does appear a little cakey. But overall its one of the better powders I've used in the last few years.
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lucakerberos on 9/23/2012 10:25:00 PM more reviews by lucakerberos
Age: 19-24 Skin: Sensitive, Fair Hair: Blond, Relaxed, Medium Eyes: Blue
The first powder I have tried. I put it on over the Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse foundation for shine control, and it works wonderfully. The compact is really cool, too. I use the lightest shade and it still covers a lot of the redness and blemishes on my face. It is light and easy to blend and put on/take off, and it doesn't have any real odor so it doesn't bother my nose. It also doesn't dust off onto my clothes or my glasses.
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iliketoLOL on 9/22/2012 10:59:00 PM more reviews by iliketoLOL
Age: 19-24 Skin: Oily, Tan Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue
I use this powder everyday over my Almay TLC liquid foundation. I bought the powder a couple of times and one of the times, the pressed powder broke up in the container, so I mashed it all up and put it in one of my Bare Minerals travel containers (w/sifter & all) and used it like a loose powder. Come to find out, I like it a lot better that way!!! It's a great powder, it doesn't provide a ton of coverage, but I just use it to set my liquid foundation, so it works great for me!! It's soooo finely milled so it glides on the skin sooo smoothly!!! I would highly recommend this product!!! I would recommend using another powder puff, because the one provided is really [*]. It's really thin and not great for any type of short term/long term use. My mom's powder puff actually (several times) literally fell apart. I haven't tried it with a brush though, maybe it would work better that way. I just use it with a puff from physician's formula compact I had already.
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mayral456 on 9/19/2012 10:02:00 PM more reviews by mayral456
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Medium Hair: Brunette, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
This powder keeps my face looking flawless all day!!!!!!!! Your pores disappear and it doesn't cake on at all! I found my new fave pressed powder.. :))
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classykristy on 9/17/2012 3:19:00 PM more reviews by classykristy
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Other Hair: Other Eyes: Other
I absolutely love this powder! Keeps my face oil and shine-free all day.
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Chubz on 9/10/2012 8:58:00 PM more reviews by Chubz
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown
I really hope they don't discontinue this because it never looks cakey on my skin. I only use this to set concealed underneath my eyes though and it's the best I've tried.
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*TOP REVIEWER* bbybreanna on 9/8/2012 3:57:00 AM more reviews by bbybreanna
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Medium, Neutral Hair: Black, Wavy Eyes: Brown
i have an oily tzone, ESPECIALLY on my nose. ive experienced with so many powders in the past, mostly more expensive, and they just didnt keep me matte as long as dream matte. ive read reviews about this powder, and it really convinced me to purchase it for just a lil more than $6 at wal mart! there is no coverage at all. i use this as a setting & touch up powder over revlon colorstay foundation. its not cakey AT ALL, keep touching up all day long and it will not look cakey. its very lightweight, soft and "dreamy", as the name says. to apply, i use too faced powder poof brush and its just perfection. the only con would be the packaging, its easy to access the actual powder but i find it difficult to swerve the mirror compartment out. not much of a big deal. this keeps me pretty matte for over an hour, which is good for me because my nose is just too overly oily. every oil skinned girl needs to try this, it doesnt hurt. price ranges may vary at different drugstores but i got mine for a little over $6 at walmart. i believe theres only 4-5 shades, which i dont think is a big deal because this is technically a transparent powder since theres no coverage. but i have this in beige medium 2-2.5, and in nw25.