COVERGIRL Clean Matte Pressed Powder Oil Control Foundation - Buff Beige - 0.35 oz
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The Covergirl Clean Matte Pressed Powder has garnered mixed feedback from guests, with many praising its lightweight texture and effective oil control. Guests appreciate its ability to provide a matte finish without feeling heavy or cakey, making it suitable for daily use. However, some have expressed disappointment over recent formula changes and packaging issues. Overall, it remains a popular choice for those seeking an affordable and reliable pressed powder for oily skin.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.3 out of 5 stars with 2448 reviews
easy to apply: 4.39 out of 5
easy to remove: 4.59 out of 5
long lasting: 3.95 out of 5
quality: 3.97 out of 5
value: 4.18 out of 5
69% would recommend
89 recommendations
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
20 October, 2026Verified purchase
broken
lid was broken off the bottom sector when delivered.
From TheCoverGirlTeam team
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to try our Clean Matte Pressed Powder and for sharing your experience! We are sorry to hear that your product arrived in less-than-perfect condition. This is not the experience we hope for you to have, and we encourage you to reach out to Target customer service. If you have any other questions or comments, please give us a call at 1-800-426-8374 or chat with us through the Contact Us page on our website. We will be more than happy to help.
9 days ago
5 out of 5 stars
7 October, 2026
originally posted on covergirl.com
I am starting to like the new formula
Ok i too noticed the change and thought it was old makeup. It took me awhile to like it but one day i used the original formula one and noticed it didn't cover all my flaws like old acne scars as well as this new formula did. This new formula definitely keeps the oil away too! I use oil blotting tissues and hardly anything was on there compared to the original formula. So all in all Cover Girl, i am liking this new formula. I will also add i am 54 years old and have been a loyal customer since my teens!
1 out of 5 stars
19 September, 2026
originally posted on covergirl.com
Hate the Reformulation!
I’ve been using this powder for years and LOVED the clean finish and coverage it provided. However, I’ve noticed in the last six months that not only has the shade I’ve been purchasing turned noticeably more orange, something in the powder itself is scratching my skin, causing small blood spots as I’m applying. I think my the rim of my right eye bleeding this afternoon may be the last straw for me. I’m not sure why Cover Girl decided to reformulate this previously outstanding product, but they’ve lost my business.
From CoverGirl Consumer Affairs Department team
We are so sorry to hear that this was your experience with our Clean Matte Pressed Powder. We appreciate you letting us know, and we will be reaching out to you by email soon to assist you further. Thank you!
1 month ago
5 out of 5 stars
10 September, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com
Fail safe always reliable compact
This compact is always there as my never fail compact. For 30 years I’ve been able to count on this compact to give me a shade that truly matches and easily blends and at the end of the day easy to come off. 10 out of 10!!
1 out of 5 stars
6 September, 2026
originally posted on covergirl.com
Upset with new Clean Matte Formula
I thought it was only me noticing a problem. Apparently the formula changed and now the buff beige I've used for over 10 years has a shimmer to it, its lighter and it enhances my fine lines and wrinkles. I even bought three more thinking the first one was just bad, hoping they'd be like the old buff beige, turns out formula has changed. Cover Girl don't fix what is not broken. Keep your good selling products with the same formula. You should've made a Clean Matte 2.0 if you needed to try the new formula out. But don't upset millions of your customers just to be on par with "new times". I'm definitely switching to another brand.
From CoverGirl Consumer Affairs Department team
Hi there, thank you for sharing your recent experience with our Clean Matte Pressed Powder! We are so sorry to hear this powder no longer provides the results you expect. Your 10+ years of loyalty mean so much to us, and we encourage you to reach out to our team. You can give us a call at 1-800-426-8374 or chat with us through the Contact Us page on our website. We will be more than happy to help.
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
27 August, 2026
originally posted on covergirl.com
They ruined it
Unusable now that they changed it to some glittery formula. Looks absolutely horrible. I used it for 30 years prior to this inexplicable change. Don’t buy it.
From CoverGirl Consumer Affairs team
Hello! Thank you for choosing COVERGIRL Clean Matte Pressed Powder. We understand how frustrating it can be when a product you’ve trusted and enjoyed is no longer available, and we truly appreciate your loyalty to our brand. If you have any questions or need assistance, our beauty experts are happy to help and learn more about your results. You can reach us at 1-800-426-8374 or visit our Contact Us page on our brand site. We’re here for you!
