SELECT SHEER / PRESSED

MAC Cosmetics

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4.0

341 reviews
68%
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4.1/5
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Talc, Octyldodecyl lactate, Silica, Nylon-12, Isononyl isononanoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl palmitate, Lecithin, Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy difluoroethyl PEG Phosphate, Zein, Tetrasodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Potassium sorbate, [ /- Mica, titanium dioxide, iron oxides, Carmine, chromium oxide greens, ferric ferrocyanide, manganese violet, red 6 Lake, red 7 Lake, read 30 Lake, yellow 5 Lake, ultra marines] (as of 7/2015)

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    5.0
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    whatever21

    16 years ago

    I LOVE this powder. I wear it over my foundation to set it or even alone on days that I'm in a rush and it evens out my skin tone a bit and hides redness. It doesn't even look like I'm wearing it...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairOther

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    mznadirah

    16 years ago

    I have an oily t-zone and I find that this does the job. I usually apply it over my foundation and touch up when needed. I've never wore it alone so I can't really comment on that but I do find...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairOther, Curly, Medium

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    sasha0382

    16 years ago

    MAC Select Sheer/Pressed Powder - It's compact and easy to use. At home, I use a brush to apply on my face after applying my MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15. It has a almost Matte finish, which I like...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    dv_27

    16 years ago

    I went to the MAC counter to buy the blot pressed powder, based on the reviews here and the MA suggested this powder since i dont have super oily skin. Its really sheer and yet it keeps my face...

    About reviewer (413 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBlack

    2.0
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    floppy3

    16 years ago

    I like MAC's range of colours in foundations and every other cosmetic and because I was buying foundation from their range I decided to give this a try. I have used L'oreal, Isa Dora, Rimmel, Boots...

    About reviewer (67 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    verasilyn

    16 years ago

    Select Sheer--don't go for sheer unless you want sheer. It's a wonderful sheer powder, and I wear it alone without foundation to even out my skin a little bit on days whn I don't feel like...

    About reviewer (49 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBlack, Straight, Medium

    EyesBlack

    5.0
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    Btrflyjack

    16 years ago

    I would really like to know how many compacts of NC35 SS I have gone through in my lifetime. Just cannot live without this product. It is expensive ($21), which sucks because I go through it...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    tualmarebelde

    16 years ago

    This is the worst, and I mean the WORST stuff I have ever put on my face! Ridiculously expensive for the piss poor quality and the packaging well, its MAC so nothing new.... Dont get me wrong I...

    About reviewer (213 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Other, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Look_I_Made_Muffins

    16 years ago

    This is a good powder. It gives sheer coverage. You can still build on it without it looking cakey. It doesnt give my face the heavy feeling of having makeup on. My skin still feels like it can...

    About reviewer (22 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Dry, Dark

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Aceberg

    17 years ago

    Bought this in NC40. The NC45 was too orangey and muddy. Surprised after all the rave reviews that I didnt like this pressed powder at all! Extremely chalky and powdery looking, it just sat on top...

    About reviewer (38 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Dark, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    seeulooking

    17 years ago

    I like this powder and how sheer it is. I don't use foundation so I just pat this over moisturizer. I bought it in NW43 but, I think its a tad too dark for me. When I bought it i had a "tan" but my...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Dark

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    soulsucker

    17 years ago

    This is e best pressed powder! Very finely milled.Even out skintone, control oil but super oily skin shld use Blot pressed powder instead..I dun wear liquid foundie so I use this alone.1 thing...it...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinVery Oily, Tan

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    1017

    17 years ago

    UPDATE: I have noticed that others complaining of this turning orange have all been NC's. NW's don't seem to have the orange issue (I am NW20). ORIGINAL POST: My one and only base product. ...

    About reviewer (1283 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    spaceagemouse

    17 years ago

    Ugh, this powder was a headache. It might work for you, but it was a disaster for me. After the MA tried it out on me in the store, she said NC35 (which is what i am in Select SPF LF) was "perfect"...

    About reviewer (79 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    LAGirl

    17 years ago

    this is my HG powder! spent years trying different powders including Chanel, Dior, Stila, NARS, etc, but none worked as well as this one. i wear NW5, which is perfect for my pale skin. helps cut...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    unaguayabita

    17 years ago

    This powder keeps my oily/combo skin from looking too shiny for hours without reapplying. At first I wasn't very sure about the color, I thought it was a bit too "tanned" but once applied and...

    About reviewer (36 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Other, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    PerfectManicure

    17 years ago

    Really great for setting make-up, particularly concealer. I very lightly dab this on with a sponge to set my concealer and/or foundation. It is not at all noticeable (because I apply it with a...

    About reviewer (58 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Other

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    livadia

    17 years ago

    I just bought this as I was looking for a something to use as a foundation with light-to-medium coverage. It has a noticeably lighter coverage than Studio Fix (naturally) but it covers reasonably...

    About reviewer (94 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    abeautifulhaunting

    17 years ago

    My favorite pressed powder. I bought this in late October of 06 & am still using it pretty much every day. I have fairly light skin, so I use this in NC15. I had enough left to hold me until I...

    About reviewer (42 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Other

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Giuliam

    17 years ago

    I love this powder! I have it in NC35 and use it as bronzing powder or setting powder, depending on how tan I am. My favorite aspect of Select Sheer is definitely the finish: natural, smooth, and...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther

    HairOther

    EyesOther

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