theBalm Sexy Mama Anti-Shine Translucent Powder, Soft & Matte Finish, 0.25 Ounce

I bought this based on the reviews. I had been looking for the "perfect" primer to reduce oil during the day with no luck so I decided to try a powder. I wear a significant amount of foundation, so my face tends to get oily later in the day. This powder prevents that from happening longer, and I can just sweep some on instead of using the blotting papers which sometimes can remove my make-up. I recommend this product. It is a little pricey for the small amount you receive, but you don't need to use very much.

I tend to have oily skin, so I bought this product. It works great. Only thing I recommend is to use it sparingly. I am Asian and have a lighter tan complexion. If I used too much, you can kind of see a white film on my face. But that's only if I pile it on. Just a quick brush over does the trick! It makes my face much more matte. No sticky feeling or powdery feeling. I love it!

I just got this a few days ago and couldn't wait to try it out due to the raving reviews. I have very light skin so at first it seemed a little dark for me, but when I applied it there was no color effect at all. Here are some pros/cons based on what I've experienced in this short time:Pros:Easy to applyDoesn't cake or leave a powdery lookStays on really well on the parts of my face that aren't excessively oily (chin, cheeks, forehead, etc)Cons:I have had similar results with other powders when it comes to my nose area. I guess for the price of this, I was expecting better results but it might just be the way my skin is. After applying this once around 7am, I usually have to re-apply around 12/1pm (only on my nose).For those of you with oily/combination skin, just keep in mind that some shine may still come through, especially on hot days. This is still the best powder I've come across in a long time so I highly recommend it!

This is a great product! I apply it once during the day, and it pretty much lasts until the end of my workday. I could apply it again, but I usually dont care at that point. It not only takes the shine away, but it also makes my face look clear and blemish free. I love using this either after my makeup or without makeup. Also, haven't broken out using this. Although it didn't come with a brush, it does have an attached mirror. Overall, a winner.

The coverage of this powder is much heavier than I expected from a "translucent" powder. It has a light-medium tone; I found the color slightly dark for me but I usually need the lightest tone makeup. The coverage level is medium. This is not a setting powder like you'd have with mineral veil from Bare Minerals or prep + prime from Mac. I tried using a dense powder brush as well as a kabuki brush and I found that both just deposited more of this product than I was comfortable with. Maybe a fan brush would allow for a more natural looking end result.Staying power was good even in my t-zone. No lasting heavy scent.In the end I just found this to be too heavy a powder for the finishing powder need I was looking to address.

This is a great powder for the nose and T-zone that I use to neutralize the sheen from my BB cream. I apply it with a small brush in a thin layer because I find that a minimal amount is just right and a little goes a long way. I wouldn't recommend it to people with dry skin, as it is made to absorb oil to create a matte finish. I have sensitive skin, and this product doesn't irritate me in the least bit.

Been using this for about a month and couldn't be happier. I was actually incredibly surprised I liked it so much but, this is absolutely the best anti-shine translucent powder I've ever tried. Totally sold on this and will be ordering again! Oh, and it seems like it's going to last a very long time. I've been using it a couple times a day for the last month or so and it still looks almost the same as the first day I started using it.

I won't fall prey again to any more of this anti-shine powders; I've ordered online as well as bought locally all these different anti-shine powders and they all fail so I won't order anymore of these type of products and I didn't like the cardboard compact it comes in.