COTY Airspun Loose Face Powder - Naturally Neutral

I decided to get this in neutral instead of translucent because I typically don’t wear foundation and thought neutral would be able to offer a bit of natural coverage. It is fulfilling that request, but I think neutral comes up a bit flat-looking on me, so I’m going to buy translucent next and see if that looks more natural.I don’t really do concealer baking, but I tried adding an extra layer around my under eyes and thought it looked brighter.I’m a nc20-25. When tan I can pull off an nw20. Maybelline fit me 128, 120 or 130 when tan. Maybelline Urban cover 128. Fenty 185 (but it can look a bit off). I have a light olive complexion, and very thin skin with visible veins, so I come across relatively neutral.This powder is genuinely very fine and just became my new favourite. I wear powder every day because my sun is very thin so I have to wear high SPF, and I don’t like the sticky sunscreen look. I’ve tried everything from Laura mercier to normal baby powder- and I think this airspun powder is my FAVOURITE so far. It’s very adaptable because of its super fine texture and very affordable. You can add coverage (my preference) or apply it lightly and sheerly.I tried applying it multiple ways and here’s my opinion:•Over foundation: *best with a classic/modern puff so that you can press it into pores and get a the fully poreless look. *The puff that comes with it is okay, but can apply the powder unevenly so you might get caking if you don’t blend. *A big fluffy brush works well if you just want to set foundation and not fully mattify. *A buffing/stippling brush is good to apply on really oily areas (i use the ecotools one)•Without foundation/just skincare: *the buffing brush seems to work best if you’re like me and want your cheeks/t-zone to stay Matte and poreless. •A normal puff is good if you want to press it into pores. *The puff that comes with it works well, as long as your skincare doesn’t leave your skin very wet. •A big brush is okay, but I personally found that it cling to hairs that way (around the brows, hairline etc) and looked clumpy so I ended up going back in with the buffing brush and that helped^^I will say, this DOES smell like an old lady😅 But not baby powder ❌ ! It has that typical warm floral scent old ladies used to love. I like it, and I dont think that the scent remains throughout the day when worn.It’s not strong enough to clash with any perfumes or personal scents you may like to wear.When I hugged my sister immediately after application she said I smelt nice, and her description Leads me to believe she could smell the powder. So potentially other can smell the power when it’s first applied.•Negatives: *This container doesn’t actually screw shut, so not very travel or movement friendly. *The puff might be scratchy on VERY sensitive skin or skin that has an active breakout. *The scent may be strong if you’re very sensitive to fragrance. *Neutral does have some colour, so (obviously) it’s not universal— would not recommend to very light/pale skin or medium-dark skin.If you don’t like it: you can use it as dry shampoo, a baby powder alternative or anti-chafing powder so it doesn’t have to be a total waste of money :)

This is my second purchase of this powder and it's the best I've found as I have oily skin and usually within an hour my oils are through and breaking down my makeup. Since using this powder it makes my makeup last my full working day. It's so finely milled and doesn't make me look cakey even though I use a powder puff to apply all over. I'd definitely recommend this especially if you are oily.

The powder is very nice and works wonders. It is very hard to go over board with how much you apply as it comes out in small amounts per shake of the tub, which is great as a little does go a long way and to much powder will just look dry and chalky on the skin.For reference I am 23 with dry sensitive skin with very dry under eyes. Most powders tend to exaggerate my dry under eyes and make them look more aged than what I actually am. I do not have that problem with this powder and nor does it feel or look like I am wearing any.The only thing is the powder does smell rather sickly sweet but it doesn't bother me personally. It just reminds me of eating candy floss when I was a child at a fair.

I have been using this for over 50 years. It sets my makeup and lasts. I wouldn't be without it.

Unfortunately the smell put me off using this powder. Although application and staying power was good the smell of the powder stuck all day.

Good powder for setting make up. Huge tub will last for ages. String scent but if you don’t mind scents like me is not a problem.Great value for money, only need a little... it goes a long way. I have naturally neutral and translucent extra coverage. Translucent extra coverage has more of a pink undertone where as naturally neutral is a closer dupe shade for Laura mercier setting powder. Great if your in a budget. I don’t think I would even go for a higher end as this does the job perfectly. Works best (for me) with a damp beauty blender and pressed in to the skin. Make up lasts the day with this. I highly recommend.

Was apprehensive as I’ve had no luck with loose powders in the past keeping my t zone at bay. My makeup is usually all rubbed off my nose by 1pm.But this powder keeps oil at bay all day. I don’t even have to touch up, and makes my skin look like a doll😍, it smells of baby powder but it’s a very pleasant scent.

The scent is a little off-putting but this super fine powder works brilliantly over foundation and isn't too heavy providing it's applied lightly with a small powder brush then buffed into the skin rather than using the puff provided. My make-up is Matt looking and stays put all day but beware if you have drier skin or enlarged pores as it does make you look quite cakey if over-applied.I also find this is great as a base over eyelid primer to help prevent creasing throughout the day.