MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Reviews
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MAC does it again :)
I am skeptical about liquid foundations because I have oily skin so I thought they would only make it worse. I was using a drugstore brand for a while, mostly because it was cheap and it got the job done (daytime- for work) and if I needed heavier coverage I would use the MAC Studio Fix Powder. So one day while visiting my boyfriend- I completely forgot all of my make up. So we went to the Mall and I purchased this product. The sales person matched me almost too perfectly and did my entire face. It was like second skin. She applied a thin layer and it was like I wasn't wearing make up at all. I still had some scars from acne which were not as visible (and I could just cover with concealer), but I remember that the told me that it was build-able make up. I use it everyday now, am I'm still in love. It evens out my skin so much that I don't know why I waited so long. The only negative thing about this is that you have to purchase the pump separately. — 1 year, 2 months agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 2 of 3 people said helpful
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So sad...
I decided to give MAC's foundation another try and yet again, I feel like for the money, it wasn't worth it. This foundation, to me, is comparable to Revlon's Color Stay. The girl at the counter gave me a color and made me look sallow or yellow. I took it back and decided to stick with Revlon until I can find something better. — 4 years, 9 months agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 4 of 7 people said helpful
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Airbush Bottled
While I'm nagging my best friend in the whole about my own personal issues, having dinner with the family, working the club dancefloor, or striding along the mall floors, my makeup stays put. Studio Fix fluid has been a foundation that makes me a glamorous vixen converted from an ordinary girl next door. First of all, this foundation isn't going to melt off the face if set with a blot or loose translucent powder. Many people tend to forget that patting some powder on top of foundation is like baking cake, without the dough, you just have raw soup. This can be sheer to opaque in coverage so it can used everyday to just that one night with that one cute guy that you were making your cousin talk to at the wedding reception. One of the benefits is that it is oil free. For 1 oz. you can stretch this anywhere from two to seven months depending on how much coverage needed or usage. For $25.00, I consider this a mid range high end cosmetic that had delivered me better results than even more expensive brands. But let's talk about the cons, shall we? This doesn't photograph completely well, it does brighten the areas where it's applied so a white flash from a camera can result in a shade or two lighter than what you see in a mirror or regular daylight. The trick to counter this is applying a light dusting of bronzer to the outter areas of the face such as a quick dust on the forehead, temples, cheek hollows, and jawline. Be careful not to apply so much that it looks unnatural, just a couple light strokes will do. Next con, no pump. It's more sanitary to have a pump for a foundation so there are no messes spilled from the bottle nor is air exchanging bacteria inside and outside the bottle. A pump can be purchased, however, separately for this. — 5 years agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 17 of 20 people said helpful
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HEAVY!
The coverage of this product really doesn't do it for me. I have some mild acne scarring on my face that this foundation couldn't even cover and yet, it managed to feel very heavy on me. It almost felt like I was wearing a mask because I had to layer on quite a bit. So considering the yucky feeling of wearing it coupled with poor coverage, it is definitely not worth the price in my book. Even if it had been perfect coverage, I don't think I could have dealt with the texture of this foundation. The best i can compare it to is stage make-up. Since this is a department store brand, if you are curious about trying this foundation then I recommend testing it before purchasing to see how it reacts with your skin. — 2 years agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 4 of 4 people said helpful
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Nice Coverage
I like this foundation a lot, it goes on nicely and provides a great amount of buildable coverage. I have sensitive skin prone to breakouts and did not find that it irritated my skin. I'm a Light-Medium NW18 and I found that the color settled in nicely on my skin. After four hours of chasing a toddler, cooking and cleaning my face isn't greasy and shiny. I had topped it off with MAC MSF Natural in Medium Plus and I think that combination is a hit. — 1 year, 11 months agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 2 people said helpful
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The best of the best
After purchasing the MAC Mineralize fluid foundation years ago and not liking it, I returned to the MAC counter in search of a replacement. The girl directed me to the StudioFix fluid and told me it would be a better fit for me, which it indeed was. I've tried other foundations but I've always returned to this one. I know it's a bit pricey, but you just can't beat the amazing coverage and quality. I believe that choosing the right foundation is solely based on your skin type. I know this foundation might not work for some, but I think that may be due it being the wrong choice for their skin. That's why the Mineralize did not work for me. I have slightly dry skin with an oily T-zone, so this works for me just fine. I've lived with the fact that no foundation will ever work for my oily T-zone so once I got past that and accepted it, I stopped searching for a miracle foundation that would "do it all". I always layer this foundation with MACs compact powder and the combination is as close to perfect as I can get. — 1 month, 2 weeks agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
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flawless finish
I loovveeee this foundation! I am a NW20 and it's a little dark for me but it still works! it makes my skin look dewy and flawless even when it's not! — 1 month, 3 weeks agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
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Great!
I really like this foundation. Covers well. I suggest using a moisturizer before and after you take off. I have oily skin and it still made my face peel. — 4 months, 2 weeks agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
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4 years strong!
I've always loved this foundation! It gives the best coverage ever your face will look flawless no matter what flaws you have! Itis pricey but the again it'll last you about 4-5 months! — 4 months, 3 weeks agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 1 people said helpful
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My top foundation!!
I love this foundation! I'm the shade NW30 and with other foundations I find myself having to touch up my powder around my t-zone multiple times a day even though I am not overly oily but with this foundation I only need to powder in the morning and only again if it is a really hot day!! The coverage is very buildable so I think it is great for everyday wear as well as for occasions. For people with extremely dry skin I would definitely recommend exfoliating and moisturising before hand. Overall this is my favourite foundation!!! — 6 months, 1 week agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 2 people said helpful
