Australis Fresh and Flawless Pressed Powder

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 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 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.

I always used to use translucent powders to set my makeup, as every other coloured powder would turn my face orange no matter how light the shade was. I saw Brittney Lee Saunders rave about this powder and thought I would give it a try, I got the lightest shade (natural? I think) and it is perfect. Sets my foundation and doesn't make me look orange! Just fresh and flawless!! Haha. But seriously, this is the best powder, I am almost out of my original compact and will be buying another one.

This powder is fantastic. It doesn't look too cakey and it sets my face perfectly, keeping my makeup in place for hours. The shade range is awful, but if you can find your shade I definitely recommend it. If I'm in a hurry I'll use this alone just to even out my skin tone. It doesn't last as long by itself but it's still a good quick cover up. It provides a good amount of coverage alone or can take a liquid from medium to full coverage if used right.

I got the lightest shade so I could use it solely to set my makeup as I find powders ether cake or are to orangy on my skin tone when used alone. BUT in a rush one more I just used this and it was perfect, no caking, no breakouts and removed the oily shine to my face ( yay ) I find that you need to use a good amount to get a decent coverage but its cheap enough to replace when empty. The case is ok, not as durable as my others but is by no means flimsy. I think I paid around $15/$18 from kmart