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I compared original Pan Stik with the new Pan Stik made in Ireland and found the products to be so similar that I'll definitely be buying more. When I heard the original Pan Stik was being discontinued, I stocked up on my two favorite shades. I've never found another makeup I like as much and didn't know what I'd do without it. I've kept the stash in the refrigerator and they've remained just as fresh as when I bought them. There are only two left now -- a Nude Ivory (my basic color) and a True Beige (my summertime color). Since these will eventually be gone, I wanted to try the new Pan Stik while I had those two for comparison. Here's what I found. Color Comparison: The new colors are different, as others have said. It's hard to buy makeup online from a color swatch, because monitors show color differently. It may help someone to know that the new True Beige is lighter than the original. It isn't as light as Nude Ivory, but falls somewhere between the original Nude Ivory and the original True Beige. Like the original, the new True Beige is in the ivory/warm spectrum. It doesn't have any pink/cool undertones. I found I can use it instead of the original Nude Ivory. It isn't dark enough to replace the original True Beige as my summertime color. Weight and Feel: One review I read said the new Pan Stik is greasier than the original. In comparing my two originals to the new one, I disagree. The new Pan Stik feels just like the original on my skin. If applied too heavily, both the old and new will settle into any fine lines around your eyes. Blending well eliminates that problem. Pan Stik has always been indicated to be for normal to dry skin; I have oily skin and still love it. It is creamy, smooth, and luxurious feeling. Coverage: Pan Stik provides smooth, flawless coverage. Someone with good skin needs very little to achieve the look of perfection. Someone who needs extra coverage for spots or blemishes can blend and layer and achieve excellent coverage (just like the original). Pan Stik should be applied with the fingertips to warm the product and help it to blend easily. I always do extra blending around my hairline with a sponge. The finish is matte and doesn't need powder to set it. Ingredients: The new Pan Stik did not include ingredients with the product, but the list is available on the Max Factor website. It's different from the list of ingredients on the original. Price: Obviously, the new Pan Stik is considerably smaller. The price per ounce is more comparable to that of a department store makeup now. Of course I'd prefer the larger size and lower price, but being able to continue using my favorite makeup is worth the extra cost. Overall, I love the new Pan Stik. Pricier -- yes. But the beautiful, flawless-looking coverage is worth it. I've been using Pan Stik since I was 19, and I'm 69 now. Pan Stik has kept my skin looking great for 50 years. I'm really, really happy to be able to continue getting the same great results with this new product. I'll be shopping for that summertime shade soon.