76%
would repurchase
3.4/5
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ingredients

Active Ingredients: Octylmethoxycinnamate (4%) Inactive Ingredients: Talc, Silica, Dimethicone, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zinc Oxide, Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides, Aluminum Hydroxide, Glyceryl Ethylhexanoate/Stearate/Adipate, Alumina, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Boron Nitride, C9 15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphates, Methicone, PTFE, Polyethylene, Methylparaben, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Cerium Oxide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lauroyl Lysine, Retinyl Palmitate, Propylparaben, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil (sunflower), Mineral Oil (paraffinum liquidum), May Contain ( /-):, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Cl 77891), Iron Oxides (Cl 77492, Cl 77499, Cl 779491), Ultramarines (Cl 77007)

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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11 years ago

I always thought the saying was true, that ''you get what you pay for''. That doesn't apply here. This is the best powder foundation I've ever used and I still can't believe I only spent $6 and...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown



5.0
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11 years ago

I just randomly got this in a walgreens clearance and I am SO impressed! I have been using it for a week, and it is hands down beating out Bare Minerals as well as Lucy Minerals. It covers well,...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Olive

HairRed

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

Just bought it in CVS clearance

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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12 years ago

Love it, totally flawless, covers up without looking like I have any makeup on.

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

I LOVE this product!!! I have been using this for so many years! I always try to cheat on my beloved Purestay and try other brands, high end and other drugstore brands, and try foundation with a...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

I have been using this for nine years and it is by far the best I have found. About four years ago, I turned my best friend on to it and she still uses it too. I have tried many other high end...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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12 years ago

I used this compact for the past 10 years. I could never find another powder that was superior.. Best drug store makeup ever. I recently switched to MAC studio fix simply because I felt it was time...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlack

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

Wow! This powder foundation is by far the best quality drugstore powder foundation I have ever used and it is just as good if not better than MAC studio fix powder foundation. I have worn the MAC...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

Best powder Ive ever used, and I have used high end to drug store! Love this!

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Other, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesGreen


4.0
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12 years ago

Slim package with room for a sponge, not bulky in my purse. The mirror is too small but it's usable. Apply to a clean, dry face. Can settle on dry skin and go patchy over oily. (Wash your face.)

About reviewer (23 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair

HairRed

EyesGreen


5.0
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12 years ago

I switched to PureStay about three months ago after reading some reviews on this site. I had used the same powder foundation for 8 years, but it ran out too quickly and did not provide the even...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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12 years ago

This is my favorite powder foundation. I really hope they do not discontinue it. I use this in the Nude shade. Matches my skin well and does not streak. Gives me a good, medium, matte finish. I...

About reviewer (86 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairRed

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

There is not enough good things i can say about this compac, but there are some bad qualities that should be mentioned. I have incredibly Oily skin. I usually take a shower twice a day and...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


4.0
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12 years ago

Firstly, I shall get my worst comment out of the way by saying the compact leaves much to be desired. Aesthetically, the gray plastic compact which houses this powder foundation is, by far, the...

About reviewer (250 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairRed, Curly, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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12 years ago

OMG I can't believe I haven't reviewed this product yet!!!! I have been using this little gem for years!! I always have one in my makeup case, one for backup, one in my car, a shade for winter,...

About reviewer (46 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

I have finally found a drugstore powder foundation that I really like. It has good staying power dosen't cake or fade on my very oily skin.Buff is my exact shade. will buy again. UPDATE : It...

About reviewer (63 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

Absolutely LOVE this powder! I use it to either set my foundation (Makeup Forever HD) or use it alone. When I set my foundation with this, it gives a smooth and matte natural look that I love. It's...

About reviewer (107 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Relaxed, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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12 years ago

I'm not a big fan of mineral foundation. I tried a few other brands (mainly bare essentials) and it broke me out. I was really hesitant to try another mineral foundation, but I was having a...

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

Ever since I switched over to only wearing powder foundation, I've been trying a few different brands. Prior to using this one I was using Merle Norman Luxuva Ultra powder foundation which oddly...

About reviewer (1110 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

I HAVE 3 OF THESE. favorite powder foundation i am 14 with barely any scars or problems, but this evens out my face wonderfully and covers up any imperfections. it has a spf 15. if you put this...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBrown