But at least it does not make me look clownish. Coverage is buildable to full coverage and can wear as a foundation or over it. Sink into the skin beautifully and I really like the way it blends into the skin with minimum effort. Sweat- and humidity-resistant – Yes, up to a few hrs in hot summer.Įstee Lauder double wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundationīest seller and flawless matte pressed powder foundation.Non-streaking/non-caking/non-settling, 12 hours – Yes true but not sure for 12 hrs.Stay-true color, 12 hours – Not sure as I never tried it for 12 hrs.For all skin types, especially oily skin – Yes, for combination/normal like mine.Controls oil and shine, 8 hours – Yes, true but touch-up is needed.Immediately reduces the appearance of pores – Yes, skin looks even-toned and since it is a powder it blends well into the skin so apparently pores might look smaller.Long-wearing, 12 hours – I don’t think so it is true as I can see after wearing it for 7-8 hrs, I can feel my skin getting little bit oily and foundation starts to wear off so touch-up is needed.Here, I am going to validate few points as to what MAC says and what I think after using powder as a foundation without any liquid foundation. Definitely wearable on its own if you wish to skip a liquid foundation like I do (No-makeup look) or can be used as a setting powder. I use it during hot/summer days, as I know my skin easily get tanned so NC42 works good if I use it mindfully.Īnyways, yes it is easily buildable and flawless. After that, I did not dare to spend money blindly unless I go to the store and try it personally.

When I contacted MAC again they suggest NC40. Well reason is, I was recommended a wrong shade by the Mac Rep. And unknowingly if I go overboard with it like even 2 layers, instantly my face looks like an orange.

So my shade is NC 42 – TANNED PEACH WITH GOLDEN UNDERTONES FOR MEDIUM TO DARK SKIN (NEUTRAL-COOL). Although it has 53 shades to choose from, one should know what shade to choose without any doubt as even if the light application can give you the desired result. It indeed feels like your second skin if you get the exact color match. It is a beautiful matte press powder foundation & lightweight. On website it says, “a one-step pressed powder and foundation that gives skin a 12-hour ultra-matte finish while controlling shine and without causing acne.” So yes! that’s true.

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