70%
would repurchase
4.2/5
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5.0
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15 years ago

I bought the sheer mystery powder from the Baroque Boudoir collection. It matches my skin PERFECTLY and just takes a little bit of the shine away. It is expensive, but it's nice that they give you...

About reviewer (116 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone

HairOther

EyesGreen



5.0
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15 years ago

I really love this powder. It goes on very light and natural, not chalky and powdery looking like most other powders do. I have very pale skin and I have the worst time finding the right color...

About reviewer (79 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Other

EyesGreen


1.0
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16 years ago

Great fine powder, nice coverage but it broke me out horribly. I won't be repurchasing this. Took about 3 weeks of use before I started getting bad acne along my chin, cheeks and sides of my...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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16 years ago

I bought the Sheer Mystery Powder from the Monogram collection in Dark Secret. This is the best product that I have ever bought from MAC. Every thing is perfect from the packaging to the product...

About reviewer (546 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Relaxed, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

Y'know, when you think about it, this is a pretty good deal. You get two powders and one of the coolest compacts I've ever seen for $50. Whenever I pull this out, anyone who sees me has to touch...

About reviewer (125 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairOther, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

I hesitated buying this powder about 5 times. The things that kept me away from it were the packaging (not practical and a bit heavy) and the price. I kept reading reviews and then decided to go...

About reviewer (54 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Other

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

why do they not put this in their permanent line? this is a wonderful product. i got this from the stylistics line for over $40 and is worth every penny because you get two. aside from the...

About reviewer (113 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Other, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


3.0
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17 years ago

This is an awesome powder if you are just looking for an airbrush finish to your makeup. For an actual base powder to even skin tone, it sucks. I do moisturizer, concealer, a powder to even skin...

About reviewer (278 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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17 years ago

I am reviewing the 2007 Stylistics LE compact in the shade called Model Chic. This mystery powder is perfect for my fair complexion. The compact is absolutely GORGEOUS; A+ for packaging. A lovely...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrown

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

I am the type of person who absolutely hates foundation, but really need something to even-out my skin and provide a nice "finish." I have been using Prescriptives Liquid Powder in Red Neutalizer...

About reviewer (94 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

Very nice item! The powder itself is VERY finely milled. It applies sooo smoothly, but I have to be careful to not apply too much or it looks cakey. Lovely finish. It's not quite as good with shine...

About reviewer (147 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Other, Other

EyesBlue


5.0
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18 years ago

<b>Profile</b> - NC25; Asian; Oily and acne-prone skin <br><b>Mystery powder code</b> - Medium <p>This powder is the best thing that happened to me, well at least in the arena of makeup....

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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18 years ago

I really love the casing for this, even though it does get finger prints everywhere. The price isn't too bad considering you get a refill, but i love the way this goes on my skin! it's so smooth...

About reviewer (170 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

When I first saw the price tag on this powder, I though no way. The SA insisted I try it and expecting the worst because my skin was already dry and powdery looking, I reluctantly dusting some on....

About reviewer (178 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesGreen


5.0
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18 years ago

This powder is beautiful. Definatly a counter top one, the case is very heavy and has sharp edges, not for the purse! I saw rumers that it was sparkly, it is not at ALL! It is matte, slightly...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age

SkinNormal, Other

HairBrown

EyesGreen


5.0
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18 years ago

I am actually surprised at the disfavorable reviews for this powder. First of all, I must say that I am NOT usually a finishing powder type of person. I think that too much powder can look...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown


2.0
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18 years ago

MAC's Sheer Mystery Powder is a HUGE disappointment to me. Like some other reviewers before me, I find this powder to be drying on my skin, and the color is a tad lighter than I expected. I...

About reviewer (1377 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


2.0
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18 years ago

I hate to be the first to add a negative review to a thread, but I feel my opinion on this product needs to be heard. This Mystery Powder is a big disappointment to me. I find this powder to be...

About reviewer (1377 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


2.0
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18 years ago

I pretty much agree with most of the previous reviewers here about everything they said. The compact is heavy- heavier than any other pressed powder compact that I have ever owned. The most...

About reviewer (1377 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


4.0
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18 years ago

My powder brush picked up this powder so quickly that I was shocked, I didn't need to swirl it around and wait for the product to be picked up like with my msf powder. It is more finely milled,...

About reviewer (446 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Curly, Other

EyesBrown