Australis Fresh and Flawless Pressed Powder

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

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.

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.

Bought this powder after hearing so much about it and really recommend it.

I use it to set my makeup as im not a fan of wearing powders alone but it does a great job, it adds to my coverage and makes my foundation last longer.

My only concern is the lack of shades available, and the shades do have quite an orange undertone BUT if you find a shade that suits you then this product is well worth buying.

I purchased this product last year as had heard many great things about it being amazing and a dupe for MAC. Being in OZ at the time it only costed me about $4 which is such a small fraction of the MAC retail price I wish I had brought more as after trying it out when I got home I fell in love!

I have it in the shade natural which I think was the lightest shade though there wasn't much to choose from. This is one of the only powders I have tried that doesn't go orange on my pale skin!

I usually apply after my foundation with whatever brush I pick up first whether it be a Kabuki or just a regular 'powder brush' as I find the results are the same. It definitely does give you a 'Fresh & Flawless' look. On days where I just want to wear a concealer I will still powder with this as even though it only gives me a light coverage it still manages to give my face the fresh & flawless look but nice and subtle. I have tried it with different coverage foundations and it never looks cakey when applied on top which makes it even more awesome.

I have been using this almost daily for about 3 months and have yet to hit pan so I am very very happy with that but I will definitely repurchase when the time comes to replace it.

The packaging could be a lot smaller as it has a compartment under the powder with a sponge and mirror that I never use but it is still compact enough to easily take along in my bag with me.

I first read that this powder was a dupe for more expensive pressed powders last year sometime, and I'm glad somebody figured that out! I don't have spare money lying about to spend large amounts on products when you can buy something similar for half the price! I have the shade deep natural which is the middle shade, I haven't decided yet whether this shade is a bit to dark for me so after this powder is finished I might try the lighter shade. I use this powder after applying liquid foundation with the real techniques powder brush, it gives me a matte finish with still a little bit of shine which I do like. My skin type is combination - normal to oily and sometimes dry. I do find that later on in the day I have to repowder just a little bit around my nose and chin area but I have no complaints with that. A down side is the limited choice on colours so this powder is not suitable for everyone but if you are looking for a cheaper alternative and it's the right shade for you defianatly give it a try!