83%
would repurchase
3.7/5
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ingredients

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.

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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17 years ago

I love this product! I have been trying different products, but I keep finding myself coming back to this! I have yet to find a powder foundation that covers as well (with an even, matte finish)...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesOther



4.0
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17 years ago

I am looking for a natural looking, yet decent coverage powder foundation. I have Olive/Yellow toned skin, NC25ish. I decided to try this product based on the reviews.. I've tried a couple of other...

About reviewer (104 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

I haven't tried Merle Norman since high school when just before prom I went in for a makeover and emerged looking like you'd ask my pimp for a refund. But I wanted to try this based on the reviews...

About reviewer (198 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination

HairRed

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

I tried this product when I was pregnant with me daughter and it worked so well for me. I have very oily sensitive skin and this did not cause me to break out and it controlled the oil all day ....

About reviewer (62 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

Although I have switched to using mineral foundation lately, this remains as one of my top 2 foundations. The coverage it provides is exceptional, application is smooth and non-cakey, and it does...

About reviewer (102 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

Love it! Finally found the foundation that works for me. I have sensitive, oily skin with large pores. I put this on over Paula's Choice Daily Mattifying Lotion SPF 15 and a little concealer. ...

About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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17 years ago

Bought this yesterday, and I usually don't do reviews this early, but I had to! I love this powder! At first, the gaudy, large gold and white compact and the overpowering fragrance made me a...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Tan

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

This one might be my HG for powder foundation. I bought this at my local MN studio. This really won't irritate my skin because I have sensitive oily skin. It keeps the oil under control. I...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

I have been using this powder foundation for over 10 years. I love it. I have combination skin and it works beautifully. I use the powder alone when I want a more natural look (for work or just...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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17 years ago

This is the absolute best powder foundation I've ever used. I had been using philosophy's supernatural mineral foundation but didn't think the oil control was sufficient enough for me. I happened...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBrown


2.0
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18 years ago

all i can say is this powder is too cakey, and the smell is just terrible. all in all it was an okay powder nothing special, but i could never get over the smell.

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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18 years ago

I used this powder foundation for years. The only complaints I have is that it could look pretty cakey at times on me. I have very oily skin and I liked the fact that it is a powder and seemed to...

About reviewer (55 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBlue


5.0
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18 years ago

Another purchase based on MUA reviews and am so happy that I did. This is the best foundation that I've used and I have already repurchased twice. I was using MUFE powder foundation and...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBlue


5.0
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18 years ago

Recently, I became curious about this brand after reminiscing about my makeover at a Merle Norman studio when I was a teenager a million years ago. It was the 80's and everything was big and gaudy,...

About reviewer (418 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


4.0
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18 years ago

I have extremely oily skin AND live in humid South Georgia, so when I say that I have problems wearing makeup on my face and not my clothes, please note that this is not an understatement. But the...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily

HairBrown

EyesBrown


2.0
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18 years ago

I've been using this from a sample for the last 3 days and I really dislike it. The coverage is too light, too powdery (now I see where the ULTRA powder name came in) and has almost no staying...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesGreen


5.0
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18 years ago

This is my hg powder, the color is a perfect match. The texture is velvety. Although this is the longest lasting powder I have tried, I wish it would last longer (shine-prone). The compact is huge,...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesGreen


2.0
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18 years ago

When I was younger, I wanted something that would cover all my imperfections, but still look natural. I went to my nearest Merle Norman counter, and asked what I should do. They suggested the...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair

HairRed

EyesHazel


4.0
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18 years ago

I have very oily and acne prone skin. I recently decided to try the popular mineral makeup line. I switched to it from this foundation and it was the worst mistake. It irritated my skin and caused...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesHazel


5.0
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18 years ago

I just bought this yesterday, and am wearing it today, but wanted to give my preliminary opinion. So far, I like the way it looks and the way it applied this morning. I applied it kind of...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther