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MAC Matte

MAC Matte
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Rated a 9.5

This multitasking, mattifying cream helps fight shine and prime any type of skin for makeup. The formula is surprisingly silky and blends into skin instantly -- without a trace -- leaving your face looking "naturally" matte for hours. It also works as an amazing eye shadow base to prevent the creasing we all normally dread come mid-day.

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Lily Mohammady. (beautymaverick.com)

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    • Member rated it 1.0

      Causes Breakouts

      by aznsweetness (1 review)
      I have been a MAC fan for 10 yrs now and so was so disappointed in this particular product. Not only does it NOT make a difference in its 'claim' to prevent shine, but it also made me break out over and over again. I thought it was just a coincidence that I would break out..so I tested it on 5 random days and each and ever...ytime I used it --pimples galore. Be forewarned... May 29, 2008, 10:15 pm

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    • Member rated it 5.0

      Mac Studio Fix is good for clubbing or evening events only....

      by Pinkblings (1 review)
      The Studio Fix Powder is cakey on me but the Fluid provides full coverage, which is great for clubbing. However, it's too heavy for me for everyday use. Does it cause me to breakout? I would never know because I only use it when I go out at night. Breakouts or non-breakouts, I'm converting to Everyday Minerals and Coast...al Scents for eyeshadows, where you get your money's worth and quality. I might stick around for Mac's lipglasses, but that's about it. Like fashion and brand names, Mac is getting old.... January 10, 2009, 6:43 pm

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    • Member rated it 10.0

      Worth every penny

      by lrlwj91 (5 reviews)
      This product works GREAT to keep my oily face matte ALL DAY. I put it on under my MAC Studio Fix foundation and I rarely have to even blot or powder my nose or chin all day. That's unreal! And I usually don't need any touch ups, even after a 16+ hour day. Although it seems like a small tube, the product lasts for quite ...a while. You only use a small amount. This is a must-have for anyone with an oily complexion. June 9, 2008, 7:00 pm

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    • Member rated it 1.0

      MAC MATTE - disappointing

      by iLOVEmakeup (4 reviews)
      I bought this tube hoping to find a cure for my oily skin. I was advised by one of the MUA's that this is really good for oily skin and would aid in keeping my t-zone area matte. That wasn't the case. I found absolutely NO difference using this product. I love MAC, but this product was disappointing. December 1, 2007, 2:34 am

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    • Member rated it 2.0

      Did not like

      by page48 (29 reviews)
      Feels greasy and causes buildup - not good at all! October 12, 2008, 4:16 pm

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    • Member rated it 7.0

      MAC

      by ddagrosa (258 reviews)
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      works well October 8, 2008, 4:52 am

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    • Member rated it 4.0

      i like it

      by derekl (20 reviews)
      this is a nice product September 21, 2008, 6:52 pm

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    • Member rated it 1.0

      Not Worth The $

      by wuzzyangel (6 reviews)
      Having a very oily T-zone I need something to help out. I bought this on a recommendation from a MAC artist. It SUCKS! It doesn't stop the oil or shine, feels greasy on my face, and causes my mineral makeup to bunch up into little clumps. Total failure. September 10, 2008, 3:14 am

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    • Member rated it 5.0

      I'm on the fence

      by MakeupMonkey (14 reviews)
      Trusted Review
      A friend of mine and I went to MAC for makeovers. The MUA who did my makeup (which turned out amazing btw) used this as the primer for my face (I have a very oily t-zone and am very very prone to breakouts). The Matte along with MAC Studio Stick foundation and a couple other products and my face was the most flawless and sh...ine-free it had been in next to forever. My friend and I went out clubbing that night, and my face stayed shine-free. I was very impressed. I didn't end up purchasing any of the face stuff then, because I still had primer, mineral foundation etc that I was using. When my primer ran out, i thought, hey why don't I give the MAC Matte a try. So I bought it. It's a lot more slippery than I had thought, which makes me know that it does include a lot of silicone. It does blend very nicely, goes in smoothly and does make my face matte... ...here's the downside... It doesn't stay matte all that long... by noon/1 pm-ish my forehead is a nice sexy oil slick yet again. So I have't yet decided if it was the combo of the Matte plus MAC foundation, blog powder etc that made and kept me matte. I do feel like likely in combo with MAC foundation it would probably yeild better results. We'll see, I am planning on switching to the MAC studio stick ones my Mineral stuff runs out June 11, 2008, 12:42 pm

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      • Manufacturer's Product Description

      • A matte-ifying cream that acts like a powder, MAC Matte adds a sheer, no-shine matte texture in one smooth layer. May be used on bare or made-up skin. Use a latex sponge or a 252 Large Shader Brush to apply over the entire face or in the T-zone to reduce the appearance of shine. Apply MAC Matte after moisturizer, but before foundation to prime the skin for makeup. Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation applies smoothly and effortlessly over top of MAC Matte. Apply MAC Matte to eyelids before applying Eye Shadow or Paints to help increase the longevity of the makeup and reduce creasing.

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