NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Powder Foundation — Stay Matte But Not Flat, Nude shade, lightweight buildable matte coverage

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Stay Matte But Not Flat Powder Foundation in Nude is a pressed powder that delivers lightweight, buildable matte coverage for a naturally even complexion.

This compact powder is designed to blur imperfections, reduce shine, and finish your makeup with a soft matte look without feeling heavy. Formulated for versatility, it can be used alone for quick coverage, layered to set liquid foundation, or applied with a damp sponge for fuller coverage. The Nude shade gives a natural, skin-like appearance for many medium-to-light skin tones, and the formula is cruelty-free, aligning with PETA standards.

How should I apply this powder for everyday wear?

For a quick, everyday finish use a fluffy powder brush and sweep the product across the T-zone and cheeks to even skin and tame shine. This approach keeps coverage light and skin looking natural. For targeted concealment, press the powder into areas of discoloration with the included sponge.

• Light coverage: apply with a large powder brush.
• Medium coverage: use the included sponge and press gently.
• Fullest coverage: moisten the sponge slightly and press into skin.

Will this work to set liquid foundation and extend wear?

Yes — the pressed powder doubles as a setting powder that helps mattify and reduce transfer. Apply a light dusting over liquid or cream base to lock products in place and minimize midday shine. It helps blur fine lines and pores without adding cakiness when used sparingly.

• Light dusting prevents shine and absorbs oil.
• Layerable formula avoids heaviness when building coverage.
• Compact design makes touch-ups fast and portable.

What skin types and tones suit the Nude shade best?

The Nude shade is intended for fair-to-medium complexions seeking a neutral, matte finish. Because the powder is buildable, it accommodates a range of coverage needs across similar skin tones. Swatch on the jawline to check the best match and adjust application to avoid over-drying for very dry skin.

• Best for fair to light-medium neutral undertones.
• Buildable coverage adapts to combination and oily skin.
• Use a hydrating base first for dry complexions.

Is this product cruelty-free and how does it fit into a full-face routine?

NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP certifies this powder as cruelty-free with PETA recognition. It's formulated to complement concealers, foundations, bronzers, and blushes — making it a finishing step or a standalone quick-fix. Keep it in your kit for on-the-go mattifying and seamless touch-ups.

• PETA-recognized cruelty-free brand.
• Works with liquid and cream face products as a setting or finishing powder.
• Compact includes mirror and sponge for easy application anywhere.

Who is this for? This pressed powder is for anyone who wants a matte, camera-ready finish without heavy feel — ideal for people with combination or oily skin, busy routines that need quick touch-ups, or makeup kits that require a compact, buildable foundation option. If you prefer natural-looking coverage and a product that pulls double duty as foundation and setting powder, the NYX Stay Matte But Not Flat Powder Foundation in Nude is crafted to simplify your routine while keeping cruelty-free values intact.

Ingredients

For most recent ingredient list, please refer to packaging. Water/Aqua /Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire d’Abeille, Glyceryl Laurate, Stearyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Propylene Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Octadecene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol. MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).