Product Reviews. Rated 4.56 out of 5 stars. However, I received this Mac Studio Fix powder and it clearly looked used. The box It came in was slightly opened and when I opened the makeup I could see the powder all around the rim inside the crevices. It was absolutely used!!! Sep 23, 2018 MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation, £26. MAC's Studio Fix Fluid Foundation has been a firm fixture in many of our makeup bags at some point or another. It's a bonafide classic and when used alone, provides full, matte coverage in no less than 64 shades. Pretty impressive. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation: rated 4 out of 5 on MakeupAlley. See 3951 member reviews and photos. Feb 21, 2021 MAC's Studio Fix Fluid Foundation is brilliantly buildable, meaning you can create a classic, full-on foundation look simply by layering it up. This is the kind of makeup style that I typically go for on an evening out or a special occasion, when I want my makeup to last for a long time.
If you are anything like me and hate the look and feel of heavy coverage foundations, then you will LOVE this! MAC Face and Body Foundation is my current favourite foundation and have been using it for over a year now. It is a water-based foundation and provides light, sheer coverage but it can be built up to medium coverage. It feels so light, blends in so well, and lets my skin breath. It dries to a
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dewy finish which I love but you can mattify it by powdering afterwards. I have tried so many other popular foundations but nothing beats this. This is the only MAC foundation that I adore!Most people assume that light coverage foundations such as this one are meant for people with nearly perfect skin, but trust me my skin is NO WHERE NEAR PERFECT! I suffer from hyper-pigmentation around the chin area/forehead and have a number of acne scars as well as the occasional breakout here and there. Instead of slathering on a full coverage foundation all over of my face, I simply use a full coverage concealer on my problem areas first followed by a light coverage foundation. I conceal with Mac Prolongwear Concealer (NC35) on my problem areas and then follow up with MAC F&B. I like to apply 1-2 layers of F&B to get the perfect amount of coverage for my skin. FYI, I apply this foundation with Real Techniques buffing brush and it works like a dream.
The shade I use in this is C4 which works well with my NC42, Olive/Tan skin tone. This shade is perfect for the inner parts of my face (cheecks, nose, etc) but a tad bit light for me around the chin (due to my hyperpigmentation). But honestly, this foundation is so sheer, I can't really see a huge difference. I would however say C5 is a much better overall match for my skintone and would choose C5 when I do repurchase it. I think you could easily get away with using a foundation a tad bit too light or too dark for you because this foundation is so sheer. For reference, I'd say C4 is best for NC37-NC42 and C5 is best for NC42-NC44.
| BEFORE: Excuse my bare face (eeek :$ was recovering an acne-attack) |
| AFTER: Concealed, followed by 2 layers of MAC F&B and powdered. |
This foundation also gives you the most
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bang for your buck if you buy the large size as you get 120 ml or 4oz for $40 CAD (Smaller size is $30 CAD for 50ml). Other foundations on the market that are along the same price range, typically give you less than half the amount of what F&B gives. Even though, I've used this foundation (occasionally) for more than a year, I still have 80% of product left. It is said to last for about 2-3 years before it goes bad and it's life can be extended if stored in the fridge. During the winter months, I keep it in my makeup bag or dresser but in the summer months I store the bottle in the fridge and decant some into a smaller container that I can regularly use.MAC F&B is also amazing for flash photography as it doesn't give any flashblack or any white casts. Therefore, I'd say its best for night-outs or weddings as it doesn't have a sunscreen in it either. It also looks exceptionally natural in sunlight as well. However, it does have quite a shiny look to it, so its best to always set the foundation with a powder (I use MAC MSF Natural in Medium Dark). Because of the shiny finish, I would say its best for normal to dry skin and slightly oily skin.I can't speak too much about lasting power as I never really used it for more than 4-5 hours and never experienced any fading away.
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THE PRODUCT
The HYPE
MAC's Studio Fix Fluid Foundation has been a firm fixture in many of our makeup bags at some point or another. It's a bonafide classic and when used alone, provides full, matte coverage in no less than 64 shades. Pretty impressive. But now, the makeup marvels at MAC have determined four different formulas, combining Studio Fix with different product, to deliver entirely different finishes. This is revolutionary for someone like me, who still wants full coverage but also pines for a dewy, 'lit-from-within' finish.
THE REVIEWER
THE REVIEWER
Lottie Winter, Beauty Editor
BEAUTY BIO
I have oily, blemish-full yet sensitive skin, which means I beeline for full coverage foundations and once I've found one that doesn't exacerbate my breakouts, I stick to it. The only problem is that I've always wanted to rock a dewy, no-makeup look, which is seldom achievable with a full coverage formula, so I was excited at the prospect of achieving that without compromising on or switching up my foundation.
