Most pressed powders either cling to dry patches or disappear within hours. Almay Pressed Powder is designed to do neither, giving you reliable shine control, a smoother-looking complexion and comfortable wear that holds make-up in place without feeling heavy.

Talc, kaolin and Zea Mays (corn) starch work together to absorb surface oil while helping reduce the look of unwanted shine. Nylon-12 and synthetic fluorphlogopite lend a soft-focus, diffusing effect, so pores and texture appear less noticeable. Silica helps improve slip and blend, and conditioning agents like C12-15 alkyl benzoate maintain a smoother glide on skin.

The powder is finely milled with a silky, lightweight texture that brushes on evenly without dustiness. It sets to a natural-looking, soft-matte finish that resists caking through the day. The formula is buildable, so you can refresh shine or add coverage without disturbing the make-up underneath.

Use it alone over moisturiser for a quick, polished look or over foundation to set and extend wear. Apply with a brush for a lighter veil or a puff for more coverage where needed. Keep it in your bag to reduce shine and smooth the appearance of make-up throughout the day.

Finely milled powder particles ensure smooth, even application with minimal fallout.Oil-absorbing minerals and starches help manage shine while maintaining a soft-matte, non-chalky finish.Soft-focus agents visually diffuse the appearance of pores, texture and fine lines.Flexible film-formers and emollients allow the powder to layer comfortably without emphasising dryness.

For longer wear and smoother application, use after an Almay foundation or tinted base and follow with Almay blush or bronzer. It also pairs well with Almay setting sprays to further extend make-up longevity and keep the finish looking freshly applied.

Almay Pressed Powder delivers reliable shine control, smoother-looking skin and comfortable wear that supports your make-up from morning to night.

Talc, Zinc Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyethylene, Adipic Acid/ Neopentyl Glycol Crosspolymer, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Phenyl Trimethicone, Nylon-12, Kaolin, Synthetic Flourphlogopite, Methicone, Triethoxycaprylysilane, Lecithin, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin. May contain [+/-]: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, 77492, 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) (Bound)

• Step 1. Begin with cleansed, moisturised skin and apply your usual base products if desired.
• Step 2. Swirl a fluffy powder brush into the compact, tapping off any excess before applying.
• Step 3. Sweep lightly over the T-zone and areas prone to shine, using gentle, downward strokes.
• Step 4. Press and roll the brush or a puff over areas where you want a little more coverage.
• Step 5. Reapply lightly during the day to refresh make-up and reduce shine, focusing on the centre of the face.
• Step 6. In the evening, use a clean brush to buff over the skin for a smoother, more diffused finish in photos.

Pro Tips

• Use a small, dense brush to press powder around the sides of the nose and between brows where make-up tends to fade first.
• Set concealer under the eyes with the lightest touch of powder, using a tapered brush to avoid emphasising fine lines.
• For very long days, lightly powder after each liquid or cream layer to build a more durable, yet still natural-looking base.
• Apply only where you see shine rather than all over the face to maintain a fresher, more skin-like finish.