88%
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4.2/5
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Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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5 years ago

This ties with the Hourglass Ambient powder as my favourites! I use the Hourglass if I want a more ‘made up look’ and the Mac Mineralize for day to day wear. I have strayed from Mac for many...

About reviewer (142 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Oily, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesGreen



5.0
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6 years ago

Purchased a few months ago this finely milled powder comes in a full compact with a mirror inside as others have noted. On my aging skin it works great, does not leave me looking dry as many...

About reviewer (89 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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6 years ago

I've been using this for years... I've tried so many others but I always come back to Mac MSF. Recently repurchased, to my surprise now comes as a substantial compact, w/ an enclosed mirror (gone...

About reviewer (248 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

Let's start by saying that the packaging sucks. Well, the container doesn't open easily. In comparison with Studio Fix powder, this is definitely sheer but it covers well and has a natural finish....

About reviewer (923 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


1.0
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8 years ago

I thought it was good. I however, decided to change my foundation due to my character. Once, again.

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

I always thought this powder was overrated until I tried it. I got a makeup app at MAC and they used it on me and like someone below wrote it's the perfect blend of giving good coverage, while...

About reviewer (722 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

I was on the look out for a new powder foundation, to use on its own, with a satin effect (not too matte and not too glowy) and light to medium coverage. My face is covered in freckles, so a too...

About reviewer (446 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairRed, Wavy, Coarse

EyesGreen


5.0
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9 years ago

My holy grail setting powder! Will definitely repurchase when Iam less tanned in winter

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesGreen


5.0
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9 years ago

I use this to set my foundation and I love it. I never use powders because they have all made me look very cakey but this foundation does not AT ALL. It is amazing. I apply it right after my...

About reviewer (100 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


4.0
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9 years ago

I bought this powder after reading the reviews on here. I am 41 and have started to get some lines underneath my eyes, which seem to be accentuated when I use face powder to set my concealer. This...

About reviewer (83 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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9 years ago

I usually don't splurge on Mac makeup but after reading reviews about the skinfinish powder I decided to give it a try. I typically use a BB cream and a drugstore powder to set it, in my daily...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

I used to think this made me break out - but it definitely does not (I just had acne and was struggling to manage it). That being said, I wear this pretty much every day now, and have been for...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

EyesGreen


3.0
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10 years ago

They changed the packaging on this product which I love!! All black super sleek look with a little mirror. I have a mixed review on this product, the first time I ever bought it I feel in love...

About reviewer (36 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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10 years ago

I have already purchased another one. :) And I still love it! I think I will continue using it until mac never sells them (hopefully not!!!!) They actually don't stay on my combination skin that...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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10 years ago

personally I do not like it, I told the rep I wanted coverage and I have oily skin... she said I could wear it alone or over makeup so I returned the foundation I bought as well (which did cover...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


2.0
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10 years ago

I went in to purchase MAC studio fix foundation and was recommended to use this powder over it. When I first used it, I remember thinking to myself how "natural looking" this product is because I...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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10 years ago

I absolutely love this powder. I use it over top of my liquid foundation, usually as a setting powder. It gives the most natural looking finish. I would say its light coverage, probably buildable...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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10 years ago

I have been using this product for a long time now. I use it over my liquid foundation. It makes my skin look so smooth and my makeup will last all day (doesn't sink in). It doesn't block my...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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10 years ago

I love this sooooo muccccch ! It's those items that can give you a light coverage or a full coverage . Yes it's on the pricier side but trust me it's perfect !

About reviewer (14 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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11 years ago

This is my HG powder! I absolutely love it. I use my MAC 182 brush to buff it over my liquid foundation and works really well! My makeup doesn't melt off in the middle of the day anymore after...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen