I pressed this $8 powder into my T-zone and literally said “wait what” out loud. My bathroom mirror does not lie.
The blurring isn’t a marketing gimmick — it’s the kind of soft-focus that makes you check if you accidentally used a filter. My foundation stopped sliding into my smile lines by noon.
This is Catrice‘s More Than Matt Powder — a translucent pressed powder for like, the price of a burrito. I bought it because a random Reddit thread swore it beat my $42 Laura Mercier. Spoiler: they weren’t wrong.
Micro-fine texture
Feels like silk dust, not chalk. Doesn’t cake even when I go back for a second layer.
Shade range is a joke
Comes in two shades: translucent and translucent. If you’re deeper than a light tan, this will ghost you. Fair warning.
Mattifying without flatness
You get a natural matte — not that dead, mask-like finish. Skin still looks like skin, just better.
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Silica and talc do the heavy lifting here — which sounds boring until you see the result. No fragrance, no oils, no bullshit. Just stuff that works.
- Silica: Blurs pores instantly by scattering light
- Talc: Absorbs oil without drying you out
- Dimethicone: Smooths application so it doesn’t cling
- Bismuth Oxychloride: Gives that soft-focus finish (rare at this price)
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First swipe felt like I was dusting my face with a cloud — no drag, no patchiness. It disappeared into my skin in about 8 seconds, leaving zero residue on my finger.
Two weeks in, I noticed something weird: my makeup actually lasted longer than with my high-end powder. Like, 11-hour work day, still looked fresh. The only downside? The included puff is trash — throw it out immediately.
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My oil breakthrough went from 3 hours to about 6. Pores looked smaller all day — not just right after application. But if you have dry skin, this will cling to flakes like a jealous ex.
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This powder does what luxury brands do for 80% less. My wallet is confused but my face is thrilled.