MAC Studio Fix Powder + Review

This product is amazing!!! i have oily T zone and the powder works like magic! It gives me super matte finish and airbrushed look everytime!!

This powder is fantastic, i use it as a all over foundation so I don't use anything underneath it and it still always looks great with my moiisturiser.

I do however recommend you go into the store and get colour matched, I used a shade two numbers to dark for me for over 5 years without realising,

Now that I have a colour that is matched to my skin I feel so much better and look way more natural and the colour is perfect.

This has been my favourite setting powder for winter when I like having more of a matte finish for my skin. It's really full coverage and can be used alone or on top of a BB cream or foundation. I have normal to oily skin and I'm obsessed with this for my skin when I get more oily because if I apply this in the morning I won't get oily throughout the day. There's a good amount of product in the pan and I really don't use a lot so I find it lasts me quite a long time. And Mac has a good recycling system where you can return 6 empty products and you get a free lipstick or eye shadow!

This was my very first powder foundation and I still love it just as much as I did many moons ago. I’m all about a dewy finish but I’ve always made an exception for this powder because of the lovely matte finish – it’s almost flawless or as I prefer to think it’s almost natural looking. It comes in an opaque black plastic double compact with a sponge in the bottom part and the product at the top with a decent size mirror.

When I first saw it I didn’t think much of it but once applied I couldn’t deny how smooth and flawless my skin looked. Now at the time I was a newbie to the world of makeup so I wasn’t overly confident others would think the same so I was surprised when I went into work and my colleagues commented on how beautiful my skin looked. They were even more surprised than me when I showed them I had powder on.

For application, I use either the sponge (washable) or a flat top kabuki brush for medium to full coverage. I love that this blends so beautifully on the skin to give me a polished finish as if I actually took the time to do my makeup. I have oily skin so admittedly a bit of shine comes through after 4 hours but to me it actually looks somewhat like a healthy shine – if that is even possible – I like to think yes.

One of the high points for me is that it allows my skin to breathe and it doesn’t feel like I have a layer or 2 of makeup. Another reason I love this product is that it actually comes in a shade that works for me – NC43. I don’t have to put a lot of effort into covering my neck and décolletage because it generally looks natural. You can apply this wet but I don’t like it at all; it looked rather streaky, a bit of a mess and I had to work harder to build up the coverage – in saying that I know I don’t have the skill to really manage this so my preference is dry application.

This product will cling to dry spots so if you have dry skin and still want to try this out you may want to actually go in and sample how this will sit on your skin because I had a dry patch on my cheek and it emphasised it more than hide it. Just like my other MAC powders I can pan these within 2 months; it’s a powder I would recommend to those who have combination and oily skin. I’ve convinced my sister to give it a go and she loves the powder, bought one for herself and is ready to purchase her next one – not bad for someone who doesn’t like makeup.

This has become my go to powder foundation. I am not a fan of liquid foundation at all - it never seems to agree with my skin, drying out and looking cakey. This, however, blends well, looks natural and is light to wear.

This does provide a reasonable coverage; medium to full, depending on how you apply it. I am not a fan of heavy makeup so I like a lighter coat. I love that they have such a huge range of shades and that, for once, I could buy a shade of makeup that actually matches my skin tone. It lasts me a long time (almost a year - mind you I don't wear it every single day and I only use it lightly) and I believe it is the best value for money currently.

I like to apply this with a fluffy powder brush rather than a sponge; again the brush blends it nicer and does not leave a heavy coat on my skin. I wear this over a BB cream or, if I am going out or wanting slightly heavier coverage, a small amount of liquid foundation. I usually (when I remember - I can be a bit lazy) finish with a makeup mist spray so that the powder doesn't feel or look dry on days I wear it slightly heavier and this seems to help it last all day.

I will definitely be repurchasing closer to Christmas (as I am travelling overseas and can make a weeee stop at Duty Free).

where can i start about this foundation....this is life saver and holy grail compact foundation. As i don't like heavy,cakey and masking foundation as some of liquid foundation feel after apply. i don't wear heavy makeup but i like natural looking makeup so it is very hard to find that kind of foundation and specially perfect skin colour match. i have warm yellowish neautral cool skin colour so i get tired to find perfect match for me. at one time i refused to very foundation for one year and after that i found out mac cosmetice in kirkcaldie&stains;.

when mac cosmetice counter lady show me my skin colour foundation and i asked her where did you applied foundation on my face. beacuse foundation colour is disappear on skin tone. mac studio fix power plus foundation is like compact comes with sponge which is very handy. its provides smooth velvety and oil free finish and you coverage wise you can buildup medium to full its up to you. i use real technique face expert brush for that. gives me full coverage and weightless.

First off I just want to say that Mac has to be an all round wonderful brand with a huge range to suit all skin types and colours!

I have Mac Studio fix powder plus foundation which I got for $30 which included a foundation( of a different brand) A Great bargain right!?!

My first thoughts were oh... it's just a plan looking powder that didn't seem very special after all the hype but I was pleasantly surprised!

This Powder is amazing it has a great smooth consistency that gives medium to full coverage depending on how much applied. I use it to set my foundation and it spreads nice and evenly over my skin hiding all my freckles and unwanted acne scars! it also leaves it feeling very soft and velvety. This Powder has a light beautiful scent.

I find most of Mac products and high in price but well worth it, I have had my powder for a few months now and feel I can use for another 6 months! Great product, great value, great look!

This is a sleek black compact with a decent sized mirror on the inside and a compartment under the powder for a sponge ( I threw that away- I prefer to use a brush)

I use it two ways- I find its great for by itself just to smooth out skin and perk you up a bit, I will do this for light makeup days or when I'm looking a bit tired and can't be bothered with a full face. I do not find that any powder foundation gives me the coverage I want say for a night out.

I do also find that studio fix powder works great over liquid foundation. it is what I use to set my foundation down- I do not find it too cakey or powdery this way but If I have gone a bit crazy on it then my magical fix+ sorts me out.

All in all I have found this has lasted me a long time (keeping in mind I do not wear makeup daily) and gives my skin a lovely finish and coverage.

Will continue to repurchase