Clinique Stay Matte Sheer Pressed Powder Stay Beige

Pros: Oil-free; absorbs shine; even, matte coverage; 8 color shades to choose from.
Cons: Included sponge is useless; more expensive in price than drugstore choices.

A few weeks ago, I received two Clinique products as a special gift from a friend. Along with the Clinique Quickliner for Eyes I recently reviewed, I also got some of this Clinique Stay-Matte Pressed Powder designed exclusively for...

Pros: Matte Finish; Controls Shine; Oil Free
Cons: still have to touch up if you have really oily skin

Updated 9/8/02

Here I go again, fussing about my cursed, oily skin! Unless you have oily skin, you can’t sympathize, but all you “shining” stars out there know where I’m coming from. There’s nothing worse than going to check your...

Pros: nice compact, helps with shine, not too heavy - not too light, oil free
Cons: pricey

I've been using Clinique's Stay-Matte Pressed Powder since December 2000. That's when I had finally had enough and went to my local Clinique counter and let the woman there have at me. I went there looking for a foundation only. But she tried...

Pros: Oil free, fragrance free, sheer, comes on lightly. Reasonably priced (compared to other counter brands).
Cons: Matte powder can look caked on if not blended with the makeup sponge.

I am one of those shiny, “unhappy” people without powder. Unfortunately, as any oilier skinned person can tell you, powder can be a double-edged sword. , Using powder on oily skin is kind of like painting an old rusty barn red. Many powders can...

Pros: Oil-free; sheer; shades for people of all colour
Cons: Will stay matte for only 2-3 hours; must load lot of product

The Product
Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder is oil-free and comes in a green marbled compact with mirror and round sponge. It is 7g, very light, soft, finely milled powder. There is a very slight hint of scent similar to baby’s...

Pros: Has great coverage, goes on well, allergy proof.
Cons: Expensive, Needs re-applying.

When I First Tried This Powder I Had No Mind Of My Own

“It’s Clinique Bonus time.” I heard one of the girls I worked with say with complete excitement. Another voice chimed in, “Oh, I know I am going to the mall tonight, I...

Pros: excellent coverage, makes skin look flawless, oil free
Cons: a little more expensive than other brands

When I was growing up, I used to sit and watch my mom do her makeup. I couldn't wait until the day would come that I could use makeup too. That day came when I turned 14. My mom took me to the Clinique counter in a department store and got me a nude...

Pros: great coverage, reasonably priced, good color selection, long wearing
Cons: turns orange in oilier areas

I know my title sounds a little harsh, but I actually do like this powder. Like another reviewer, I was always into "drugstore only" cosmetics as I couldn't fathom why someone would spend more than $5 on a face powder. Naturally, this powder changed my ...

Pros: absorbs oil, light and airy, good shades for mixed folks, quality packaging
Cons: matte doesn't last very long

My skin is considered to be combination most of the time. In the winter I get dry areas but am okay for the most part. During the spring, however, and through the summer, my face is quite combination. My "T" zone can get quite oily, but remains dry ...

Pros: Flawless coverage, non greasy
Cons: none!

I used to be a strictly drug-store cosmetic girl. I couldn't possibly fathom why anyone would pay $15+ for makeup when there are plenty of drugstore brands for under $6. Well, Clinique's Stay Matte powder brought me over to the "other...

Pros: Oil-Free, Does not clog pores, Delivers a natural, healthy, glow.
Cons: None, other than sometimes Clinique might not have the product you .

Copyright Kristen Gilliam I have to say right now, Clinique is one of my favorite makeup and skincare product sellers. I've had so many good experiences with their products over the 3 years I've been a custumer. Never had to return one product. ...

Pros: great coverage, long lasting
Cons: expensive

You know, I never really wore powders... well that's not true. During my photo shoots I did, not by choice... but they never stayed... which doesn't much matter to the make-up artists and photographers who work with me since the shoots usually last 45...

Pros: Great little posh compact, Long lasting, CONTROLS OIL!
Cons: Nothing really, May have to re-apply once or twice through the day

I've always used a compact powder but after trying Clinique Stay Matte Pressder Powder I found this was the best I have ever tried. It Wears very well, Will last practicly all day. Lasts a long time, I have had my one for months now and havent had to ...

Pros: Lots of shades,cheap,nice subtle glow
Cons: constantly have to touch up

>>DID IT IMPROVE THE WAY YOU LOOK OR FEEL?
A: When you first apply it, it looks great, it covers O.K.It leaves you with a bit of a natural glow. But it,oddly, made me feel more oily and greasy a couple hours later after i applied it.
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Pros: Oil free, great coverage, flawless look, light feeling
Cons: a little pricey

After reading all the great reviews about this product on epinions, I decided to go out and try it myself.

I went to my local mall and stopped at the Clinique counter in Strawbridges. I was looking around not really sure where to look cause Im...