Australis Fresh and Flawless Pressed Powder

I use this over top of my foundation , It leaves a lovely flawless look on my face . Its affordable and lasts for ages. I have tried a lot of powders that are more expensive but always find myself coming back to this one as it is looks far better on the skin and does not leave a cake face effect.

YES! I've been using this powder since I was about 15 and have tried many different powders over the years (Maybeline, MAC, L'Oreal and so on) but always repurchase this once. Started using it when I had teenage oily skin and now I have combination/slightly sensitive skin. So that sums up how much I love it!

I like the packaging, it's simple. They've changed it a few times and it's always nice. I apply it with a powder brush and use the thick sponge that it comes with for my nose. It sets my foundation perfectly and blends really nicely so it doesn't leave me with a super powdery look, if that's what you're after then you can apply it thicker and that looks awesome as well.

A few times I've worn it on it's own and it looks alright but my skin can get quite dry at times and it doesn't work out quite that well on it's own when you have dry skin.

I wouldn't say that it stays on for a super long time but it's easy to pop in your bag and reapply.

There's three colour options, I have only ever used the natural colour and even though I am quite pale it works great for me. My friend who is atleast 2 shades darker than me also uses the natural colour and it works for her too.

It is definitely worth trying or even just to have in your bag to fix up your makeup, it's a great price and lasts quite a while.

I was introduced to this powder about 4-5 years ago from a friend who studied beauty therapy with me. Her skin always looked amazing, just everywhere she went it was perfection so I had to ask her "what foundation are you using on your skin? What is your secret?!" She told me as well as other girls who were interested that she used Revlon Colourstay as well as this powder. She swears by this powder! And I think she still does to this day. So off I went to Farmers and purchased the powder that very same day. I havent used and loved another powder ever since.

This would have to be another of my holy grail products! I kid you not this is the first time, after about 5 years of using it that I have actually read the ingrediants of it and it makes me love it even more!!! I do have a bit of a problematic skin, was worse when I was younger but I feel like my hormones have finally calmed down and therefore my skin doesnt flare up unless it is that time of the month, you know what Im talking about ladies... :P So the fact that this does have, not only Eucalyptus but clove in it as well, it is not only great at covering up the problem areas but it has supportive ingrediants in it that are not going to be harmful for the skin, what a bonus!! I have tried other powders out there and honestly nothing else compares to this one! If you arent already aware I am someone who likes a full coverage foundation, I have done for years and I dont know if I will change for a while but if you are someone who likes a full coverage then this powder is perfect for you! It just makes your skin look so airbrushed without looking cakey on the skin. This Powder is also really good at controlling your surface oil and I find that it is really good at keeping my make up in place. Ok maybe at the end of a really long day (10-12 hour day) you may find that your skin looks almost a little bit dewy which still looks nice but for those of you who feel more confident in a matte finish you can easily press a blotting cloth over your face, touch up areas with the powder and you are good to go! If there was one thing I could say about this product as a con it would be that there is not a very big colour selection. From memory at my local Farmers store there is only 3 different shades which is going to make it very hard for everyone to find there perfect shade. Its a shame because this powder is amazing!!

I will say time and time again this product is amazeballs! I will forever be purchasing this powder unless I get recommended anything else. I have also heard that this is a great dupe for one of the MAC pressed powders so maybe I need to put that to the test, being a loyal Australis girl ;). All Im going to finish up on is Amazing, Affordable and Gotta have it! That is all :) xx

I've tried so many powders, and this is the only one I've found which ticks all the boxes. Long lasting, natural yet strong coverage, affordable, a good shade, and to top it all off, the compact lasts much longer as you don't need as many applications to get the flawless look. I hate the idea of wearing too much make up, and am often put off from products because they result in a "heavy made up" look. Not the case with Australis. I had a friend borrow it before our long day and night of being bridesmaids. At the end of the event, after over 12 hours of wear, she begged me for the name so she could buy it herself!

Australis products are also animal cruelty free, which is important.

A more recent find of mine, I love the coverage it gives on its own, but I use it to set my liquid foundation. I have the lightest shade but as I'm very pale, it's still too dark for me, but because I love it so much I'm happy to use it anyway, applying it with a light hand and blending a lot. It gives a great matte/satin finish. It lasts a long time, and you don't need to use much, I feel like it's going to last a long time!

