Almay Clear Complexion Pressed Powder, Medium Deep

It seems that negative reviewers are attempting to use this powder as a foundation, not as a FINISHING powder. Don't blame the product for user error. I've used this product for years, along with the Clear Complexion Concealer and it's a great combination. As described in the "How to Use" it's best gently applied after liquid foundation and concealer. It's great at setting my make-up and reducing shine for long lasting wear. If applied gradually, it doesn't cake on, become discolored, or settle in smile lines. To provide more even coverage, I prefer to use a powder brush rather than the puff that comes with the compact. It's nice to have the puff though, if you're using the compact on the go! Just remember, less is more and this is not a product that is intended to conceal.

I use the concealer then this powder on top. It works really well for my skin and doesn't clog my pours like other makeup has. My favorite is the 4in1 powder.

Nice powder! Fights acne and takes away redness. What is more perfect than that <3 definitely an essential to have in your bag.

Decent coverage

I only use the clear complexion concealer and pressed powder (light), I have hypersensitive rosacea skin. This is light coverage but perfect for me. It does the job and does NOT aggravate my skin. I highly recommend this line!

This is the only powder I use because it doesn't worsen my acne. However since they changed the formula it gets horribly hard when applying it and I always have to scratch it as to make it “loose powder” to be able to use it. This is the same case in all 3 different packages I bought.

It was cheaper in store and I wish I had not bought it online

What is shown IS NOT what you actually get any longer. This pic shows the product I always loved...square shaped compact with a nice applicator pad inside made from cotton material. I thought I could order it online since I was not seeing it in stores any longer. Well, what I got is what is now sold in stores...a round compact with a thin sliver of what seems like soft cheap sponge material that cannot be used to apply the powder in the compact! Its more expensive than before and now they cut corners on the materials. Very disappointed.

I've bought your great pressed powder for yrs. When you changed from square compacts to round, I regretted buying & sticking to this Almay product. The mirror's placement is so weird it's wrong. I want to keep the powder section open to use it, but keeping both the mirror & powder open is simply awkward & bad design. Why did you make it more of a pain to use this great powder? I will not buy this Almay pressed powder again, but change to a compact with a reasonable setup, easily used & comforting to use. This round leveled design is nothing but annoying.

This powder does not deserve a star, it is a difficult product to apply, it does not work with a sponge or brush. It is necessary to peel the powder to be able to apply it. Leaves a horrible orange undertone on the skin and does not help control or hide any blemishes as it promises.