2 months ago
From Covergirl Consumer Affairs Department team
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to try our Clean Matte Pressed Powder and for sharing your experience! We are sorry to hear that this formula change has not met your expectations, and we appreciate you choosing this product for the past 30 years. We do make changes to our products and formulas to better align with our consumers, and always aim for you to get the same great results you know and love. This is not the experience we hope for you to have, and we will be sure to share your feedback with the appropriate teams. If you have any other questions or comments, please give us a call at 1-800-426-8374 or chat with us through the Contact Us page on our website. We will be more than happy to help.
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
26 August, 2026
originally posted on covergirl.com
Time to switch brands
The new formula is terrible. I have used this powder for 40 years. I too thought I had a bad batch and kept buying from different stores to find out the research that the formula has changed. Why would you change a formula after half a decade that’s so many people used and loved? I am now switching and trying to find a similar brand to the old formula cover girl, if you do switch back, you had better advertise that far and wide to try and gain back some loyal customers… so sad.
From CoverGirl Consumer Affairs team
Hello. Thank you for choosing COVERGIRL. Over time, we make changes to our formula to better align with consumer preferences, our sustainability goals, or to anticipate regulations. We always aim to maintain the same great performance you love. We understand how frustrating it can be when a product you’ve trusted and enjoyed is no longer available, and we truly appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Please know that decisions like these are made with careful consideration and based on sound business practices. At COVERGIRL, we are committed to delivering high-quality products while staying responsive to consumer preferences and market trends. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we have shared your comments with our Marketing Executives for further review. If you would like to speak with someone directly, our team would be happy to help. You can reach us at 1-800-426-8374 or through the Contact Us page on our website. We’re here for you.
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
19 August, 2026
originally posted on covergirl.com
Another unhappy customer who hates the new formula
I've used the CG Clean Matte Pressed Powder so many years and been very loyal, but I'm crushed to know that the product is now completely different. As others have said, CG has added a pearlized glimmer to it, which is NOT what you want in a product that is supposed to blot oil and tone down shine. Not only does it give my face an odd, unnatural gleam, the light shade is bizarrely pale, almost white, and goes on unevenly. If I had a child who was playing a unicorn in her school play, I would use this product to give her skin a white, pearly, shimmery glow, but I would never recommend it for an adult. As others have mentioned, it highlights imperfections in the skin such as pores and wrinkles, rather than minimizing them. As another reviewer pointed out, this is also frustrating because even if our feedback means that the original formula is eventually brought back, how will we ever know, since they have kept the packaging of this new formula identical to the original? I've got 4 new packages I will be throwing out (I wouldn't even give it to a friend) and after 20 years I'll be shopping for an another brand that makes a matte powder, I guess.
From CoverGirl Consumer Affairs Department team
Hi there, thank you for reaching out about our Clean Matte Pressed Powder. We regret to learn of your disappointment regarding the changes made to this powder. This is not the experience we hope for you to have, and we encourage you to reach out to our team. You can give us a call at 1-800-426-8374 or chat with us through the Contact Us page on our website. We will be more than happy to help.
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
12 August, 2026
originally posted on covergirl.com
BRING BACK THE OLD FORMULA
If I could give it zero stars I would. I have been using this pressed powder ever since they reformulated it from the original (like way back in 2006) and I have loved it since then. BUT - they recently reformulated it again and it is AWFUL. It says "clean matte" and they have added a luminous ingrediant to it, so it is no longer matte. My face has a luminous appearance to it now which emphasises the ever growing wrinkles and fine lines on my 38 year old face. The color no longer matches my skin tone (it's lighter in color now). It doesn't have the staying power like it used it and will start to get patchy after a few hours. It's also dry and flakey-looking when applied to my skin now. The powder also gets clumpy in the case now and I'm not sure why. None of these problems I have had in the last 20 years until now. I am so angry at myself because I always purchase extra to have on hand and now I have 4 of them that I can't even use. BRING BACK THE OLD FORMULA!!
From CoverGirl Consumer Affairs team
Hello! Thank you for choosing COVERGIRL. We're sorry to hear that you had a negative experience. We value your feedback and want to thank you for your support! To help you resolve the issue, we recommend getting in touch with our beauty experts. You can reach us by phone at 1-800-426-8374 or by chatting with us through www.covergirl.com/contact-us. We are looking forward to assisting you further. We hope to hear from you soon!
