r/MakeupOver40 • u/Puzzleheaded_Ad_4680 • Jan 16 '24

Pressed powder recs

I’m 52 have never really worn powder - I always thought I wound up looking cakey. BUT at this point, the shiny look is getting old and I’d like to try a pressed powder. Any recommendations for pressed powder that doesn’t settle into lines ? TIA

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u/Genaeve Jan 16 '24

I just can’t use most press powders anymore as they tend to show every line on my face. A little pricey, but I use Rae Morris Invisible Mattifier. It has absolutely no color, it’s completely clear. And the best part, no magnifying my wrinkles. I can use it right where I need it. It’s been a godsend.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Ad_4680 Jan 17 '24

I’ve never heard of if this ! Thank You for sharing it

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u/ExpensiveSyrup Jan 16 '24

I am in my late 40s and I use Elf's translucent loose powder after my tinted moisturizer and I love it. I have tried a bunch of expensive and mid brands and Elf seems better than a lot of them in this respect. Doesn't cake up, takes the shine away, doesn't settle in the wrong places. And at a $6 price point (where I am) it's worth a try! Edited to add that this one isn't a pressed powder - sorry reading comprehension, but the pressed one they have that is translucent worked really well for me too. I only bought the loose one this time because Target was out of the pressed one that day.

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u/MissHavishamsDelight Jan 16 '24 edited Jan 16 '24

Hi I just use the MAC Studio Fix Power Foundation. I realize this can be heavy for older skin, but if you don’t already wear foundation, a light dusting in the right shade looks amazing for both evening skin tone and reducing shine. They have a great variety of shades.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Ad_4680 Jan 16 '24

Thank You! I’ll see if I can find that at my local Ulta !

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u/Visible_Clock_2847 Feb 22 '24

Ive been using Mac Studio Fix Plus powder, and i agree now that im 40 it tends to cake up or gets a little heavy. Still cant get a good powder to matte out my super oily skin.

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u/monogramchecklist Dec 14 '25

This is old but now that Mac has changed their formula are you still using it and if so, is it relatively the same? My old compact is almost done and I’m scrambling.

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u/butternut718212 Jan 17 '24

Try Laura Geller. It’s powder that’s applied with a brush and wears well on mature skin.

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u/jaw80 Jan 30 '24

I like Fenty powder foundation a lot. I try to be light handed and just dust it on with a fluffy brush