Ultra Powder Foundation

Merle Norman

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4.4

240 reviews
83%
would repurchase
3.7/5
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Mica, Talc, Dimethicone, Nylon-12, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Methicone, Tocopheryl Linoleate, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Proplyparaben, Fragrance (Parfum) 101905.

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    5.0
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    ctm794

    11 years ago

    I found this product by reading reviews here on MakeupAlley and thankfully I have a Merle Norman store in my city. I am so impressed! I have spent a lot of money on foundations and have tried...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    carebear1234

    11 years ago

    I have worked at Merle Norman for over a year now, and the Ultra Powder is hands down my favorite product. I have tried many other drugstore and high end powder foundations and nothing beats this...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Babymutt01

    12 years ago

    I really like this foundation. It makes both foundation and powder in one step! No SPF though which kinda sucks. Great coverage. (About medium) and buildable without getting too cakey. For $25-30,...

    About reviewer (38 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    Kimmybyers8

    12 years ago

    This is perfect over a bb or cc cream. Last all day. Great for oily skin.

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    PinkCarnation

    12 years ago

    This is the best powder in the world. My color is Ultra Golden. I've used this since high school. You can use it as a stand-alone foundation if you wish. I have done that on days that I just want...

    About reviewer (18 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    lisbet

    12 years ago

    I was scheduled to have knee replacement surgery in December and I didn't want any foundation that would be liquid or creamy. I felt a powder would be easiest to apply while laying in bed. I had...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    pommom71

    12 years ago

    Love this powder foundation! It is everything I could want in a powder foundation. On days that I don't want full coverage I just wear this. When I am going out I use this over the lasting...

    About reviewer (32 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    1.0
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    shomaq

    12 years ago

    After reading the ratings on this product I drove about 20 minutes away to try this product. It says it's a powder foundation, but it seemed more like a lightweight powder to me. Applied dry it...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesGray

    2.0
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    SaylahVie

    12 years ago

    This powder looked very nice when first applied on my face. However, when I stepped outside on a very hot and humid day it looked terrible. The foundation didn't allow for my skin to breathe so a...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    dalala

    12 years ago

    This is my hg powder foundation! Been using it for a year...Really gives great coverage (on it's own wet, and dry application patting on red spots). Color match is right on. The ingredients are...

    About reviewer (20 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    Sisterhazel

    12 years ago

    I have oily skin with large pores, redness, and old acne scars (some discolorations, some pock marks). This is my favorite powder foundation for my skin type. It controls oil, covers my red, does...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    annievell

    13 years ago

    WOW I can't believe I've never written a review for this powder from Heaven. Like most of you, I've tried a hundred different powders...this is in a league of it's own. I usually use this as a...

    About reviewer (19 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    bblissd

    13 years ago

    i ADORE this powder foundation! i've been using it for 13 yrs (started when i was 19) and STILL love it! i'm a self-proclaimed beauty junkie and still venture out & try new powder and foundations...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    sabrinalovesmakeup

    13 years ago

    I have very dry skin and Im always looking for powders that don't make my t zone flakey looking but yet still set my foundation and in always come back to this one!!! You can wear it alone say You...

    About reviewer (88 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    livieTree

    13 years ago

    Shade reference: NC15 mac My shade in this product: ultra cameo This is my go-to foundation for all seasons. Even in the summer. Its light, gives coverage to where I need it and never gives me...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    betel

    13 years ago

    This is AWESOME! It controls oil like nothing I have ever seen. I usually used the Everyday Minerals Finishing Dust but I was shiny by 11:00 AM so I had to reapply but no so with this powder and...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    laureliscool

    13 years ago

    I've been using this for 2 years and seen it through 3 different packaging changes, all better than the ones before it (the design picture above was incredibly clunky and hard to use, now it is a...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    scarmica

    13 years ago

    I became a Merle Girl after trying this foundation, due to the great reviews it got on MUA; especially its oil control ability. I am oily and because I am oily I am acne prone. I'm always on the...

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    EmmaW00dh0use

    13 years ago

    Use this as my foundation a lot. Covers well and sets makeup well. It does go on much better with a sponge than a powder brush because of the creamy consistency. The new black packaging looks very...

    About reviewer (17 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Neutral

    HairBrown, Curly, Medium

    EyesGray

    5.0
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    HistoryLady71

    13 years ago

    I began using this two weeks ago after using a Revlon product that looked fine but broke me up horribly. Since I began using this I have had no new breakouts. The color (Ultra Golden) is fantastic...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

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