Max Factor Creme Puff Pressed Powder 42 Deep Beige is a pressed compact powder for all skin types that evens out skin tone and creates a soft matte finish. It is suitable for users requiring medium to high coverage. It can be used on its own, to set foundation, or as a foundation substitute when applied with a dampened sponge.

Key Benefits

• Evens out skin tone and provides medium to high coverage.
• Creates a soft matte finish and absorbs excess sebum.
• Light-reflecting particles give the skin a subtle, understated radiance.
• According to the manufacturer, it is designed to create an instantly brightened skin appearance.
• Compatible with all skin types.

The resulting coverage combines an even tone, a matte look and a subtle glow.

Ingredients

• Listed ingredients include talc, zinc stearate and calcium carbonate.
• The formula also contains mineral oil, lanolin oil, sorbitan sesquioleate and polysorbate 60.
• Methylparaben, propylparaben and fragrance are also included.
• Colourants may include titanium dioxide CI 77891 and iron oxides CI 77491, CI 77492 and CI 77499.

The ingredient overview provided allows you to assess in advance whether the formula meets your requirements.

Application and Usage

Apply the powder using the included applicator. First, pick up the product and tap off any excess on the back of your hand, then apply using downward strokes.

• On its own, it can be applied over moisturiser.
• Over foundation, it serves as a finishing and setting layer.
• With a dampened sponge, it can also be used as a foundation substitute.

The application method can be adapted depending on whether you wish to use the powder on its own, to set makeup, or in place of foundation.

Packaging and Size

• The net weight of the powder is 14 g.
• The shade is designated 42 Deep Beige, also referred to as 042 Deep Beige.
• The product includes a soft powder puff applicator.

The powder comes in a compact format with the applicator needed for application.

About the Brand

The Creme Puff range was introduced in 1953. The brand describes the original product as the first combination of a cream foundation and powder in one.

• In 1914, Max Factor created Flexible Greasepaint, described by the brand as the first makeup designed for film.
• In 1918, the brand introduced the Colour Harmony principle, which coordinated makeup shades with natural skin, eye and hair colour.
• Max Factor states that for over one hundred years it has been bridging the science and art of professional makeup.

Creme Puff is a Max Factor range originating in 1953.