95%
would repurchase
3.3/5
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2.0
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13 years ago

This product didn't meet my expectations. Does not stay matte. Had to reapply throughout the day.

About reviewer (5 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown



5.0
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16 years ago

This summer I purchased Paula's Choice Healthy Finish Pressed BRONZING POWDER in HEALTHY TAN. Great product! I am fair skinned with red blotches and this product w/a daub of concealer has been...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairRed

EyesGreen


4.0
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18 years ago

great product!. very silky and easy to blend. i have neutral and i am asian. i only lightly dust my face to set my foundation. its gives me a flawless look . controls shine well as i have slightly...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

I have been using this powder in buff for years!!! It's absolutely been my HG powder! and now it's discontinued :( I am on the hunt for a new powder similiar to this one.........Does anyone have...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily

HairBrown

EyesBlue


4.0
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18 years ago

I bought this at half price when I saw that it was being discontinued. After trying it for about two weeks I had to order more to stock up. I tend to have oily skin and this is a great powder to...

About reviewer (181 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesOther


5.0
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18 years ago

I bought three of these when they were on sale at $6 each. I think they were being discontinued, too. Wise purchase. I was looking for something to replace my expensive Lancome dual foundation...

About reviewer (266 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


4.0
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18 years ago

Got this in Buff for my NC20/25 skin but no I didn't like it - not quite sure why, think the colour was off and it was a little drying. I gave it to my daughter though and she loved it, I would...

About reviewer (63 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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19 years ago

Why or why did I wait to buy this when it was on the verge of being d/c'd? Light Olive is the perfect shade for toning down excessive ruddiness or pinkness. The texture is sumptuous, smooth, silky...

About reviewer (306 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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19 years ago

First of all, I'm not sure why there isn't anything included to help apply this powder. That said, I purchased the Buff and it is a decent color for my skin tone, but a little on the yellow side. I...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBlue


4.0
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19 years ago

Paula's Select Soft Pressed Powder in Light Olive is an exact match for a NC25. However, I wish it had more oil-absorbing properties.

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesGreen


5.0
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19 years ago

This is my HG pressed powder! I'm super pale, and the lightest shade (Porcelain) is a perfect match, and doesn't change color or turn orange - a problem I have with many powders since I use a...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Other, Other

EyesGreen


5.0
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19 years ago

I have it in Buff (Stila 30 wats) and it's a great powder. The colors are more truly neutral, unlike Paula's all bases covered foundation (a bit pink) and bare there sheet matte tint (too...

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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19 years ago

I have this pressed powder in Porcelain. I just love it! Generally, I use Bare Minerals foundation, however I cannot use their Mineral Veil b/c it has cornstarch. So this is what I use to set...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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19 years ago

Excellent powder. I haven't had to blot at all using this powder. The colour is nice, and the price is great. I will purchase again for sure.

About reviewer (253 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Other

HairBrown

EyesBlue


5.0
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19 years ago

I found my HG pressed powder!! I love this powder. Trying to find a powder light enough for a PPP that doesn't change color has been my challenge for years. Thanks to other reviewers I gave this a...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Other

HairBlond

EyesHazel


5.0
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19 years ago

Better than good! Better than Chanel, Dior, Lauder at a fraction of the price. I don't care all that much for her lipsticks, eye shadows, foundations, etc. but THIS....wow. Doesn't cake, look...

About reviewer (99 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesGreen


5.0
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20 years ago

Love this powder. Can keep reapplying all day without buildup. update: Discovered Merle Norman Foundation powder. Over Illuminare foudation I get the flawless look that I have been looking for....

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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20 years ago

Def. a great product. I have this in Light Beige. It's very smooth and finely milled, sets my makeup and looks great - no color change. Like the compact size also - could do w/out the printing...

About reviewer (46 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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20 years ago

LOVE THIS POWDER!!!!!!! I have been on the quest for almost 10 years for the PERFECT foundation and powder and about a month ago, my quest was over when I ordered a powder & foundation from...

About reviewer (179 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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20 years ago

My skin is oily and my colouring warm to olive brunette. The shade I have in this pressed powder is Buff. I brush it on the T-zone over my liquid foundation. It gives exactly the sort of...

About reviewer (200 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Medium, Cool

HairGrey, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel