Australis Fresh and Flawless Pressed Powder

This powder is amazing, I absolutely love it. It's the first pressed powder I've really had in a while, and I am very impressed. It sets your foundation well for the day, it provides a light coverage, and really does help to make you look flawless. This has a 'matte' finish, but it won't emphasise dry spots on those of us with dry, dehydrated or combination skin. Overall this is a fantastic powder and I would highly recommend it to everyone - it's a must have for anybodies make-up collection.

I finally purchased this after reading amazing reviews about this product and had to try it for myself.

Consistency - This product is a densely packed pressed powder.

Application - I used this product to set my liquid foundation, to apply to my face I use an ELF kabuki brush.

Coverage - This product adds to the coverage my liquid foundation provides but on its on it provides low to medium coverage.

Usage - I have been using this product every day for around 3 months now and am no way near hitting pan, this product will definitely last me quite a while.

Price - This product is priced about the same as other "drugstore" powders, it is definitely an affordable product.

Packaging - The packaging of this product is a sleek black compact with a clear window in the top, this allows you to see the product. The inside compact also lifts up and has a sponge stored underneath which is great for travelling. The packaging reminds me somewhat of the old mac packaging.

Results - This product adds to the coverage that my liquid foundation provides and sets it in place without leaving my face looking "cakey". This also mattified my face without leaving it on the extreme side of matte but I didn't need to touch up with my powder throughout the day either.

Skin Type- I have very fair combination, blemish prone skin. I get an oily t zone but other areas of my face often get dry.

Repurchase - I will definitely be repurchasing this product when my current one runs out.

I have this in the shade natural, I purchased this because I read really impressive reviews on BR and I really needed a decent powder to go over my make-up.

This by far lived up to my expections, it's just that good! This creates a flawless natural looking finish over my bb cream while adding in a bit more coverage.

I use my real techniques multi tasking brush to apply. What I do is get product on the brush and then lightly dab over my entire face. I then very lightly dab the brush on the powder compact again and apply if I'm wanting more. I apply it like this so it doesn't look fake and cakey (got this tip from shaaanxo).

The packaging is good, I like that there is a mirror and comes with a sponge for any emergencies while I'm out.

Overall I love this powder, I will even go as far to say it's my holy grail! Yup I seriously love this. I absoutely do recommend this if your looking for something to set your make-up with creating a flawless finish.

P.s I don't use this alone as it's not enough for me, I like a full coverage.

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

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 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.

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 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 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 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!