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4.2

72 reviews

72%
would repurchase
4.4/5
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ingredients

According to Nordstrom.com, July 2013: Talc, Mica, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Myrystyl Trisiloxane, Silica, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Lauryl Lactate, C26-54 Alkyl Tetradecyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone, Caprylyl Methicone, Glycine Soja Oil, Zinc Stearate, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Chlorphenesin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Octyldodecanol, Potassium Sorbate, Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy Difluoroethyl Peg Phosphate, Zinc Oxide, Tetrasodium Edta, Phyllanthus Emblica Extract, BHT; May Contain: Mica CI 77019, Titanium Dioxide CI 77891, Iron Oxides CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Ultramarines CI 77007. ------------------------------------------------------------ Ingredients: Talc, Silica, Nylon-12, Titanum Dioxide, Octyldodecyl Lactate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Zequite, Soybean Oil, Lecithin, Magnesium Mysristate, Sorbic Acid, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium EDTA, Butylparaben, Tocopheryl Acetate, Beta-Carotene, Zein, Lauryl Alcohol, PCA, BHT, Aluminum Sulfate May Contain: Mica, Titanum Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Bismuth Oxychloride, Carmine, Ultramarine Blue, Manganese Violet, D&C Red7 AL Lake, D&C Red 30, FD&C Yellow 5 AL Lake, FD&C Yellow 6 AL Lake.

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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20 years ago

This is such a gorgeous product. I love the compact- the way it stores the perfectly plush sponge under the powder. Powder itself comes in the most wonderful range of shades. Does NOT cause...

About reviewer (57 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone

HairRed

EyesBrown



4.0
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20 years ago

This is insanely expensive in Australia $110AUD at DJ's. It is a LIGHT to MEDIUM coverage foundation, I have to use a liquid foundation underneath. It doesn't cover pimples that well, they seem to...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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20 years ago

Love this powder foundation!!! Much better than Laura Mercier's and Chanel's.... Far better than MAC by a mile too... I like that the powder glides on easily and smoothly without caking or...

About reviewer (129 reviews)

Age

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


3.0
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20 years ago

In a THICK silver compact. The powder is very very dry, and hence difficult to stick on the skin. GA one is marginally better

About reviewer (135 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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21 years ago

I'm re-reviewing this three years later. i have now tried every brand of powder foundation and many many liquid and cream foundations. this wins by miles. its sheer, natural looking, melds...

About reviewer (245 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesGreen


4.0
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21 years ago

i actually got this by mistake. i really just wanted the loose powder but the sales associate gave me the compact makeup. i was upset at first because of the price, but now i do think this is...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone

HairBlack

EyesHazel


5.0
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21 years ago

Love love LOVE this product! I have both Shell and Petal with Petal matching my skin exactly. I use Shell whenever a foundation has a bit of a pink cast to it to help cut the "redness" on my skin. ...

About reviewer (330 reviews)

Age

SkinSensitive, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


5.0
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21 years ago

First of all this has gorgeous packaging, sleek silver case with two mirrors, very elegant. The product itself dosnt provide much coverage, but goes on so comfortably you can hardly tell you are...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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21 years ago

I think this product is fabulous. I had recently discovered the Biotherm Touch powder foundation and loved it (and the price). While this is twice the price ($49) I will be using this from now on....

About reviewer (239 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


2.0
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21 years ago

Despite the rave reviews this power has received, it is truly ordinary. It provides too little coverage to be considered a power foundation. Aveda's power foundation is much better and half the...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal

HairBlond

EyesGreen


5.0
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21 years ago

This is my HG powder foundation. I have this in peach, which sounds scary, but is actually a wearable pink based shade. The coverage is natural, and never looks cakey. I think it has optical...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel


5.0
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21 years ago

Great color matching options. Nice coverage. Perfectly light for summer.

About reviewer (83 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBlue


5.0
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21 years ago

This is the best powder foundation I've tried. It provides just enough coverage without a cakey feel. Good for touch-up and very nice packaging.

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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21 years ago

I love this product! It covers evenly without feeling cakey or greasy. I dislike most foundations because even thin applications of the lightest water-based ones make me feel like I'm wearing a...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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21 years ago

This is the best powder foundation I have tried. And I have tried quite a few..... I have PPP/LLL combo skin and found that Shell was a perfect match. It is not too dry, but doesn't make my skin...

About reviewer (152 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


3.0
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21 years ago

I thought this was going to be the one for me... holy grail.. and thats it! But unfortunatly I was wrong... again! First this didn't cover the way i'd liked it too... what a shame because the...

About reviewer (124 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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21 years ago

This is one of the best powders I have used. It dosn't look cakey and it blends very well. The color is alittle off when you put it on, but it seems to change alittle more to your skin color after...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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21 years ago

ahem..i have to agree with what everyone said..this is one of the best (if not the best) powder foundations out there...silky, not chalky perfect coverage you look like a movie queen, but light...

About reviewer (137 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairOther

EyesOther


3.0
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21 years ago

I love this compact makeup! I have dry/sensitive skin and this goes on nice and smooth and not dry or chalky at all. Doesn't dry out the skin. Doesnt crease and great for touchups during the day!...

About reviewer (285 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry

HairBlond

EyesGreen


5.0
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22 years ago

After going on the powder foundation search for my acne prone, sensitive, combination but very oily t-zone skin, this one is the winner. Absolutely silky on, not cakey or powdery looking. The...

About reviewer (98 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesGreen