MAC Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation by MAC, Foundation Review

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MAC Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation 8.2 out of 10 based on 8.2 ratings. 8.2 user reviews.

5

Oily Gals Will Stray
Starluxe (298 reviews)

This product is not for oily, sensitive, or problematic skinned. This product contains whether inactive or active ingredients that can aggravate skin conditions. Chemical sunscreen is definitely one of them. At the date of this review being October 2009 - this is the rival of MUFE's HD foundation, however, I don't see it competiting too long in the market for it. I find that the Studio Fix Fluid, Studio Tech, Studio Fix Powder can outperform this in durability, weight on the skin, skin benefits, finish, luster, and overall performance as a foundation. Three hours after initial application, I found this product sitting atop of my skin instead of being embraced onto my facial surface; I wanted to wash this off. I felt like a greasy mess. This product also will need a stippling brush, any other brushes than are denser will cause streaking. Repurchase? No thank you. — 2 years, 7 months ago

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10

FAVORITE
cmb16 (1 reviews)

I have done many photoshoots as well as many events and this by far is the best foundation i have ever worn. I have spent so much money on covergirl maybelle dior chanel bobbie brown etc. and this is truly the best! Full coverage and i dont even need concealor , i do reccomend gettin a stipple brush i got mine for $3 elf product and it works fabulous! Highly reccomend, i have used this for over 2 1/2 years and it lasts so long! You are definitely getting your moneys worth! — 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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9

My 'GO TO' foundation!
brittney_lyn_kraus (8 reviews)

I am in love with this foundation. I have dry skin & it works perfect for me. Gives me a nice smooth porcelain skin look. Alittle goes a long way with this product. A tube last me at least 6 months and I use this everyday! — 4 months, 1 week ago

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8

Made my top three favs!
clynnee (3 reviews)

I wasn't too sure about this product the first few times I used it but after knowing how to properly apply it (flat natural foundation brush) and after trying my regular foundation, which was Revoln Colorstay. It stays put with a good powder to set it, covers redness well too. I would definitely buy it again but not 100% my favorite, still on that mission :) — 4 months, 1 week ago

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10

Cannot begin to express my love!
beccacosmetica (45 reviews)

This foundation is INCREDIBLE for humid climates, and a fantastic foundation for photographs, videos, and gives a great HD appearance, it dispenses fairly thick at first and is too thick to use with a foundation brush in my opinion, I like to warm it up on the back of my hand and then lightly wipe across my face with a stipple brush. — 6 months ago

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10

To foundation or not to foundation?
Csikasz (1 reviews)

I have always preferred the natural look and therefore have steered clear of foundations. However, I splurged on myself and went into MAC and got my makeup done. This is one of the products they used on my skin (which is fair and porcelain) and I purchased it because of my desire for that full flawless face look. Not only can this foundation be applied for a beautiful concealing look it is also sheer enough to be applie for day time. Going from only concealer during the day I found myself using this during the day to switch it up! It lasts all day without a worry. This foundation isn't just good, It made me feel comfortable to wear it outside in the day light. A great product. — 7 months, 1 week ago

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8

Oily skin? Steer clear
missie_mousie (4 reviews)

This is the first product I tried when I converted to MAC and although I felt like it gave me oily skin I still loved it. I think it gives great coverage and goes on great. You also only need a small amount so it lasts ages. It will give the 'caked' on appearance if you use too much. If you have oily skin try the Studio Finish Matte foundation. — 8 months, 1 week ago

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7

Very nice
iamtonito (14 reviews)

If you have a heavy hand when applying foundation, be careful, it can look a bit cakey. The MAC artist advised me that a little goes a long way, and he was very right. I am more on the oily side; I prep my skin with milk of magnesia prior to putting this on. It seems to help. I like it. — 8 months, 1 week ago

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7

JAdore MAC
MsCassie_512 (14 reviews)

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR DRY SKIN LADIES SIMPLY BECAUSE IT WILL GIVE MOISTURE TO YOUR SKIN GIVEN ITS GEL BASE I USE THIS PRODUCT IN THE WINTER GIVEN ITS MATTE FINISH I LIKE THE FULL COVERAGE AND ALSO LIKE THAT ITS GEL BASED SO VERY LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY THE TEXTURE IS SMOOTH AND THICK BUT GIVES THIS BEAUTIFUL FLAWLESS FINISH BEST FOR PHOTOS OR ON CAMERA DOES NOT REFLESCT LIGHT AND BUILDABLE COVERAGE — 9 months ago

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10

My MUST HAVE foundation
kajalcouture (33 reviews)

I talked to a LOT of MAC artists about the foundation they keep in their makeup kits and the foundation I most often heard was this one, the Studio Sculpt foundation. I tried it for myself and understand why. It has a gel-like consistency that can be layered to obtain full coverage or it can be sheered out our blended with other products for sheer coverage. It takes a bit of time to get used to working with it, but the methods I use to apply this foundation are using a basic makeup wedge sponge (like the ones from the drugstore) or to use the MAC 130 brush and buff it in using circular motions. This foundation sets quickly so I work in small areas like my left cheek and forehead, then nose and chin, then right cheek. Once this sets it will not budge or fade. If you have good skin you can get away with just applying this on problem areas like the forehead and around the nose. This lasts all day on my skin and it looks natural. It is not matte but it is not shiny, it looks like skin. If you want a more matte look you can apply powder on top. I have used this on girls with both normal and dry skin and it works REALLY well. If you have oily skin, I definitely recommend using a primer underneath and if you are super oily, using MAC’s oil control lotion before the primer. The other thing I really like is that this comes in a plastic squeeze tube. It is sanitary because you don’t have to stick your fingers in a tub or the neck of a bottle. I also like that this easy to carry and travel with. It doesn’t weigh a lot like glass bottles and you don’t need a pump or anything. I love this and highly recommend it! — 10 months ago

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