Pure Blends Loose Finishing Powder

Almay

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3.4

43 reviews
49%
would repurchase
2.7/5
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    3.0
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    Mollieismehehe

    12 years ago

    This is not a bad powder. I bought it when I was dealing with a lot of acne and the dermatologist told me only to wear makeup that was noncomedegenic (won't clog pores). This was the only drugstore...

    About reviewer (191 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    ali8388

    13 years ago

    I don't like to wear a lot of face-makeup, so I just use concealer and a loose powder to finish. This works ok in the spring, but in the summer I could use something with a bit more oil absorption....

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Wendy1954

    13 years ago

    The packaging is the main reason this product fails. Opening and closing the sifter top causes powder to get out over everything. I used the puff which actually was okay but have also used a...

    About reviewer (187 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesHazel

    3.0
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    Xaephan

    13 years ago

    So I got this at a liquidation center (which really should've told me about how popular this products isn't...), and even then I thought it was a bit of a waste of money. The packaging is...

    About reviewer (137 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    christalclr

    13 years ago

    I ran out of my usual powder and decided to give this a try. That little applicator is horrible. Hard to get the powder out of that ridiculous sifter box.Very messy. The worst part is it makes me...

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Tan, Cool

    HairBrown, Relaxed, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    alright2009

    13 years ago

    Ok Ok, I have read all the reviews on how terrible this product is and there are some points I agree on. FIRST the packaging does stink, its a horrible waste of recycled? cardboard to put a tiny...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Other, Medium

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    BeautyAndTheBlush

    13 years ago

    Okay, so believe me, I HATED this stuff for the longest time because of the unbearable packaging right? HAHA! I totally destroyed the packaging and here's what I think... -I got rid of the...

    About reviewer (24 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesHazel

    1.0
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    alexrich

    14 years ago

    I hate this powder with a passion!!!! It's horrible!!!!!!!!! The packaging is terrible. I can't get any of the powder out and the puff it comes with is too small and stiff. The powder itself is...

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinVery Oily, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    lcharles9808

    14 years ago

    I bought this at CVS for around three dollars. It was seventy five percent off. I was very short on money and had run out of my usual. I like the powder very light and does keep me oil free for...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    basicKatie

    14 years ago

    I hate this stuff- i bought it on sale, thankgoodness, or i'd be really angry- first- packaging: simple box, comes with the tiniest applicator, which i use a powder brush anyway, but still, that...

    About reviewer (23 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair

    HairBlack

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    RicheleBarbie

    14 years ago

    I've been wanting to try this for a while just it is very expensive for a drugstore brand so when it went on sale at cvs I got it. it's probably the best powder I've tried so far, I put this over...

    About reviewer (57 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    smartmakeupshopper

    14 years ago

    I got the translucent one and it works well for me because the pinkish undertone compliments my skin. However, in addition to the horrible packaging, it is quite expensive for the quality. In fact,...

    About reviewer (51 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    Dianerrs

    14 years ago

    First of all, while this is marked as 'translucent' it is NOT. It's very light in colour instead. I thought that was a bit misleading, and was disappointed when I got this home from the store and...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    ckussman

    14 years ago

    For the summer I have switched to lighter makeup. Along with switching to a tinted moisturizer I wanted a loose finishing powder. I was really wanting the Laura Mercier Mineral Finishing Power but...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    3.0
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    abourdiel1980

    14 years ago

    Ok So as I was in Target looking for the Monistat Chafing Relief Powder-Gel, I came across the Almay stand and it caught my attention that this translucent powder was only $3.08 from almost $12.00...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

    HairBlond, Curly, Medium

    EyesBlack

    1.0
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    monkeybird

    14 years ago

    Bought the shimmer version. Box kerploded when I opened it, the plastic cap assembly had come apart from the cardboard box. This powder was way too glittery, big sparkles v. noticeable. Not what I...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    kallalily

    15 years ago

    So I was excited when I saw this in the drugstore because it had really adorable, high quality packaging and is said to be 98.7% natural with orchid and acai berry extracts and antioxidants, yada...

    About reviewer (11 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    missjessica87

    15 years ago

    I like this powder. It's one of the only powders that hasn't irritated my face and dried it out so that's a plus. It offers pretty good coverage whether you wear it on top of liquid foundation or...

    About reviewer (70 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    4.0
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    RhinestoneBeauty

    15 years ago

    As of right now this is the best finishing powder I have come across. I have not noticed that it makes my tzone any oiler then it would be without makeup. It has never caused any skin irritation,...

    About reviewer (84 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    ajmg

    15 years ago

    is this product for light brown people????

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBlack

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