I've tried a bunch of different powders, but have always found myself coming back to fresh and flawless pressed powder. It's in a cute little compact which is easy to keep in your bag/car for whenever you need it. I find a lot of powders looks great on my cheeks but make the skin on my T zone look really dry. This powder doesn't seem to dry out my skin, it builds coverage well whilst feeling light when you were it. Unlike a lot of Australis foundations, it does come in light shades that aren't too orange. I also like that it doesn't have a heavy make up smell like some other pressed powders, and the compact doesn't get icky over time.

I am a HUGE fan of MAC's Studio Fix Plus powder, LOVE it and used it every day until I ran out. Tight on funds, I decided to give Australis' Fresh and Flawless Pressed Powder a go after hearing it was a good dupe for Studio Fix Plus, and it helped they had a 3 for 2 special going at the time of course!

I began using it feeling very doubtful about how it would perform, but my feelings soon changed. The formula is soft and finely milled and picks up easily on either the supplied sponge or a brush. I recently went away without any makeup except this (eek!) and found that when applied with a sponge to bare skin it still provided medium coverage without the cakeyness that many powders leave. My preferred method of application however is buffing it in using a kabuki brush to set either bb cream or liquid foundation for a full coverage look. I found the kabuki approach works best for a more even finish using less product, wheras the sponge is great for touch-ups. In terms of lastability it has pretty great longevity, lasting throughout my workday without shininess or patchiness.

The packaging is okay, although I prefer compacts that have a mirror above the powder as I find it wayyyy more convenient for touching up. My only other dislike with Fresh and Flawless is the lack of colour selection. I have fairly medium skin tone and purchased this in the darkest shade available 'Darkest Brown', which is lighter than my NW25 powder and far from dark brown so wouldn't suit darker-toned ladies.

Overall, this powder really does live up to the hype and I will happily repurchase!

I heard that this was a dupe for the mac studio fix powder and I just had to try it! I bought mine from K mart and it was like $20 I think? Which is amazing for what you get. This product is the best thing that has ever happened ever. It has great coverage and never looks cakey. I think the only bad thing about this product is that it only comes in a few shades, but thank god one of them suits me just fine! I use this with my elf powder brush and it gives great coverage. I use it either by itself or over a liquid foundation. I've gone through 2 of these so far and its been ages since I first bought it. I will never not use this!

I purchased this after hearing so many good things about this product and it being named as a dupe for MAC's Studio Fix Plus Powder.

The packaging of this powder is nothing special and unfortunately it doesn't have a mirror inside the lid for quick touch ups (they redesigned the compact and it is now under the powder, which is a bit annoying to use, having to flick back and forth between dabbing the powder and looking in the mirror). The powder itself is very finely milled and so smooth on the skin. This can be applied alone and still give light-medium coverage or as a setting powder over foundation. I have used it both ways (more often as a setting powder) and love the flawless finish it gives either way I use it. This powder gives a matte look to the skin, but, doesn't look powdery or unnatural and keeps me shine free for a good few hours before a touch up is needed.

I have fair skin and purchased the lightest of the three shades (unfortunately for darker skin tones it only comes in three fairly light shades).

Overall, this powder is a must have for the price and something I will certainly repurchase.

Tips: Apply with a kabuki brush for an even coverage using less product.

I purchased this after reading so many positive and rave reviews about it. I am now on the same bandwagon as all the others - this is good. Really good.

I tend not to be a fan of pressed powders, as my skin is slightly on the dry side and this isn't always the best combo. I find that this powder, however, is not cake-y or chalky, and instead just gives a beautiful finish to my make up.

I use the sponge that is provided, and press the powder into the areas I want the coverage. Generally around my nose, cheeks and chin areas. I do this a couple of times during the day, just to 'mop up' any excess shine that I tend to get.

There is a mirror in the compact, but because it's under the powder I didn't actually realise it was there until now. This is great though, as it will save me from having to remember carry one in my bag - all in one!

I did find the shade selection a bit limiting, but I purchased the shade, Natural - which I think is a great match for my skin tone (light to medium).

I think this is a great compact at an affordable price point.