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March 12, 2008, 6:30 am
There are a few other choices of translucent or invisible face powders on the market, but Clinique's Blended Face Powder and Brush in Invisible Blend works for both girls and mature women. My daughter, who admittedly has beautiful 20-something skin, brushed the powder on her bare skin and it gave her a flawless finish. I lightly dusted it over my foundation as a setting powder and it didn't settle in what I prefer to call my laugh lines but there may have been a trace amount in my crinkles. I have not worn powder for eons because it tends to emphasize the lines on my face rather than make them invisible, but I would wear Clinique's Invisible Blend on special occasions when I need that extra setting power.
It is the first time since the company's launch in 1968 that the loose powder is available in an invisible blend. The 100 percent fragrance-free (phthaltes-free for my health-conscious girls), non-acnegenic formula makes it a perfect choice for all skin types, tones, and women who are concerned with what ingredients they put on their faces. Available at Sephora ($18.50). March 12, 2008, 6:30 am
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May 16, 2008, 2:56 pm
This sets makeup well but I have to say that in the market, it may not be the best depending on your skin type. I have combination oily skin and even just after a couple of hours during the winter, I find myself shiny especially in the t-zone which means this didn't do the job right the first time so I'll blot and I apply again. Building this up can look cakey and unnatural, leaving skin feeling heavy as well. I've found though for $18.50, it's a great deal considering it comes with a brush of its own but don't get me wrong because this brush can only do as far as the t-zone because it would take forever and an uneven application if you decide you'll be using this regularly as a setting brush for this powder. Yes, this does come in a translucent finish but I do find that it can add a pink tinge to any yellow based undertone but this may be good for some people who need to neutralize that. Overall, this powder is very velvety to the touch but it doesn't give skin a nice glow or finish as it can overdo the matte effect and won't last long until oily or normal skin can look like an oil slick. I actually prefer the compact version when it comes to this because it saves space, it is less messy, and because the matte finish doesn't last too long it is more convenient for touch ups. May 16, 2008, 2:56 pm
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April 22, 2008, 5:23 am
I have been using this powder since I first started wearing makeup and I still love it. It's sheer, comes in a good range of colors (I've even used the darkest one as a bronzer), and has a great texture. I'm not a huge fan of the brush that comes with it so I generally apply with a bigger powder brush. But the one that comes with it is a good size to throw in your purse. April 22, 2008, 5:23 am
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July 24, 2008, 7:05 pm
This is a great deal for it's price. The jar is giant, and you get a retractable brush as well. The powder helped set my make-up and kept me shine free all day, meaning that my eyeliner didn't smudge nor did my eyeshadow crease. It looks natural (I used the translucent shade) and you can't tell you're wearing powder. My only beef is I wish the brush was a tad more fluffier, but despite it being smaller--it still applies evenly. July 24, 2008, 7:05 pm
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