77%
would repurchase
4.1/5
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description

When it comes to unwanted shine, Sexy Mama comes on strong. This anti-shine translucent powder is formulated with revolutionary, tiny, oil-absorbing spheres to remove dreaded shine, leaving you with a soft, matte finish. So you (and your makeup) are all set. BENEFITS : Mattifying, Talc Free, Weightless. Revolutionary formula, Oil-absorbing spheres, Anti-shine translucent powder.

ingredients

mica, boron nitride, polyethylene (and) PTFE, zea mays (Corn) starch, silica, isoeicosane, zinc stearate, styrene/DVB copolymer, polyisobutene, dimethylimidinone rice starch, iron oxides CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, gossypium herbaceum (Cotton) powder, sodium dehydroacetate, dimethicone.

Reviews

Reviews


4.0
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2 years ago

I have a very difficult time finding powders that don't break me out or look dry , gross and patchy on my skin. On the coldest Swedish winter days, I do not wear powder. This one is really nice. It...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen



4.0
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7 years ago

I have very dry skin but my under eye concealer still creases, so I have been on the hunt for a powder that can set my concealer without making my skin feel dry and without emphasising fine lines....

About reviewer (77 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


3.0
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7 years ago

Not the right powder if you have dark circles,my eye area would look dull and grayish. The only powder that works for me is the MAC one,sadly its way too expensive! i got this one is because it was...

About reviewer (51 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

First off, this powder is finely milled and is perfect to take on the go for touch ups. I also use it for initially setting my foundation and it always leaves me with a beautiful satin finish. The...

About reviewer (451 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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7 years ago

I have had this powder for quite a while and really just started using it oas my regualr setting powder. I had been previously keeping it in my handbag for touch ups, due to it's super small and...

About reviewer (336 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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7 years ago

This translucent powder is the best! While I like a dewy finish, provided by The Balm's amazing tinted moisturizer, I always apply translucent powder to my eyelids, to keep my eyeliner from...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairRed, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen


4.0
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7 years ago

This is my powder of choice to bring in my handbag. I was sold when I saw the packaging, its both cute and really compact! Perfect for a girl like me who do not want a bulky purse. I have tried...

About reviewer (180 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairRed, Relaxed, Fine

EyesGreen


4.0
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7 years ago

I love to apply this translucent powder over The Balm concealer. Hides imperfections and absorbs oiliness. I only apply once on part of my face that I need to cover up and it lats the whole day....

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


3.0
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8 years ago

I love thebalm, I really do. Their blushes are outstanding, I've been getting tons of uses out of their meet matt(e) nude pallette, the mary-lou manizer is a cult classic... But this powder is not...

About reviewer (429 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairRed, Curly, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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8 years ago

Nice setting powder for oily dehidrated skin. It gives certain glow to face, it's not flat matte but keeps my oily face under control. This is my first theBalm product and I quite like it. It has...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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8 years ago

Love this powder! Controls shine and works beautifully over my powder foundation during touch-ups. The price is quite reasonable too, as it lasts and lasts. However, you will need to carry a...

About reviewer (44 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


4.0
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8 years ago

Just got this powder and i have to say so far its the best setting powder i have yet to own lol! I mean, i dont own that much nor have i tried a ton but to me this powder sets my foundation/bb...

About reviewer (61 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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8 years ago

Bought this on a whim as I needed a powder to set and mattify my foundation. It works as promised but is nothing special. Looks natural but face feels a bit flat - can also be a bit chunky if you...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesHazel


5.0
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9 years ago

I really liked this! I actually bought this on a whim, partially because I needed a translucent powder and partially because I love the retro/vintage 50's looking packaging. I'm a sucker for...

About reviewer (77 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


1.0
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9 years ago

I tried giving this product many chances but it always looked terribly cakey. It made every foundation and BB cream I used look awful, fake, and like I had baking flour in my pores. I had to throw...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBlue


5.0
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9 years ago

So far I'm loving this. I'm a make up artist and I thought I'd give this a try for some weddings I had booked. I have to say I'm very impressed. My main gripe about 'translucent' powder is that...

About reviewer (224 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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9 years ago

Finally, a face powder I'm not meh about! I like this! A lot, even! Just a heads up though: this is a product category that I don't have much experience with as far as trying lots of different...

About reviewer (66 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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9 years ago

I am now reaching the end of my first Sexy Mama powder and I have to say this products rocks! I use it as a mattifying powder on my T zone (combination skin) and it keeps my face shine free for the...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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9 years ago

After reading tons of positive reviews about Sexy Mama, I decided to buy it. In fact, I bought it twice - the first time it turned out to be A FAKE ONE. It didn't have the QR code and the stamp...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


3.0
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9 years ago

I like this enough. It isn't too powdery or drying and the texture is pretty smooth. It is close to translucent but not quite. I like this because I feel like translucent powders give off a white...

About reviewer (169 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown