Airspun Coty Loose Face Powder, Translucent, Pack of 1

I snagged this powder in two versions (translucent and translucent extra coverage) for under $3 apiece. Even the usual $6 price tag is an absolute steal. It works very well, and with 2.3oz per canister you get at least 2-3x more than what's offered by most brands. I have fair, combination skin with neutral to cool undertones, and the start of some fine lines around my eyes. No major discoloration or blemish issues, just the occasional spot. I apply this lightly with a velour puff over moisturizer and SPF, or occasionally over a BB cream. It evens out my skintone, mattifies my T-zone, and doesn't amplify my lines or break me out. It also provides a little bit of an airbrushing effect, so IMO it really does work as a light foundation if you're not looking to cover anything major. Really oily faces would probably do best with the extra coverage. My combo skin does fine with the translucent, but I tend to prefer the extra coverage; it's not noticeably heavier and I think it mattifies just a little better. Unfortunately, the scent is so strong that it can be overwhelming. I was honestly a little taken aback when I first opened the package. After using it daily for a few weeks, though, and generally with a pretty light hand, I found that it grew on me. Also be aware that the #1 ingredient is talc, if that is of concern to you.

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Overall I'd say this extra coverage translucent powder is better than my Laura Mercier translucent powder. I've used this powder a dozen times since purchase so I have a pretty fair experience to review this now. For more details keep reading on. Design: Upon arrival, I had no issues opening the plastic seal covering the sifter/holes containing the powder underneath. There was no leak, all product was contained. There's a big cotton puff, which I tossed because I'd never use it on the face knowing it can easily harbor bacteria and cause breakouts. I think it can simply serve as a mechanism to prevent spills or leaks, since the lid is not a screw top and a bit easy to come loose and the sifter has no other means of being sealed. Because of this, I'd never attempt to travel with this powder. The risk is far too high for what it's worth. I'd be mad if all my other toiletries were smeared with powder. Effectiveness: color, coverage and duration of oil control are satisfactory for my extremely oily T zones, including forehead, nose, eyebrow areas, and cheek area surrounding the nose. I have sand colored complexion, and I prefer a matte and light toned skin. Highlighters look horrifying on my skin, that's how oily I am. This extra coverage powder has a pinkish tone when initially applied but I don't mind it. My skin looks matte right away. I do look a bit cakey if I examine my face closely, BUT same result using Laura Mercier translucent powder. With both powders, I usually use a damp beauty blender to apply a decent layer over my oily areas mentioned. After 6 hours, Airspun reveals some oil back to the face. See photos before and after 6 hrs. But again, Laura Mercier translucent powder revealed even more oil within the same timeframe. I find that Airspun does create more of a dust cloud though. Try not to breathe it in. Plus the scent is strong like baby powder. I don't mind it personally. I have not noticed additional breakouts caused by this powder on top of my usual breakouts. Amount and price worth: huge amount of product, looks like it hasn't been touched after a dozen uses. I don't use a light hand either. I spent $10 on this, but I really don't mind because it's the extra coverage version and so much product, it will last me over a year for sure. And it's still 3x cheaper than Laura Mercier. Overall, Laura Mercier doesn't compare in effectiveness and price, and the only reason I use it is for traveling, and to use it up before it expires. I'll only purchase Airspun from now on.

I remember using this powder the first time I ever tried makeup when I was younger so when I found it on Amazon I couldn't resist buying it. I purchase this powder in the shade translucent and the shipping was really fast. I can't speak for it by itself because I did purchase this along with two other items and receive them all the same time but it was sealed really well with a protective plastic bag around it and also a plastic seal around it. This powder is great for setting your makeup especially concealer but it does have its downfalls. This powder leaves your face feeling soft and set but it definitely leaves you with a matte finish and like any powder if you use too much it will make your face look cakey. So when using this I would recommend not using a lot and if so definitely using a hydrating setting spray or with a dewy Foundation. I also like using this powder by itself when I just have to quickly run to the store or don't feel like putting on a lot of makeup it's great for blurring your pores and giving you the look of having makeup on without actually wearing a lot of makeup. One thing that everybody should know is that it does have a strong smell to it I personally love the way it smells and that's the one thing I remember when having it while I was younger was that I love the way it smells but Others May find the smell too strong so that would be something to take into consideration before purchasing another thing to think about is that I noticed with this I get really bad flashback when taking pictures so if you plan on using this for sentting your makeup for school pictures or anything involving pictures I would definitely think twice about using this because it does have such a bad flashback to it. Other than that I absolutely love the product and will continue to wear it every time I need to set my makeup or powder my face. I would definitely recommend to anybody trying to find an affordable setting powder.