Max Factor Creme Puff - # 81 Truly Fair, 21 g

I read a lot of reviews before making this purchase. It was very hard to figure out which shade I needed, since Max Factor's Creme Puff has been around for so long and there are several different shade interpretation charts floating around the internet. I'm Native American as well, which makes it doubly hard to find shades tailored to my light-medium-tanned skin. I finally settled on Candle Glow, which looked closest to my color (and because I really, really liked the name). It turned out to be a perfect match. I tried then threw away the "puff" it comes with because it's a very thin, very rough piece of what looks like Styrofoam (I'm sure it's not) and it hurt my delicate face-skin. After applying with a rubycell puff though, I was amazed! All I put on was moisturizer and Creme Puff, and my skin looked even, clear, and glowing. The powder didn't look or feel cakey, even after several hours. I did touch up every few hours, but that was more because I wanted to rather than needed to. My skin is usually a combination of oily T-zone, forehead, and eyelids versus dry cheeks and broken-out chin. Creme Puff kept my oil at bay and didn't make my skin break out any more. I have acne scars on one cheek that I hate, and this powder made them virtually impossible to see. The only thing that could be wrong about it is the scent. It is quite strong, like a perfumed baby powder. It usually takes about fifteen minutes before I can't smell it anymore. I'm mildly sensitive to smells, but this one doesn't really bother me. I could see it bothering others though, so purchase with caution. I've heard it described as "old lady perfume" too. All in all, I love this powder and can see why it's been around for so long. I definitely recommend it as long as you aren't sensitive to smells. I know I'll be buying it again!

Nice shade for light to medium skin tones

Acabado matte, cubre todas las infecciones

While the formula felt good, this oxidises and turned a yellow cast. This powder's quality doesn't match its price point. Don't waste your money.

This is a very good powder foundation and applied easily. It was a good match for my skin. However, I do want to give a heads-up, since many prefer an unscented product, that it is noticeably perfumed. The scent dissipates very quickly after application, however. I did think the "puff" could have been a little nicer. It was an extremely thin piece of foam. And the packaging is not very attractive, which is surprising considering that Max Factor played such a large part in Hollywood's Golden Years and you would think they would want their products to have a little glamour. It would have been nicer if this had been designed as a compact with a mirror. Still, the product itself is good and does what it is supposed to do.

We like the product but the company or Amazon keeps placing the sticker over the ingredients and it he information on the back. Taking it off always rips the information. Bad bad bad!

Me encantó la calidad

I love this powder! Take a look at black and white pictures of Hollywood starlets from the ‘40s and ‘50s. See that perfectly smooth, porcelain complexion? Max Factor himself baby! That’s what your skin looks like with this powder. Sure, it smells like your grandma, because she probably used it! I use a little makeup setting spray when I don’t want as much of a matte finish.