Australis Fresh and Flawless Pressed Powder

I bought this as an option to pat over the top of my foundation when out and about and so far I'm very impressed!

The packaging is very nice. I like the pink foil logo on the black background, it makes it seem quite funky and appealing. Inside, it has the product, then the mirror and sponge.

I chose the shade Deep Natural. This is actually darker than I would have thought my skin is but on my face it looks quite nice. It's very sheer when using on its own so would only really be used if I wanted a bit of a sun-kissed glow to my skin. When I use it to touch up my foundation it gives a good warmth but not too overpowering or orangey. It also blends really well.

I tried applying with a powder brush as this is the closest I have at the moment to a kabuki but I found that it made a lot of powder go to waste. For touch-ups I mostly apply around the nose and cheeks so the sponge was fine for this. The sponge was able to blend it well and left a nice smooth finish.

I'll definitely be repurchasing this, and will probably purchase the lighter natural shade for the middle of winter when my skin is a bit more pale.

I'm not sure about the packaging here, but I bought mine from Farmers and it has a clear cover that allows you to see the powder through it. I love how sturdy it is, so the cover won't pop off and break and it also has a compartment containing a mirror and a sponge.

One of the the negatives about the product is the colour range - there are only 3 and I bought mine in natural which is the lightest shade and is waaay too pale for me now, but looks great in winter.

The powder is quite high coverage for a powder and for those with good skin, they could probably get away with just a powder. For me however, I have a lot of blemishes and breakouts that I need to cover so I usually use a concealer and set it with this powder. It sets and makes you matte without looking cakey or powdery - plus it really does make you look airbrushed and flawless! Another plus is that it doesn't break me out - which is rare as my skin is super breakout prone.

The powder itself is very finely milled and goes on really smoothly - comparable to my Dior and Estée Lauder powders (and also, better)! Definitely love this and I will probably buy the darker shade to wear in summer as well.

I purchased this product as a lot of people were talking about it being a dupe for M.A.C. Which it is, the only down side is unlike M.A.C there's not a lot of shades available. You only have the option of 3 shades at my local farmers.

I find that this powder is high coverage as it could be use on its on or to set foundation. This compact is travel friendly and won't break the bank if you loose it.

The best way to apply this powder is with a kabuki brush and it will give you a nice Frobisher with out it look cakey.

I use this powder on a daily basis and really like the finishing touch! I prefer to put it on with a brush as it doesn't look so packed on. It is a reliable cheap pressed powder that suits many skin types.

I have brought several of these and I am still in love the compartment is strurdy and has seperate compartment for included applicatior which I have never used as I always reach forms powder brush. This powder is great for setting your foundation and adds a tiny bit more coverage which is nice! Doesn't cake or dry out my skin does sometimes need to be reapplied if it's an overly hot day though which is understandable find it quite comparable to high end setting powder for a lot less!

This is the first powder my mum bought me for my 15th birthday! It is a good product. it applies well and doesnt feel too heavy at all. However if you are in a place where you are going to be sweating a lot, it will work against you. It will clump around you nose, but you can always re-apply. Still a very good product

I was given this powder as a gift from a friend and instantly fell inlove! Its so amazing! It goes on so softly and smooth covers great and has a pretty good staying power. I love this on top of my foundations to give a more full coverage look. I use them sponge it comes with to apply as i find it works great for me. And the colour is a near perfect match for my skin. I cant say enough good things about this powder. Ive been to repurchase this and its a great price from farmers for $19 so its very affordable for the job it does.

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!

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.

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.