Catrice is one of my favorite brands and I am always eager to run and try something new at their section of Dischem. I was quite impressed with this loose translucent powder, not only for being one of the cheapest loose powders at the drugstore, but also because it got the job done and did what it was supposed to. I used this powder until it was completely empty, in conjunction with the Catrice 'All Matt Plus' foundation (which by the way, is not very matte) and Catrice HD concealer. I found that it did a good job for matifying and setting my foundation and concealer, but I would not recommend this product for baking - especially under the eyes - because it is quite drying, and it has a little bit of flashback. For under the eyes I recommend to press a small amount of this powder into the under eye area in a back-to-forth motion with a small beauty blender/sponge. I gave this powder 4 stars for Quality because it is not as fine as I wish it could be, it can give a cake face effect if not careful. I recommend using setting spray straight after applying this powder (with only primer, foundation, concealer underneath).. and then pressing the powder into the skin with a damp beauty blender/sponge. I would recommend the Maybelliene 24 hr setting spray in the white bottle! Then spray once more when entire face is done. :)

The product claims to be a transparent loose powder for a longlasting matt-effect and a fixed foundation, without drying out the skin.

It did a great job at keeping my shine at bay which is perfect!

The texture is really fine and that’s a must for every setting powder according to makeup artists. A plus point is that it actually is translucent when blended, despite its scary white appearance HOWEVER if you overdo it you will wall away with a white cast on your face or suffer from flashback.

I have looked at the new packaging and must admit I prefer the older version - which I now transfer the new powfer to

I was not that impressed with the product. I felt that it dried out my skin a bit and it caught onto my concealer and made it all patchy. When i used it for baking it made my eyes look very dry underneath. Won't repurchase it again.

I have actually purchased this one and the Essence equivalent to test them both and see if there is any difference.
So if there are any difference I couldn't find any except for Catrice being a rand or so more in price. Other than that from looks, feel, application, result , long lastingness its both as if one product.

It work wonderful for baking your lighter concealer after doing your contouring and even as a all over powder its sets the look together.
This product have became one of my daily use products and I will never be caught without it.

It really helps control shine, and oil. I apply it after I put on my make-up setting spray while it's still slightly tacky. It blends naturally and beautifully. I love it and I'm so very glad to have found this product! Great for the "baking" trend as well

this product is perfect for 'baking' . when you put on your foundation - you then put concealer under your eyes and then cover it with a thick layer of translucent powered to 'bake' onto your skin and fill in the fine lines and wrinkles ,after about 10 minutes you dust the powder off with a fluffy brush and your face looks nice and smooth like a babies bottom :) I started doing that with this product and it works perfectly !! :)

Absolutely thrilled with this amazing setting powder. I use quite a heavy coverage foundation and this sets it so beautifully without making me look dried out and cakey. For the price I believ its so worth it and it lasts quite long as well. I apply mine using a Bobbi Brown fluffy brush. Result?....Wonderfully matte looking face