MAC Blot Powder Review

Well not with this wonderful powder. I get quite oily and this keeps my shine to a minimum. apply with the buffer provided or a big fluffy powder brush. It is suitable for all skin tones as it is translucent! xx

I'd use this on top of a liquid foundation to set it when you don't want a caked on look. It's light and blends very well and doesn't look overly "powdery" either, it also makes the foundation last way longer.

Though I haven't re-purchased one of these for a while, it is always a favourite of mine due to the fact that it is translucent. It works well to reduce any oil on the face without becoming too heavy. For someone like me who does have an oily complexion, this is a perfect on the go blotter for my handbag.

Normally I prefer more coverage for myself, however this is a staple item for any girls makeup purse! Perfect for touch-ups and works well if you are needing to change your base colour (due to spray tans, etc.) as it is not hugely pigmented so you save from having to purchase several colours of powders.

The compact is in the standard black plastic casing from MAC and is nice and sturdy so it doesn't break in my handbag. I find that I only use a small amount every time, so these last a very long time, making spending $60 on one very viable.

I use this on top of any foundation I am using as it always makes it look more professional and will decrease any shiny look after a few hours, I also take this in my purse if I am going out and take a small powder brush, this way if i get hot or sweaty, I can just go bathroom and blot my face and make it look fresh again.

I have been using this quite sometimes now and I love how it last all day without making my face looking shiny. The MAC Blot powder doesn't feel heavy on my face, the product is expensive but worth every dollar spent. I use the Sigma F30 - large powder brush and pat it on skin for best result.

Thought this product was effective but pricey - not necessarily worth it. I like to avoid products with mica and silica because they tend to clog my pores and cause breakouts after a few days, so I tried to limit my use of this product.

I have super oily skin! I use this powder to set my MAC prolong wear foundation. I just use the puff that it comes with as I like to put it in my bag and don't want to be carrying around brushes everywhere! This powder is amazing for my oily skin though and doesn't leave me feeling "caked" on. I've been using this for about a year now and will continue to use it!

I had been contemplating a mineral powder to wear over my liquid to help set it and keep from looking oily. I have quite oily skin anyway. I purchased this product after finding it on here actually. I did try a l'oreal product that is similar but it's a loose powder which did take away the oil but it was quite pale and made you look washed out. I tried the medium shade of this one by MAC and I love it. It's so light weight and doesn't alter the shade of your foundation. Really takes the oily look away without drying out your skin. I like that it's a pressed powder because it fits in my bag where as the other ones I've used have been a loose powder and are too big. I don't think it's overly expensive either once you consider how long it will last.

I thought I was upgrading from my mainstay Cover Girl powder, partly because this product is ridiculously expensive for essentially the same thing!!

The only difference aside from price? This stuff breaks me out like crazy! I thought my skin was just upset by a change in cleanser, but after some testing and remembering when I had bought this, I discovered it was the culprit. As soon as I quit using this, my skin returned to normal.

The case may look a lot more slick than the CG one, but I'll gladly cut out 2/3s of the price for a lime green case and zero blemishes.

At first, I thought I had purchased a dud product. I applied it using the supplied powder puff and my foundation moved and looked dreadful. After a few days, the puff looked dreadful too. Then I had concerns about the oils on the puff remaining in contact with the powder. Throw that sucker out.

Now I've switched to using a Real Techniques Mini Powder brush from their mini brush trio and I swirl and then press this powder into my foundation and it is amazing. It really reduces the appearance of oil without altering the colour of my foundation. What is also of note is that whilst I use the Medium shade, I think this is probably a bit too light for my N2 skin, however, the colour actually only makes up 3% of the product, so not that big of a deal. Next time I order, I'll get the next darker shade.

The mirror in the compact is of a great size and folds flat, which I like for when I use it to touch up my lippy too.

The powder isn't as finely milled as the Bare Escentials Ready Mineral Veil, but I feel this gives a much better finish.