3 months ago
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
9 August, 2026Verified purchase
Dollar fee just to pick up my curbside item what a rip off
Use the item for years, and I have no complaints whatsoever. When I have a complaint about is Target charged me one dollar to pick it up curbside no bag at all. When I called to ask what the one dollar was for I was told they charge $.10 for a paper bag and I got no bag I said no it’s one dollar and they could not help me.
From TheCoverGirlTeam team
Hi there, thank you for purchasing our Cean Matte Pressed Powder! We are happy to hear you have used this item for years! Your feedback is very important to us, and we will be sure to share your comments with the appropriate teams. If you have any other questions or comments, please give us a call at 1-800-426-8374 or chat with us through the Contact Us page on our website. We will be more than happy to help.
3 months ago
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
9 July, 2026
- Skin tone: Light
- Skin type: Oily
(no review title)
This is a good product. I got it for my daughter for her first foundation because it was low coverage. She liked it but now that she is older she needs something else. I got the shade buff beige which worked great but they should probably have a bigger shade range. It looked great, easy for her to apply but needed a brush because the applicator inside did not work well. Overall great for younger kids or if you're just wanting a lower coverage foundation.
From TheCoverGirlTeam team
Hi, thank you for sharing your experience! We're so happy to hear this foundation was a great first makeup product for your daughter and that she found it easy to apply with a natural, lightweight finish. We also appreciate your feedback on the shade range and applicator. Insights like yours help us continue to improve and better meet the needs of our consumers. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts! ✨ If you ever have questions or need support, do not hesitate to give us a call at 1-800-426-8374 or visit the Contact Us page on our website. We are always happy to help!
4 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
7 July, 2026
- Skin type: Oily
- Skin tone: Light
Bring back the old
I have been using this product for 30 years in the Classic Ivory. Covergirl changed the formula and I now look pale and shimmery and it sets in ane enhances every crease or line in face..won’t ever buy again. And the worst is they kept the packaging the same so I bought multiples thinking I had a defective batch…bait and switch!! They should have at least warned of the formula change. What a waste of money
From TheCoverGirlTeam team
Hello, We value your feedback and want to thank you for your loyalty! To help you resolve the issue, we recommend getting in touch with our COVERGIRL beauty experts. You can reach us by phone at 1-800-426-8374 or by chatting with us through www.covergirl.com/contact-us. We are committed to making things right, and we're looking forward to hearing from you soon so we can gather more details about the product.
4 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
3 July, 2026
originally posted on covergirl.com
Discontinued #725 powder?
I have bought Covergirl powder #725 for years. Now I can't find it anywhere. I have no clue what powder to buy now that's close to the same color.
From CoverGirl Consumer Affairs Department team
Hi there, thank you for reaching out! We sincerely appreciate your years of loyalty to our CoverGirl Powder in the shade 725! We are sorry to hear you have not been able to locate this product. This is not the experience we hope for you to have, and we encourage you to reach out to our team. You can give us a call at 1-800-426-8374 or chat with us through the Contact Us page on our website. We will be more than happy to help.
4 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
24 June, 2026
originally posted on covergirl.com
Clean Matte Compact Face Powder Change
I have been using this powder for as long as I can remember but you have changed something. Instead of being matte it looks shimmery or glittery. My nose looks shiny now. Feels uncomfortable on my face...like I want to wipe my face off after I get to work. Not the same coverage. Terrible oil shine and gets gunky with the oil on your face. Absolutely hate it! Currently looking for something else to use. Maybe Clinique? Just terrible!
From CoverGirl Consumer Affairs Department team
Hello. Thank you for choosing COVERGIRL. Over time, we make changes to our formula to better align with consumer preferences, our sustainability goals, or to anticipate regulation. We always aim to maintain the same great performance you love. We understand how frustrating it can be when a product you’ve trusted and enjoyed is no longer available, and we truly appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Please know that decisions like these are made with careful consideration and based on sound business practices. At COVERGIRL, we are committed to delivering high-quality products while staying responsive to consumer preferences and market trends. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we have shared your comments with our Marketing Executives for further review. If you would like to speak with someone directly, our team would be happy to help. You can reach us at 1-800-426-8374 or through the Contact Us page on our website. We’re here for you.
4 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
17 June, 2026
originally posted on covergirl.com
Disappointing colour change
I have bought 535 med light for many years. the new product is the same code and colour but is much darker. I will now have to source a new brand and colour.
