Rare Beauty, a brand known for its successful makeup products that frequently go viral, has introduced a new addition to its lineup: the True to Myself Tinted Pressed Finishing Powder. Following the success of previous launches like the Soft Pinch Blush, Brow Harmony Eyebrow Gel, and Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil, this new powder is generating significant attention, even with its relatively understated release.
The True to Myself Tinted Pressed Finishing Powder first appeared at the Oscar de la Renta Pre-Spring 2025 show in NYC. Since then, it has garnered widespread praise online, with users describing it as "doing god’s work" and "literally gorgeous." Marie Claire's team of expert testers received the full range of powders and, despite initial skepticism towards pressed powders, conducted a thorough review based on finish, coverage, and longevity. Their findings suggest that the product is a hit among those who try it.
What Sets Rare Beauty's Tinted Pressed Finishing Powder Apart?
The setting powder market is often characterized by products designed to solve specific problems, such as mattifying oil, brightening under-eyes, or blurring pores. Rare Beauty's Tinted Pressed Finishing Powder aims to address all these concerns simultaneously. Its stated claims are to "blur, smooth, and set" makeup while also absorbing excess oil.
This versatile powder can be applied to bare skin for a subtle enhancement, over foundation for added coverage, or on top of concealer to set makeup and prevent creasing, making it one of the brand's most adaptable launches to date.
Key Features and Benefits:
- Multi-functional: Blurs, smooths, sets makeup, and absorbs excess oil.
- Versatile Application: Suitable for use on bare skin, over foundation, or over concealer.
- Talc-Free Formula: Addresses concerns about the safety of talc, which can irritate sensitive skin and has been linked to respiratory issues and cancer in certain concentrations.
Individual Tester Reviews
The Marie Claire team shared their personal experiences with the Rare Beauty True to Myself Tinted Pressed Finishing Powder:
Samantha's Experience (Shade: Ivory)
Initially hesitant due to a preference for translucent powders and a fear that tinted formulas might magnify imperfections, Samantha found that Rare Beauty's offering defied her expectations. She praised the packaging for its ease of use and the inclusion of a convenient mirror for on-the-go touch-ups. The powder itself was described as impressive, very lightweight, and non-cakey. A light dusting effectively smoothed her under-eyes and mattified any oiliness.
Deena's Experience (Shade: Honey)
Deena, who typically avoids pressed powders due to their tendency to feel drying and settle into fine lines, found this Rare Beauty product to be an exception. She characterized it as "the pressed powder for people who hate pressed powder." While the coverage is light, it is buildable, and she noted that it could potentially replace concealer for some. Her overall impression was highly positive.
Jonelle's Experience (Shade: Sand)
As someone who rarely wears makeup and prefers a natural look, Jonelle usually relies on setting spray, as powders tend to cake on her skin. The Rare Beauty powder, however, had the opposite effect. She enjoyed its silky texture and lightweight feel, noting that it provided a blurred yet natural finish. She realized the extent to which a finishing powder could improve shine and texture.
Julia's Experience (Shade: Natural)
With dry skin, Julia had always been reluctant to use powders. She discovered that the Rare Beauty powder is so microfine that it doesn't cause patchiness or flakiness. It effectively blurred her under-eye area without settling into fine lines, living up to its promises.
Brooke's Experience (Shade: Porcelain)
Dealing with perpetually oily skin and large pores, Brooke was particularly interested in a product that promised to smooth, blur, reduce shine, and set makeup. She used the powder to set her under-eye concealer, followed by a light dusting over her entire face, and pressed additional powder onto her T-zone. The results included smoother under-eyes, less noticeable pores, and significantly reduced shine.
Gabrielle's Experience (Shade: Almond)
Gabrielle, who often finds pressed powders to feel grainy and cakey, especially in warm weather, was pleasantly surprised by Rare Beauty's offering. She found it to be lightweight, mattifying, and seamlessly blended with her skin tone.
Additional Insights and Product Details
The True to Myself Tinted Pressed Finishing Powder is available in 14 flexible shades, designed to suit a wide range of skin tones. It can be used in multiple ways: as a finishing powder, a light base, an under-eye brightener, or a blotting powder. The powder has a slight tint and offers light coverage, capable of covering minor blemishes and brightening the under-eye area when used over concealer.
The product comes with a Soft Touch Powder Puff, which testers found to be a cute and perfectly sized tool, especially for under-eye application. The packaging itself, featuring a half-moon shape, is aesthetically pleasing and satisfying to hold, complete with a mirror for convenience. A small powder pouch is also included, making it ideal for portability.
In contrast to the tinted pressed powder, the review also mentions the Always An Optimist Soft Radiance Setting Powder, a loose setting powder retailing for £21 and available in five shades. This loose powder aims to provide sheer, seamless coverage, smoothing, blurring, and controlling shine while adding a subtle radiance. It is noted for being lightweight, blurring, brightening, and creating a seamless skin appearance. It is particularly effective at blurring pores and prolonging makeup wear, with testers reporting no faults.
