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Mac Studio Fix Fluid Foundation SPF 15 Price: $27 per ounce ($32 with pump bottle) Mac Studio Fix Fluid is a absolutely Mac's staple foundation and has held that position for some time. Ir has a reputation for it's liquid texture, matte finish, and nearly full coverage.
Review, Swatches, Price of MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation SPF 15 in Shade NC 43.5
I am super excited today as it is my first review on VNA. I am so happy to be a part of Team VNA. Today, I have my very first foundation from MAC on board to show. Mac is quite popular for their base products. Like any girl without thinking much I stepped into the Mac store. After trying several foundations from liquids to compact powders, I settled down to the popular Mac Studio Fix Fluid foundation which I will review and swatch today in shade NC 43.5. Did I find my right match? How much did I like the foundation? If you want to know more, then keep reading this blog. Please do share your thoughts about my review and encourage me to spend more.
- EDIT: Yes, I know my blending is terrible! I cringe at my contour every time I watch this!! I am writing this a year later and have learnt so much more about ma.
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- We put M∙A∙C Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 to the ultimate test of seeing how long it wears and, not surprisingly, the formula lasts for a full 24 hours! This modern foundation combines a matte finish and medium-to-full buildable coverage with broad spectrum SPF 15 protection. Applies, builds and blends easily and evenly while controlling shine.
- What it is: MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation SPF 15 is a modern foundation with a natural matte finish and broad spectrum protection. Who it's for: MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation SPF 15 is suitable for anyone with any skin type who wants medium-to-full buildable coverage and a matte finish.
Base makeup is very important for any makeup look, be it a soft natural or a dramatic look. A foundation which is of good match and finish will win over a lot of hearts. I was very keen to get my perfect match ‘holy grail’ foundation after exploring the beauty world. Before starting my review, I would like to share a few points on my skin. I have a medium wheatish Indian skin tone. My skin is of combination type so I need products which would not accumulate oil or shine after application.
My Review of MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation:
Packaging: What is macs version of microsoft word.
The Mac Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 foundation comes in a solid glass bottle packaging. The bottle is transparent and comes with a black screw type cap. The cap is very sturdy but I dropped it several times and there’s a big crack in my cap. The shade number is printed at the bottom of the bottle. The foundation bottle has a wide opening and you need to buy a pump dispenser separately if you want to take out the product without any mess. I really wished the mac foundation was provided with a pump dispenser as it would be very convenient to take the right amount of product easily. Overall, the packaging is quite heavy but the cap being tight makes it comfortable for travel.
Shade:
The studio fix foundation is available in a number of shades and everyone could get a good match without much hassle. I picked up the shade NC 43.5. The shade is a bit dark for my face color which is quite disappointing. It makes me look slightly orangish, to make it look better I use a lighter colored compact to settle down the tint. I am currently NC42 which means I have yellow undertones to my skin tone. I highly recommend you to test the mac foundation for a good match really well before buying it. You can try the foundation in the store, then walk around the mall and check it under natural lighting before purchasing it.
Formula:
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The consistency of the studio fluid foundation is quite thick. But it blends easily with a sponge, flat brush or with a fluffy stippling brush. I don’t like the finish I get by working the product with hands. I recommend you to moisturize your skin prior to application of the foundation as it is quite thick. It doesn’t feel very heavy on the skin. As I have combination skin, I like to set the foundation with a translucent powder or a lighter color powder to avoid oil or shine on my t zone area. The foundation has SPF 15 protection so it would not look good on photographs especially with flash. The formula is quite water-proof henceforth you would require a good makeup remover to get rid of the foundation completely.
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The coverage of the spf 15 foundation is medium to full coverage. It does cover up light redness, blemishes and uneven areas of the skin quite well by building it up. If you have very deep scars you might need a concealer to get a flawless finish. The mac foundation doesn’t look cakey which is a great pro for a product with good coverage.
Staying power:
It lasts up to 5 to 6 hours and after that slowly fades away. Priming your skin prior to application of the studio fix foundation and also setting it with a compact powder after application can increase longevity of the product.
What are the pros of the Mac Studio Fix Fluid foundation SPF 15:
- Sturdy packaging
- Limited shade selection
- It comes with spf 15
- It does not look cakey.
- Blends without leaving any patches.
- It doesn’t feel very heavy on the skin.
- It is long staying.
- Shade range is really good.
What are the cons of the Mac Studio Fix Fluid foundation SPF 15:
- It doesn’t come with a pump dispenser.
- The foundation contains Spf so it doesn’t photograph well.
- It might not suit very dry skin
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Price in India: Rs.2500 for 30ml (I got it for Rs.1800 5-6 months back. An additional 500-700 if we decide to go for the pump)
VNA Rating: 4 /5
Final words: Overall, this is a good foundation and works best for normal, combination to oily skin. I would not recommend it for dry skinned beauties. If you are not on a tight budget and looking for a good coverage foundation then this product will be a good buy. The shade range is wide and excellent for Indian skin tone but picking up the correct shade is quite challenging!
