Powder Base

Merle Norman

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4.2

41 reviews
80%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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ingredients

Zinc Oxide (CI 77947), Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Water (Aqua), Paraffin, Beeswax (Cera Alba), Iron Oxides (CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Fragrance (Parfum), Lecithin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Talc, Sodium Borate 120905

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    2.0
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    janisf9

    2 years ago

    I purchased both porcelain and ivory Merle Norman powder base foundation pots in September 2022 based on its website’s What’s My Shade best possible matches. These are the two lightest shades. ...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairOther, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    BroncTeach

    5 years ago

    I first used Merle Norman Powder Base as a teenager. I used it off and on over the years, but had a hard time finding a MN Studio close to where I lived. Eureka! You can now order from them...

    About reviewer (132 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    tsclardy1

    6 years ago

    Have used this foundation off and on since high school. Always go back to it..especially when my sensitive skin has a rosacea flare up. The zinc in the formula is very soothing and healing. Love it!

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    roberto40

    7 years ago

    this stuff is amazing, the coverage is not extreme but it transforms and beautifies the face in a very natural and glowing way if used with a brush

    About reviewer (49 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinNormal

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    therose12

    7 years ago

    Well this is wonderful stuff for those with Rosacea...I had tried this before, about 10 years ago, and wasn't crazy about it, but liked it because its main ingredient is zinc, which is a sunscreen...

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

    HairOther, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    crimsontyd

    8 years ago

    I am a third generation MN wearer. My Grandmother now deceased (when it became available to her), my other who is 83 and I who just turned 61 have used this our entire lives. I will never change as...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinOther, Olive

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    s246

    9 years ago

    I really like the Merle Norman Powder Base. My only issue has been that my husband hates the smell of the product so I have had to cut down to using it only for special occasions. I never had an...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    Susiebelle43

    9 years ago

    It's basically a colored zinc oxide! You put it on a baby's bottom to prevent and heal diaper rash. Why not on your face? It is also a great sunscreen. There are no other foundations that I know of...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    kn2172

    9 years ago

    This product was very nostalgic to me - this and the Miracol mask. When I was a teenager in the 60's I was fascinated with Merle Norman. At that time I could only afford Woolworth cosmetics and...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairRed, Straight, Coarse

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    jmnlmn

    10 years ago

    I am 50 years old and have been using select Merle Norman products, since I was 12 years old. (I have used Merle Norman "cold cream" every night for 38 years and it shows.) I have rosacea and Merle...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    MacPops

    10 years ago

    I can't believe that I'm about to review this. I used to cuss this foundation. For reasons that won't be detailed here. However, I have been on the hunt for an HG foundation. Who would have...

    About reviewer (139 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    rav2b

    10 years ago

    This stuff is just amazing! I've tried to make friends with it a few times over the years with varying results, but now I'm hooked. It may not keep me from checking out a new foundation every once...

    About reviewer (147 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    are51

    11 years ago

    Update (12/27/2013): I've been using this all week now, and I love it!!! After a short time, it melds into my skin, and it doesn't get greasy or oily. My usually oily nose stays shine-free. No...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Other, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    MadisonBryan

    11 years ago

    Finding this product was a huge score for me. My good friend from college always had that beautiful, I-wish-I-looked-like-you skin. I used to eye her makeup bag when she would be getting ready...

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesGray

    5.0
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    blog_antagonist

    12 years ago

    I found this review completely by accident. I don't remember how I stumbled upon it, but I was very intrigued. I have very oily and acne prone skin, but now, in my forties, I am also dealing...

    About reviewer (154 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Warm

    HairRed, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    caymen

    12 years ago

    I have very sensitive skin and have a hard time finding foundations that do not cause reactions. I worked for Merle Norman as a teen and wore the powder base back in those days, even when my skin...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    MissyCoco

    12 years ago

    I own three Merle foundations and like them all. I have Aquabalance, Lasting and Powderbase. All my Merle SA's kept pushing the other foundations on me but I finally tried this and love it. I...

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinVery Dry, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    freyasfeathers

    13 years ago

    I have a love/hate relationship with this powder base. LOVE: *The scent-and I dont know why.Its a sweet medicinal smell that's vintage like. Not floral at all...maybe cause its different. It...

    About reviewer (72 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    wilbur0714

    14 years ago

    I am 55 years old and been wearing powder base since I was 15 years old. Only thing available in my small rural town. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. My Mother who is 76 has used it all her adult life and...

    About reviewer (8 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal

    HairBrown

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    oldfield86

    14 years ago

    This product covers everything, uneven skin tones really good. I have really dry, fair skin and it works really well for me. I have used this product for about 4 years now and I love it. Its...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Dry, Fair

    HairOther

    EyesBrown

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