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MAC Studio Face and Body Foundation Review

MAC Studio Face and Body Foundation Review
Discontinued
Overall rating from 70 reviews so far:
4.2/5
Would use it again?
4.3/5
Did it do what it said it would?
4.2/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
4.1/5

A comfortable, lightweight fluid foundation with a unique blend of emollients that delivers low-to-medium buildable coverage and a natural satin finish. The moisturising, long-wearing formula glides onto face and body providing stay-true colour.

Website www.maccosmetics.co.nz

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MAC Studio Face and Body Foundation Review

MAC Studio Face and Body Foundation Review

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
1st June, 2017
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Feels like cooling water

I have very dry skin and use an intense day cream plus the MAC SPF 50 prep and prime before I put this on and it still feels like water and so refreshing on my skin. I actually look forward to putting it on as my face looks and feels hydrated and the colour match is perfect. I prefer a dewy, natural finish and this delivers. My only issue is even with the prep and prime it only lasts about 7-8 hours. It doesn't have a scent and a little goes a long way if I'm using my makeup brush. I did try putting it on using my fingers but didn't get a nice finish and used way more product then when I use the brush to apply it. This is definitely a keeper and I will continue using it for everyday wear.

Tips: Use a good makeup brush to apply it and use a primer to make it last. If you don't like a dewy finish then powder is a must.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
22nd June, 2017
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Natural finish!

I loooove face and body! I wish I had discovered this gem sooner! I wore this foundation all summer long and it was so amazing on my skin! This foundation is quite runny, meaning that it is pretty sheer, but if all your after is a bit of colour correction this will be the foundation for you! I have pretty good skin so usually only want something to even out my skin tone. The best thing about this foundation is that it is so buildable so it can go from sheer to full coverage super easily. The colour range for this is great too meaning it's easy for everyone to get a match, or mix two together and that also works a treat!

Tips: Carry some blotting paper/powder with you if you're a little oily like me, you may need to touch up in the afternoons with this one as it's more of a dewy finish.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
24th June, 2018
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ALL TIME FAVOURITE

This is my go-to all time favourite foundation. Super easy to work with and beautiful soft natural finish. I use this as my main base in a professional kit and it is amazing. Light weight (light coverage) however team it with a good concealer and powder and you have a flawless finish without heavy cakey look. Have tried dozens of different brands and products but this is the best!

Tips: Pair it with MAC Prolongwear concealer and Mineralise Skinfinish. Always foundation first on a clean face. Flat foundation brush or hands for best application. Not recommended for troubled skin if you want fuller coverage

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
7th February, 2019
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The perfect balance

I stumbled across this foundation when a girlfriend dragged me into a MAC store - well, she didn't so much drag me and try to make me tone down my screams of excitement.

The makeup artist in the store was amazing, she listened to what type of foundation I liked to wear, my normal daily activities and what I wanted my foundation to provide. She recommended the face and body one for me to tone down the redness, and to provide a buildable coverage that didn't matte up.

This is quite a fluid formula, and spreads beautifully across the skin. The bottle dispenser makes it easy to control the amount of product you squeeze out - initially I tried to dot it on my face, but found it easier to apply to my foundation brush and then my face.

Depending on the look I am going for, I can have anyway between a really light, shear look - to a more covered even canvas. The finish is what they call satin, it's not so much a dewy look, but definitely not matte.

Now that I have visited the store and found my perfect match, I can order through Farmers.

Tips: Visit a store if you can - the artists there are amazing and will find the perfect product for you

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
7th April, 2019
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A makeup artist’s must have

This foundation is very sheer and liquidy and is perfect for those ‘no makeup’ days when you still want your face to look perfected. It can be built up over problem areas and is excellent on the body as it doesn’t transfer. The squeezy bottle allows you to control how much product you extract and as it’s so light weight you can get away with slightly lighter or darker tone if you made a random guess on your shade (like I did!) I will continue to repurchase as it’s a holy grail light coverage foundation

Tips: Apply with a foundation brush and then buff into skin with buffer brush for light, imperceptible coverage. Squeeze product into hands and rub together until formula thickens and then apply to face for a heavier coverage.

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Overall rating:
4.7/5
23rd October, 2013
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Love this

I love this product, I have previously used Mac Foundations and found that a couple of them were too thick for my liking. I love this Foundation as you can build it up to whatever coverage that you like. I have a friend who is a makeup artist and she introduced me to this. I've loved and used it ever since!

Tips: Use sparingly, a little goes a long way and always good to start off with a little at a time and build the coverage up. It works really well to use a primer and a finishing powder to set it as well. When doing this I find it lasts all day.

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Overall rating:
4.7/5
10th December, 2013
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Great for low coverage days

I LOVE this because it feels like a tinted moisturiser and it looks just like your skin. This was perfect for me as it gives a very natural look. However if you need anything more than a light coverage I would not recommend this.

Tips: It is buildable, however you lose the natural look. I would recommend this if you already have quite good skin.

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Overall rating:
4.7/5
10th February, 2014
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Not cheap - but worth it

I bought this foundation online in 'White' and 'C1,' after experimenting with it at a makeup school. Face and Body allows you to mix two different shades to get the perfect colour to match your skin tone - which for me was perfect, as I have never found a foundation pale enough to suit me! Coverage is very light and natural looking, evens out the skin tone well. Have used this on my legs to cover up bruises and it does wonders! So easy to blend in. I would recommend this to anyone. The only negative thing is that it comes off easily and doesn't really soak in if you put a moderate amount on.

Tips: For better, heavier coverage, pair this with MAC Select Cover-up Concealer.

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Overall rating:
4.7/5
28th May, 2014
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If you don't mind a bit of elbow grease

This foundation is great. It's a light to buildable coverage that responds really well to movement and working into the skin. It's a very watery foundation but as you work it into the skin, it becomes tacky and then the more you rub it, the more coverage it provides. This foundation sits really well on the skin, looking natural, soft but still adding coverage. It has a dewy finish which I love and comes with tonnes of product for the price!

Tips: Make sure you really work it into the skin, with your fingers to get the best coverage and application.

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elizabethclark
9th June, 2014

Hey, I'm really interested in getting this foundation. Is there any other foundations you own that you can compare it to?I want something that'll look natural on the skin and not emphasise my dryness thanks :)

Overall rating:
4.7/5
13th August, 2014
1 members found this review useful
My Everyday Foundation

I have been using Mac Face and Body for nearly over a year now. I decided to try it out after watching a pixiwoo video on youtube and it looked like such a nice finish.

The formula is quite runny and it gives you a light to medium coverage depending how much you apply. I usually use my RT expert face brush to blend it in or my fingers. It has such a nice dewy finish and is so lightweight its perfect for everyday wear. The formula allows your skin to show through underneath so its perfect for a natural finish.

I have the standard 50ml bottle and having it for nearly year now i think I'm about 3/4 of the way through. (keep in mind i don't wear makeup everyday), My friend has the 150ml bottle and its massive, i think its worth it for an investment because it will last ages. The packaging is different to a standard foundation, but i think the way its designed you squeeze the bottle and can control how much foundation to come out. I find this foundation is perfect to wear to work, its not super heavy and i think its work appropriate.

When i first tried this foundation i fell in love and I'm still in a deep romantic relationship with it. ;)

Tips: If you want to try this out go get matched at a mac counter and ask for a sample, you can get around 6 applications out of it. Check out the gossmakeupartist video on this foundation or some of the pixiwoo everyday makeup tutorials to see it in action !

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Clarissa
19th August, 2014

Watch the gossmakeupartist video on it its really good and make sure you go get a sample from mac to test it !!

leshritson
19th August, 2014

Thank you for your awesome review. Have been looking at trying Face and Body for while and I think I will now - although I see they're repackaging it so it's unavailable online!