From CoverGirl Consumer Affairs Department team
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to review our Clean Matte Pressed Powder! We are sorry to hear your recent purchase has not provided the results you would expect. This is not the experience we hope for you to have, and we encourage you to reach out to our team. You can give us a call at 1-800-426-8374 or chat with us through the Contact Us page on our website. We will be more than happy to help.
5 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
14 June, 2026
originally posted on covergirl.com
Hate new formula
I absolutely HATE the new translucent formula. I have been using Cover Girl buff beige pressed powder for over 20 years. Time to switch to a different brand.
From Covergirl Consumer Affairs Department team
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to try our CoverGirl Clean Matte Pressed Powder and for sharing your experience! We are sorry to hear that the new formula does not meet your expectations. We understand how frustrating it may be when your favorite product is no longer available or has been changed. This is not the experience we hope for you to have, and we will be sure to share your feedback with the appropriate teams. If you have any other questions or comments, please give us a call at 1-800-426-8374 or chat with us through the Contact Us page on our website. We will be more than happy to help you find a product that would better suit your needs.
5 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
11 June, 2026
originally posted on covergirl.com
New Formula is Horrible!!!
Why did you change ingredients? This is no longer matt, just shiny looking powder that enhances my pores instead of concealing them. I used this powder for so, so many years, but unless you change it back, I will start the search for a powder for oily skin that actually works. So sad!
From CoverGirl Consumer Affairs Department team
Hello. Thank you for choosing COVERGIRL. Over time, we make changes to our formula to better align with consumer preferences, our sustainability goals, or to anticipate regulation. We always aim to maintain the same great performance you love. We understand how frustrating it can be when a product you’ve trusted and enjoyed is no longer available, and we truly appreciate your loyalty to our brand. Please know that decisions like these are made with careful consideration and based on sound business practices. At COVERGIRL, we are committed to delivering high-quality products while staying responsive to consumer preferences and market trends. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we have shared your comments with our Marketing Executives for further review. If you would like to speak with someone directly, our team would be happy to help. You can reach us at 1-800-426-8374 or through the Contact Us page on our website. We’re here for you.
5 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
6 June, 2026
originally posted on covergirl.com
ABSOLUTELY AWFUL new formula
So many users are reporting that we ALL hate the new formula! Did no one from Covergirl actually try this before it was distributed? As another user pointed out, by not changing the packaging to signify a change, I thought maybe I got a bad batch and continued to purchase this from different stores hoping to find the good ones again. I wasted so much money on this horrible new stuff that I’ve had to just toss in the trash. Please tell us that you hear us and are bringing back the original. And let us know if you do because with the same packing we will never know if you changed it back. I have tried all of the other powders by you but haven’t found one that is good for me. You have lost a very loyal customer (many, many customers, I’m sure!) and I’m so disappointed. I understand that sometimes things change, but you were wrong to not change the packaging to let us know this was a different product than we were all used to. You tried to fool us but it didn’t work!
From CoverGirl Consumer Affairs Department team
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with our Clean Matte Pressed Powder! We value your feedback regarding the formula and packaging, and we will be sure to share your comments with our teams. Your loyalty means so much to us, and we encourage you to reach out to our team. You can give us a call at 1-800-426-8374 or chat with us through the Contact Us page on our website. We will be more than happy to help.
5 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
29 May, 2026Verified purchase
- Hair color: Brunette
- Skin tone: Medium
- Eye color: Brown
- Skin type: Combination
(no review title)
This is the 2nd one I bought in a few short weeks. The powder keeps breaking and the colors aren’t what they used to be.
From TheCoverGirlTeam team
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to try our Clean Matte Pressed Powder and for sharing your experience! We regret to learn that this powder keeps breaking, and that you are having trouble finding the perfect shade. Your feedback is very important to us, and we will be sure to share your comments with the appropriate teams. This experience does sound abnormal, and we would like to make it right for you. Please give us a call at 1-800-426-8374 or chat with us through the Contact Us page on our website. We will be more than happy to help.
5 months ago
5 out of 5 stars
26 May, 2026Verified purchase
- Hair color: Brunette
- Skin concern: Pores
- Skin tone: Light
- Skin type: Combination
(no review title)
Best powder for oily skin.
From TheCoverGirlTeam team
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to try our Clean Matte Pressed Powder and for sharing your experience! We are so happy to hear that this powder works well for oily skin types. Your feedback is very important to us, and we will be sure to share your comments with the appropriate teams. If you have any other questions or comments, please give us a call at 1-800-426-8374 or chat with us through the Contact Us page on our website. We will be more than happy to help.
5 months ago