By Contributor: Fathima
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MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation SPF 15 (About $25 per ounce) Mac Studio Sculpt joined the ranks of Mac foundations a few years ago to sit alongside the likes of Mac Studio Fix Fluid Foundation. While they're opposite formulas and both suit a very specific type of consumer; both are designed to be flexible enough for everyday wear or professional photo shoots and provide comfortable wear for any type of skin! Claims: Here's how Mac describes Studio Sculpt: 'A Luxurious creamy foundation that delivers ultimate hydration while instantly revitalizing the look of dull and dry skin. Innovative Gel-Based system provides outstanding skin feel and medium buildable coverage with a natural satin finish. Micronized silicone pigments improve skin's adherence and blendability while helping to maintain color purity. Offers Broad-Spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection with SPF 15. Comfortable on all skin but especially suited for normal-dry and mature skin.' Texture, Formula, & Application Studio Sculpt does indeed have an interesting texture and formula. Initially, it's dispensed as a lightweight, yet thick cream (which is intriguing consider those aren't attributes you normally see side by side with a foundation). Mac calls it a 'proprietary gel' which is a title that's legitimately earned with the unique texture of Studio Sculpt, but texture alone doesn't necessarily guarantee a positive or negative experience with any foundation.. Application of Studio Sculpt is an absolutely delightful experience. You can feel free to use a foundation brush, buffing brush, sponge, or your finger tips and you'll get virtually the same results from any method, (although because of the thicker texture you probably don't want to use a thin stippling brush.) This is a foundation that wants to give you full coverage. It's not difficult to sheer out or blend, but it prefers to be applied with at least medium coverage. It's not a formula you have to worry about getting cakey or flaky as the day wears on either. What's incredibly unique about Studio Sculpt is that it combines the hydrating and emollient characteristics of many dewy foundations with the tenacity of a traditional long-wearing foundation formula (like Estee Lauder Double Wear.) Because of these contradictory characteristics you will have to blend a bit faster than you would with a classic hydrating/dewy finish foundation; but you'll have far more time to work than you would with a long-wearing or liquid to powder formula. This makes Studio Sculpt a fabulous option for those with dry (or combination skin) who have always wanted a long-wearing, water resistant formula and find traditional options to be too drying. Once Studio Sculpt sets, it's virtually budge proof. Mac attributes this to the 'micronized silicone' in the formula and interestingly enough, Polymethylsilesquioxane is present in pretty decent amounts. This is the silicone that is used in products like Mally's Poreless Face Defender for it's powdery finish. oil absorbing properties, and ability to help set makeup. Despite the fact that Studio Sculpt has an extended wear time (and wears incredibly evenly); it doesn't set to the traditional matte finish you might expect. Instead Studio Sculpt offers a very 'luminous' satin finish that those with dry skin will greatly appreciate. (If you're seeking a truly dewy, almost wet finish foundation that doesn't set unless you have incredibly dry skin you would probably be better off taking a look at Mac Mineralize Moisture Foundation which is a thin liquid and extremely moisturizing.) Many people with oily skin complain that Studio Sculpt 'doesn't dry' and it really doesn't. It does set but it does't dry, nor is it drying in the least. If you have oily skin and are set on trying Studio Sculpt you will need to set it with powder (or a powder-alternative like the Poreless Face Defender) and may want to try to use a primer. Ironically enough, Studio Sculpt does have an effective ability to control oil so it won't let excess oil seep through it and the only 'shine' you'll have to worry about is the one that's obvious when Studio Sculpt is first applied. Paula Begoun's team over at Paula's Choice rated Studio Sculpt a 'best' because of it's blendability, adequate sun protection and tenacious nature but their review has one minor inaccuracy. They write that Studio Sculpt is a 'demi-matte' finish foundation which it's not. You can certainly achieve a demi-matte to matte finish but you will have to set it with powder and/or use a primer (I'm certain that the reviewers set Studio Sculpt with powder because they always do; and that's fine of course but should be taken into consideration.) Shade Range: The shade range of Studio Sculpt is impressive (although not as extensive as Studio Fix Fluid's 33 shades). 20 shades are available which range from fair to deep and tend to lean more neutral than Mac's typical shades which generally have either strong yellow or strong pink undertones. Because color purity isn't as big of an issue with formulas like this compared to matte finish foundations, what you see is what you get so you don't have to worry about Studio Sculpt oxidizing and turning into a completely different shade. Mac really went all out with the NC range of shades and while there are a few jumps that could use a shade between them (specifically between NC15 & NC20), those with Medium skintones will love the ever-so-slight differences between many of the EIGHT shades between NC30 & NC50! Those with fair skin will do well with NC15 which is relatively neutral considering it's part of the NC line and should be a suitable match for NC or NW skintones. Those with deeper skintones will again probably find themselves flocking to the NC side of the line-up. Luckily, NC55 (the darkest option) should also be workable for either undertone. Those who usually wear NW shades may feel slighted when they see the offering of 8 shades labeled NW, but there's no need to panic since NC35, NC40, NC42, and NC45 should also work for either undertone valentines day 2015. Other Traits: At less than $27 per ounce, Studio Sculpt takes the place as the second cheapest foundation Mac offers (after Face & body Foundation). In addition to the (comparitively speaking) cheap price, Studio Sculpt also offers broad spectrum sun proection (if applied liberally) AND has a significant range of anti-oxidants and other beneficial skincare ingredients. The downside is that you'll have to prevent the tube from seeing the light of day to preserve these ingredients if you want to soak up every bit of benefit for your skin. |
MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation; Swatches of Shades NC15, NC20, NC25, NC30, NC35, NC37, NC40, NC42, NC44, NC45, NC50, NC55, NW15, NW20, NW25, NW30, NW35, NW40, NW43, NW45 |
MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation; Swatches of Shades NC15, NC20, NC25, NC30, NC35, NC37, NC40, NC42, NC44, NC45, NC50, NC55, NW15, NW20, NW25, NW30, NW35, NW40, NW43, NW45 |
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If you want a Cruelty Free alternative to Studio Sculpt there are several options. Although they may not have all of Studio Sculpts attributes you can achieve the same results with options like Kat Von D Lock It Tattoo Foundation or Becca Ultimate Coverage Complexion Creme Foundation.*