61%
would repurchase
4.0/5
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5.0
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10 years ago

UNFORTUNATE IT WAS DISCONTINUED I was a loyal customer of BOBBI BROWN and I fell in love with them because of their “illuminating Finish Powder Compact Foundation.” I struggle with adult acne,...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown



5.0
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11 years ago

Pros: This powder is amazeballs. Its finish is a soft brilliant matte, that is not understated or overstated. Its like your skin but better and can be applied with any method (sponge, brush, etc.)...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


3.0
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11 years ago

I was recommended this powder after getting some assistance on finding a concealer matching my skintone. The makeup-artist who directed me to Bobbi Brown sent me off with the cream concealer and...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair

HairRed

EyesBlue


5.0
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11 years ago

After being unhappy with an Estee Lauder powder foundation for several weeks, I ran into my local perfumery and asked a very cute & helpful make-up artist for a powder foundation that's really...

About reviewer (180 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


3.0
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12 years ago

This is without doubt a good product. It is good for my combination skin as it keeps my skin clear from oiliness for at least 6/7 hours. I don't really use it on all my face but just on the T zone...

About reviewer (53 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


4.0
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12 years ago

i am 38, and have been pretty lucky in the skin department. no lines or wrinkles etc. i love this product!. i am indian and iwas matched to the honey shade,no 5. though i was initially attracted...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBrown, Curly, Other

EyesBrown


3.0
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12 years ago

Broke me out, left my face patchy.. not impressed.

About reviewer (161 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Tan, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


3.0
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12 years ago

Honestly this is not a foundation. It is an over glorified pressed powder. The amount you need to put on your face to get even light coverage is to much for $44 for less then half of an ounce. Its...

About reviewer (48 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

I like this powder a lot. For some reason, the lady at the counter discouraged me from buying, but I insisted on purchasing it and I am glad I did. They are selling this as a powder foundation, but...

About reviewer (185 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Dry, Dark, Warm

HairBrown, Curly, Medium

EyesBlack


4.0
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13 years ago

If you are looking for a finishing powder with a little bit of coverage, this is perfect. I purchased this at my CCO for $29USD for .45oz/ 13g of product. I put this over my light coverage liquid...

About reviewer (78 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Fine

EyesHazel


4.0
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13 years ago

I have oily skin and have always had problems keeping my foundation looking decent throughout the day. Usually i use a mattifying face lotion, followed by an oil absorbing primer. Then use an oil...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

I am a golden/bronze color; it has been difficult to find a foundation for me until I met Shiseido O60. I don't have blemishes but get some red/dryness around my nose that I like to conceal. I...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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13 years ago

Let me just begin by saying, I really really love this foundation. First of all, the texture is just amazing. It’s light and soft. It goes on very smoothly and looks natural on my face. Even with a...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


3.0
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13 years ago

i have a love/hate relationship with this product. i like how natural it leaves the skin, i use the color Honey.. i think its a little dark for me but i just use a little bit to set the concealor...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown


3.0
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13 years ago

I began using this product about 8 months ago. I love it. I'm oily and prone to breakouts, and this works better than other powder foundations I've tried. The ONLY problem is that BB does not sell...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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13 years ago

I love this product!!! I have uneven skin with some red patches. I'm not sure how heavy the coverage is because my skin is generally clear (thanks to Clinique's Even Better Skin Tone Correcting...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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13 years ago

Bobbi Brown Illuminating Powder Foundation supposedly took Bobbi years to formulate because she didn't want to make faces look too matte or flat but if it took that long to formulate why couldn't...

About reviewer (242 reviews)

Age

SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Relaxed, Coarse

EyesBlack


2.0
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13 years ago

Sucks. I stopped using my beloved mineral hygenics mineral foundation because I found my skin was changing & getting oily @ work.... So i tried other mineral make ups... all sucked... then i...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

This foundation provides really good matte coverage and gives my skin an even look. It has a yellow base to it so it is a perfect match to my Asian skin tone. For day time coverage I just swipe it...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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14 years ago

This is the best powder foundation for a natural matte look. It took me a couple of weeks for this product to grow on me, but now I am absolutely in love with it. I have tried a ton of powder...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown