Maybelline Fit Me Pressed Powder Review

I purchased this from Countdown - on special of course, I love a bargain! I have an olivey complexion, so chose No. 235 - Pure Beige. It gives good coverage over foundation or BB cream, if you want a matte finish this is ideal. I apply just to the shiny parts of my face - nose, chin, any blemishes and use a slightly damp make-up sponge for even coverage, although the pack comes with an applicator puff. The shade I chose blended in well with my concealer and BB cream.

This product is a solid supermarket brand staple. For the price I thoroughly recommend it. It's my daily staple.

I am lucky enough to have relatively clear skin and I don't use a foundation most days, I just dust this powder over my face.

Case: Useful, powder puff underneath the powder and mirror (although a little small) is useful if you are on the go. The case opens and closes easily and I have used several of these and had no issues with breakage or damage. Feels nice in your hand - quite compact.

Coverage: If you are looking for solid coverage, definitely use a foundation underneath. If you struggle with blemishes or need higher level coverage I wouldn't recommend this product. As above, I use it as powder and foundation for me.

Application: Although the powder puff is in the case I use a large powder brush, you get a better finish that isn't so cakey looking. Although it's more to carry it's worth it.

Lasting: I find if applied well, with a moisturiser on underneath I get all day coverage from this product with no need to re-apply. I am in an office environment most days meeting and greeting people so I need products to last - this is perfect for me.

Colour: Pick a shade darker than you're used to (see tips below).

It is funny as much as I wasnt impressed with the foundation, I think this is an excellent powder for its price range! - I find it lightweight and long lasting. I reccomend throwing away the little powder puff thing it comes with (does anyone actually ever use those things) and getting a good Kabuki or fluffy powder brush to get decent and even coverage.

Although this powder did set my makeup and absorb any excess oil, i wasn't really a fan. It can look quite cakey and powdery, and didn't really blend in, it just sat on my skin. Although it was a cheap price, there are way better powders out there.

I put it over my liquid foundation to finish blending , and reduce shine as I have oily skin. It is a great product, well priced.

I've been using this powder for a couple of weeks and I really like it! I use the 120 Classic Ivory and it is the perfect shade for me :-) I also love the price I paid $15 and I'm very happy with it. I don't apply it with the little spongey thing that comes with it, instead I use a large powder brush & it works amazingly well. I believe I have found my new favourite.

This is a relatively cheap powder but I found it not worth the price tag. The powder puff that comes with the foundation is very delicate and breaks easy. I found these powders all to be very orange based, which I don't like. Definitely wouldn't buy again but would use it if it was given to me.

I usually find it difficult to find darker colours at the drugstore so was stoked to find a shade that "fit me" ;) but unfortunately this stuff has little or no oil control. So my face is an oil slick in an hour or two.I can only use this when I have a full face of makeup - oil controlling primer, foundation and some setting powder over the fit me powder because that is the only way it will remain matte on me. Such a shame because I love the colour range and the packaging.

I got this product on a super sale so it was around $10, for this price I was sooo impressed, but if I were to pay full price I have other powders I prefer.This powder has a medium coverage, and I found it was kind of powdery (go figure) I prefer a smoother finish.

For how cheap it is I feel this is a good product. I didn't notice in the store but it does have a slight shimmer in it which I noticed whilst doing a quick touch up parked in my car on a sunny day. It didn't bother me but I do point out to friends who are borrowing makeup as I know some dont like shimmer. :)