Almay Clear Complexion Pressed Powder by Almay, Powder Review

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Almay Clear Complexion Pressed Powder 6.8 out of 10 based on 6.8 ratings. 6.8 user reviews.

2

Didn't work for me
TWMichello (160 reviews)

ORANGE ORANGE ORANGE! Hideous. Do not buy. Very cheap quality. You would have thought I bought this from the Dollar Store. When I first bought this powder I thought it worked fine. The coverage was nice and didn't cause me to break out. Unfortunately, after using it regularly for about 2 weeks, it became completely unusable. The powder became rock hard and impossible to pick up with the applicator (which fell apart soon after). I ran out of my usual pressed powder and decided to try something different. This was called Clear Complexion so I thought it would help the blemishes around my cheeks and mouth clear up. Bad assumption. The first day I tried this, it looked okay on my skin right after it was applied. But after about an hour my skin looked orange!! So we were already off on the wrong foot, but I decided to give it another try. After wearing this for a week I started noticing little bumps on my forehead and I NEVER breakout on my forehead, so I knew this was the problem since it was the only change. That day, this little buddy said hello to the trash can. This powder was disappointing...Once I could actually get it out of the compact! I had to go over the powder with an eyebrow brush to get it to go on my powder brush. Otherwise it was stuck in the compact, hard as a rock! The mirror got dirty quickly, as well as the rest of the package. Not very good. This didn't provide me with any coverage, and it made my face look cakey no matter how little I applied. Will never repurchase. i hate this product. since it was for people who wanted "clear complexions" i tried it out. but it broke me out so much. also, it broke within one month of using and i can't even carry it around in my purse because it falls out and the lid is not shut tight enough. horrible horrible. This oxidized into an orange/brown MESS after only a few minutes. Almay's products have diminished in hypoallergenic quality, and in overall quality. When the company was bought out, and the products were reformulated, Almay went down the tubes. Very sad indeed. This is the second time I have bought this product, I thought I'd give it just one more shot. My skin is very oily, so if I use something that's too thick I usually break it in really bad underground zits, I've been using Avon Mineral Powder and haven't had one of these breakouts in over a year. I ran out recently so I thought I'd try Almay Clear Complexion Blemish Healing Pressed Powder in Light/Medium 200, one more time. Same thing as the last time, overnight I started getting the same huge painful underground zits on my chin area and my forehead. I will never ever use this product again. — 4 months ago

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4

didn't work for me
pure.life (323 reviews)

I used this before hoping it would conceal some blemishes I had. It had pretty bad coverage and did not look natural. I returned it and will not buy it again. — 1 year, 4 months ago

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3

worst pressed powder I've used
Miss_Vicki (253 reviews)

I bought this because I usually like Almay's products plus when I bought this my skin was suffering from a breakout. I had hope this would be a super oil absorber and help heal my acne faster. This didn't do either. My face would be an oil slick again withing an hour after putting this on. It went on kinda heavy. It didn't help my acne one bit. I ended up exchanging this for another powder. — 1 year ago

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9

Good powder
jenicide1 (292 reviews)

I have used this product for many years. It's not perfect, but I don't think I will find that anywhere. My t-zone does get oily after four or so hours, and I do re apply. Just not too much! — 1 year ago

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10

My summer foundation
chanceuxlilas (322 reviews)

This powder is what I use in the summer because it is too drying for use during the colder months. I love how I can use this powder every single day and not worry about getting breakouts. — 2 years, 12 months ago

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6

OK Coverage
hlm258 (21 reviews)

The coverage is OK although it isn't enough to use without concealer. It also doesn't last very long and needs to be reapplied midday- which I am too lazy to do. On the plus side, it doesn't make my acne any worse nor does it cake over my concealer. I will finish the compact I have but will then try something else. — 8 months, 1 week ago

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waste of money
cosette08 (1 reviews)

it doesn't do anything it not cover and longs if you are lucky an hour , hate it — 1 year, 4 months ago

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8

Great Powder!
andreagaylee (2 reviews)

I personally love this powder because I don't really look too much into heavy concealing, Light coverage is my style and this product does just that. The color blends well into my skin tone and it absorbs oil. It's a great buy and I love Almay products. Definitely a must buy unless you're looking for a lot of coverage. — 1 year, 6 months ago

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5

Very nice texture....
rachael99 (17 reviews)

This powder has a very very nice texture. Soft, not oily or drying. It goes on to create a smooth finish and doesn't clog pores. Very affordable price The only problem I have is it doesn't match my skin tone. I have a medium olive skin and none of the colors look natural on me :( — 1 year, 7 months ago

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7

Very good for oil controls
Heartme (1 reviews)

Pro: great for oil controls... goes on light....doesn't cause breakouts. Cons : Have to retouch t zone every 4 hrs, doesn't treat acne, need to be wash off before going to bed( if not your skin will break out) Best use after washing face in the morning (9am) ...then wash face 7-8 hr later reapply ( keep from having too much oil on face) — 1 year ago

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