Coty Airspun Face Powder, Translucent Extra Coverage, 2.3 Ounce, Pack of 1

What a great alternative to typical foundation for those who do not have major issues to cover !Coty, a long world known and faimos brand.I've been using Coty products for 40+ years and I was never disappointed.This Coty powder is very fine and smell wonderful, giving your face a polish and natural look.Little secret when using powder - After you applied this powder, bring your palms close to your mouth and blow "steam" on them (as you would fog your eye glasses before cleaning), and immediately pat your face, do this several times, as necessary. If any traces of powder were showing on your face, after the patting of the "steamy" palms, it will all disappear.This Coty fine powder also last many many years without any degradation.

I snagged this powder in two versions (translucent and translucent extra coverage) for under $3 apiece. Even the usual $6 price tag is an absolute steal. It works very well, and with 2.3oz per canister you get at least 2-3x more than what's offered by most brands.I have fair, combination skin with neutral to cool undertones, and the start of some fine lines around my eyes. No major discoloration or blemish issues, just the occasional spot. I apply this lightly with a velour puff over moisturizer and SPF, or occasionally over a BB cream. It evens out my skintone, mattifies my T-zone, and doesn't amplify my lines or break me out. It also provides a little bit of an airbrushing effect, so IMO it really does work as a light foundation if you're not looking to cover anything major.Really oily faces would probably do best with the extra coverage. My combo skin does fine with the translucent, but I tend to prefer the extra coverage; it's not noticeably heavier and I think it mattifies just a little better.Unfortunately, the scent is so strong that it can be overwhelming. I was honestly a little taken aback when I first opened the package. After using it daily for a few weeks, though, and generally with a pretty light hand, I found that it grew on me.Also be aware that the #1 ingredient is talc, if that is of concern to you.

Overall I'd say this extra coverage translucent powder is better than my Laura Mercier translucent powder. I've used this powder a dozen times since purchase so I have a pretty fair experience to review this now. For more details keep reading on.Design: Upon arrival, I had no issues opening the plastic seal covering the sifter/holes containing the powder underneath. There was no leak, all product was contained. There's a big cotton puff, which I tossed because I'd never use it on the face knowing it can easily harbor bacteria and cause breakouts. I think it can simply serve as a mechanism to prevent spills or leaks, since the lid is not a screw top and a bit easy to come loose and the sifter has no other means of being sealed. Because of this, I'd never attempt to travel with this powder. The risk is far too high for what it's worth. I'd be mad if all my other toiletries were smeared with powder.Effectiveness: color, coverage and duration of oil control are satisfactory for my extremely oily T zones, including forehead, nose, eyebrow areas, and cheek area surrounding the nose. I have sand colored complexion, and I prefer a matte and light toned skin. Highlighters look horrifying on my skin, that's how oily I am. This extra coverage powder has a pinkish tone when initially applied but I don't mind it. My skin looks matte right away. I do look a bit cakey if I examine my face closely, BUT same result using Laura Mercier translucent powder. With both powders, I usually use a damp beauty blender to apply a decent layer over my oily areas mentioned. After 6 hours, Airspun reveals some oil back to the face. See photos before and after 6 hrs. But again, Laura Mercier translucent powder revealed even more oil within the same timeframe. I find that Airspun does create more of a dust cloud though. Try not to breathe it in. Plus the scent is strong like baby powder. I don't mind it personally. I have not noticed additional breakouts caused by this powder on top of my usual breakouts.Amount and price worth: huge amount of product, looks like it hasn't been touched after a dozen uses. I don't use a light hand either. I spent $10 on this, but I really don't mind because it's the extra coverage version and so much product, it will last me over a year for sure. And it's still 3x cheaper than Laura Mercier.Overall, Laura Mercier doesn't compare in effectiveness and price, and the only reason I use it is for traveling, and to use it up before it expires. I'll only purchase Airspun from now on.

I heard great things about this product - I watch a lot of Youtube beauty channels, especially Patrickstarrr who uses this frequently. It was always on my mind to get it, but never got around to it. After browsing for some new products, I saw this and remember how inexpensive it was and that Patrickstarrr uses it to bake and set his face. I thought to myself, "I'm getting this." And let me tell you, it does wonders. I love the packaging - it's so simple and easy. I'm happy the product came with the powder puff because I've never used it over the years of doing my own make up so I thought it was fun to use something different. When setting my face, I immediately noticed how soft it made my skin look and feel. It was amazing and I don't even use primers or pore filler products. It is pretty darn awesome.Since I got the translucent coverage, it didn't seem to effect the color of my foundation besides mattifying it and giving me flawless-looking skin.One thing, however, is the scent. I did not know this powder had a scent. And it was probably my fault for not reading the ingredients list, but I was so hyped I didn't even bother. I don't mind the scent, but it is very potent when first applied. Eventually, it will go away but the first hour or so of having this powder on, I could smell my face. Is that just me? It's a scent that reminds me of the 60s in black and white films. It's definitely not a problem for me, but having a fragrance in powders never crossed my mind.And by the way, the girlfriend of this account is writing this review. :D