MAC Studio Fix Foundation Fluid SPF 15 Review

I was really disappointed when I used this. I have very pale skin & the lady at the counter said this one would be best on me & will give me a bit of colour, but not too much & will look good etc etc. But when I used it the following week, it made me look so orange even though its only the second lightest one they have!! Its oily & even when set with a lighter MAC powder, it looked horrible. Very expensive too, so overall-not a happy camper :-(

I used to use this and found that the colour never matched my skin tone properly which always left me looking either too pale or too orange. I have quite dry skin and the foundation used to go quite flakey at times and didn't find it was long lasting at all. - also found myself with terrible flashback in photos.

This is one of the most raved about Mac products. As I headed into the store, I went in wanting to be as in love with this product as everyone else. A Mac lady kindly did a sample on my face and with all the lights she said it matched perfectly, to me it seemed to look quite orange but I decided that she was a professional and must be right. I bought the shade NC35 and got home and tried it the next day and alas it was orange on my skin. I knew then and there I should have trusted my own instinct and not purchased it. As I'd already spent $60 on it, I thought I would still keep it and use a lighter powder to lessen the orange look. Unfortunately the next day I started to break out from the product so it was a waste of $60. Next time I'll get a tester, as it was an expensive mistake to make.

I have heard many things about this foundation and expected it to be this miracle foundation.

I didn't like it at all. Why?

Firstly the smell is unbearable. I would hate to put it on because of the smell. If given the chance try to smell it. You will know what I mean. Secondly it oxides like crazy. I tried NC 45. It made me look liken an orange umpa lumba. No joke!! I tried NC 44 and it still oxidises on my skin. I don't want to buy a foundation 5 shades lighter and look ashy only to wait for it to match me hours later!!

Lastly it transfers!! It comes off on my finger even after it set it with powder!

I mean its got good coverage. But if I'm goin to spend $60 bucks on a foundation i want it to be more than just good coverage, wouldn't you agree.

It works for others. But didn't work for me. Love the Studio fix powered but not the foundation.

Found this product too heavy and cakey looking for everyday wear or even ever. Went in to Mac and they applied will not be using this product just feels yuck and heavy on my skin also

I have always had very clear skin which I would put down to a healthy diet more than a skin care routine. However, after having the nexplanon implant inserted I began breaking out across my forehead and on both sides of my cheeks. This "facial explosion" had a serious knock on my confidence because the acne was leaving brown spots after healing. From using a BB cream religiously, I decided I needed a foundation which would cover the dark spots. After rave reviews from friends I decided to go for MAC Studio Fix foundation. I found that this foundation was too yellow for me even after being skin matched. I also found that this foundation was cluster in areas like the sides of my nose and after a few hours I would also begin to see huge pores. This foundation did not fulfil the aim I hoped for but rather masked my face in yellow. It was very cakey and made me feel like a clown to some extent because i prefer very natural makeup. I have found that the Giorgio Armani foundation does exactly what I want it to and it provides a skin like finish without a cakey mask.

Although being colour matched a shade or two darker, this foundation just didn't make the cut :/ takes a while to fully set and also feels like it never blends in properly, kind of just sits on your skin. I felt that it was extremely noticeable that I was wearing foundation :/

im normally a fan of MAC products (not so much the price of them!) except their foundations, this one especially, I find them very thick and heavy on my face and it looks very caked on, not to mention it blocks my pores and leaves my skin feeling terrible the next day, and the price of it is definitely not worth it. Overall not impressed with this at all.

I heard great things about this foundation so jumped at the chance when I could get it. Unfortunately, my face and this product don't make good friends. I found it to be very, very thick in texture and went on something similar to acrylic paint. It made my skin break out and looked super cakey - but this is only my experience, I'm sure there are others who will tell you their happy experiences. But this product just isn't for me which is a real shame.

What can I say about Mac as a brand? They are one of the best yet affordable brands out there.after using YSL foundations I soo wanted to use and love this foundation for more coverage.i have been to Mac to try different shades to match perfect but this oxidizes on me like crazy.seems like I am not alone and it can oxidize and does on some people. Great coverage though.