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Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder, Stay Neutral 02

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Eight years of buying it again: shine under control, natural matte.

Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder, Stay Neutral 02
My own photo. No stock images, no manufacturer renders.
My open Clinique Stay-Matte compact with its sponge, next to a swatch of the powder on the back of my hand
Open, with a swatch on my hand.
My hand pressing the sponge into my Clinique Stay-Matte powder
The sponge that comes inside.
My closed silver Clinique Stay-Matte compact
Closed, the way it rides in my bag.
How long I've used it
About eight years. This compact, about one year
What I use it for
Setting my makeup and touch-ups during the day
The finish
Natural matte, even and light, never heavy
Where it helps me most
The spots where I tend to get shiny
What Clinique lists
Oil-free and fragrance-free
My shade
Stay Neutral 02

Angie's honest notes

I have used Clinique's pressed powder for about eight years, and it is one of those products I always buy again. I have had this current compact for about a year, and I love how it feels and how it looks on my skin.

How it works for me. It helps me control shine and leaves a natural, even, light matte finish that never feels heavy. I use it to set my makeup and for touch-ups during the day, especially in the spots where I tend to get shiny.

One of my basics. After so many years, it has become one of my makeup basics, and a product I really enjoy keeping on hand.

Good to know. Mine is shade Stay Neutral 02, and it comes with a little sponge inside the compact. Clinique says it is oil-free and fragrance-free.

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Updated: September 27, 2026 · Photo: my own version. It may vary on Amazon.

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