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Summary
Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder is a sheer, oil-free pressed powder that helps keep shine under control.
Benefits
- Skin Types: Dry Combination, Combination Oily, Oily.
- Coverage: Moderate.
- Finish: Matte, Natural.
- Tested for streaking and fading at 88°F with a constant 80% humidity, all to prove Stay-Matte stays fresh.
- Patent-pending formula absorbs shine, controls oil, resists sweat.
- Lightweight, long-wearing. Leaves a matte finish.
- Dermatologist tested.
- Non-acnegenic.
- Allergy tested.
Formulated Without
- Parabens
- Phthalates
- Oil
- Fragrance
Item 2153956
Apply pressed powder with Powder Brush or included sponge applicator. Can be used all over face, or just on oily spots. Sponge applicator is washable with soap and water; allow to dry completely before next use.
Talc, Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate, Calcium Stearate, Calcium Silicate, Silica, Trimyristin, Nylon-12, PPG-12 / Smdi Copolymer, Methicone, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Mica, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Carmine (CI 75470), Manganese Violet (CI 77742).
Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.
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I use the Acne Solution flax as my a base. What shade would be good to use as a powder?
- Asked by Kelly
- Official Answer By Clinique USWe suggest Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder Foundation in shade 01 Stay Buff!Was this answer helpful to you
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What is the best color match for Honeycomb?
- Asked by REE
- Official Answer By Clinique USWe suggest Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder Foundation in shade Stay Spice!Was this answer helpful to you
- Q
I currently use bareMineral loose powder foundation in Neutral Ivory 06 which of your shades do you recommend? (FYI the shade finder tool on this product page recommended Stay-Honey Wheat which seems quite off based on the available images of each color.)
- Asked by Vanessa
- Official Answer By Clinique USThank you for reaching out. We recommend Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder Foundation in shade Stay Wheat. We hope that helps.Was this answer helpful to you
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Is this a finishing powder, or is it a pressed powder foundation? The packaging makes no mention of it being a foundation.
- Asked by Caro
- Official Answer By Clinique USThanks for asking! We're happy to share that this product is a great way to set a foundation as it provides a sheer, flawless finish to skin. Perfect for touch-ups throughout the day if needed as well. It works best when used to set a liquid foundation, but can also be used alone.Was this answer helpful to you
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I use Clinique even better foundation in Buff, which color should I purchase for this powder?
- Asked by CC
- Official Answer By Clinique USThanks for asking! We recommend going with shade 01 Stay Buff in Clinique's Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder Foundation. We hope this helps!Was this answer helpful to you
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Good Coverage
This product offers good coverage, absorbs oil, controls shine and allows for touch-ups during the day without icky build-up. Good for really oily skin.
Most Helpful Critical Review
I usually love this product, but I got one with the new
I usually love this product, but I got one with the new packaging last month and it was terrible. I'm not sure if I just got a bad batch or if the formula changed with the new packaging as well, but the powder started cracking after just a few uses and turned in to a crumbly mess! I am now having to...
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not a fan, very white casting.
Meh
Used it for the first time, and I wasn't impressed. Bought one a few months ago, and now that I'm halfway through, the powder is starting to chip and big chunks are coming loose in the compact. It's very sheer and light, which I like, but I don't think it does a good job of keeping shine away. I either have to put on A TON, or constantly keep re applying for it to work well.
Worth using up, but wouldn't repurchase.
I got this powder because I wanted something sheer, lightweight and mattifying to set my liquid foundations, and to wear by itself on my light makeup days. On day one I noticed that this powder is VERY hard pressed and was difficult to pick up on the sponge that came with it. I had to actually scrape the hardened top layer of powder away to be able to pick up any product. The texture of the product is ok, but it isn't as finely milled or light as I was hoping. It has a tendency to feel thick and heavy especially if you use it for setting. I don't really like touching up with this powder throughout the day because of that. The shade range was a little strange too….The shade I got looks kinda grey and ashy on me, but it does oxidize a bit and looks more natural after a while. The other shade options looked like they'd be way too yellow to work for me, so I'm stuck with this one. As far as oil control, it does the job briefly but I find my oils come through pretty quickly and I'm not even a particularly oily person. Yet it dries my skin out significantly which is disappointing. I'm about halfway through my compact and the powder keeps getting hard and almost dried out, where the only way I can continue to use it is by scraping the top layer off again. I use it daily so I don't know why this happens. I've never experienced this with other pressed powders. I notice a lot of people had issues with the powder cracking fresh out the compact and I wonder if that's why. It just seems to dry out quickly. I will continue to use it up but I have too many issues with it to justify repurchasing.
Powder cracked
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I've been using this powder for years. Recently (45 or so days after purchasing it) it became loose in the case and randomly cracked and started like crumbling. It was not dropped or anything. I tried to exchange it at the Ulta store I purchased it at, but because it was over 30 days they could not do anything. It is really frustrating because of the price I expect better quality. I had to buy a new powder.
Disappointed in Condition Received
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I love this powder and have been using it for a few years. I like to purchase before I run out, so sometimes I do not open the product immediately. My last one lasted longer than expected, so I did not open the new one for a while after I received it. When I opened it, the makeup was no longer glued into the compact. I reached out to customer service who told me that it was past the 30 days, so they could not help me. I have had never had this issue before, so clearly it is on off or something. For the price, I expect quality which I did not receive this time.