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MAC Studio Fix Foundation Fluid SPF 15 Review

MAC Studiofix foundation SPF15 Review
Discontinued
Overall rating from 341 reviews so far:
4.3/5
Would use it again?
4.3/5
Did it do what it said it would?
4.3/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
4.2/5

MAC Studio Fix Foundation Fluid  SPF 15 is a modern foundation that combines a natural matte finish and medium, build able coverage with broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 15 protection. 

Applies, builds and blends easily and evenly. Comfortable and long-wearing, helps minimize the appearance of pores and imperfections, giving skin a smoother, more flawless look and finish.

Website www.maccosmetics.co.nz

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MAC Studiofix foundation SPF15 Review

MAC Studio Fix Foundation Fluid SPF 15 Review

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Overall rating:
3.0/5
30th June, 2014
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great stuff!

This is the best foundation I have ever used! I have tried others but none have compared with this one! The coverage is amazing. For daily use i only use the tiniest bit but the foundation is easy buildable so if you need more coverage you can just add more. Each bottle lasts about a year for me. I don't personally find not having a pump a bad thing. I simply just dab my foundation brush on the top of the bottle and I get the perfect amount.

Tips: it can become orange of you use to much

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3.0/5
22nd July, 2014
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overrated

MAC product so it is very pricey, suprisingly I didn't understand why as this didn't really stand out for me. It was an average product for a very high price

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3.0/5
22nd July, 2014
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didn't live up to all the hype

This mac foundation is possibly one of the most raved about foundations ever so naturally i had to try it out.

At first, i thought it blended quite nicely into my skin using a flat top kabuki brush and was really good coverage (medium to full). However after around 5 hours of wear i noticed that the foundation had turned sort of orange and oxidised a bit; also it had gone patchy and clung to a few dry patches on my face. I would not recommend this foundation to anyone with dry skin. It would suit more oilier types as it has a matte finish.

Not one of the best foundations I've tried, but maybe its just my skin (combination/dry with an oily t zone).

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Overall rating:
3.0/5
11th August, 2014
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Not worth the hype

I tried this foundation in NC15 which is normally great for me in MAC foundation however Studio fix was too dark at first and then oxidised even darker. Smell of foundation is a big factor for me and this one smells like paint. If you are going to have photos taken I would not recommend wearing this as it gives a flashback. This does provide great coverage and long wear though. I would consider using it again if the smell was toned down and MAC fixed the shades or perhaps brought out an NC10. I would recommend to a friend if they were able to find a shade that was correct.

Tips: I found this oxidised. If you're looking to purchase, wear for a couple of hours and assess if the colour is still right.

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3.0/5
29th October, 2014
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Mixed Review

This product is easy to apply and you do not need much of it. But sometimes it feels quite thick on the skin and can get a gluggy-feeling. The bottle lasts a long time as only a little bit covers a lot of skin. It is quite pricey compared to other products.

Tips: Do not use too much at a time, otherwise will feel and look thick on your skin.

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3.0/5
26th March, 2015
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50/50

I've tried a lot of foundations in my time (not that old but hey I've tried enough to say that?) and honestly, I did not find this foundation to be some god sent... I found that it did not blend in like other foundations I've used, but I can't say it was totally bad. I do use it from time to time, but it just doesn't work for me. it might just be me, but it felt too oily at times, and the colour did not easily match mine, I wouldn't buy it again, but at the price I bought it for, I wouldn't throw it away either.

Just saying, there is definitely better!

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3.0/5
2nd May, 2015
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Slid off my face after two hours

Brought this product online in the shade NC15 as I wanted to try it out but I didn't want to pay full price. Glad I didn't waste any money on it. I found it okay to put on but looked extremely average, clung to the dry patches on my face and after going grocery shopping and coming home it had actually sunken into the pores on my face and pretty much all disappeared. My skin is oily/combination so that might be why I it didn't work for me. I paired it with the pro longwear concealer which didn't do much to make it stay. Wouldn't buy it again and don't think it's worth the money as I've used cheaper foundations that work much better.

Tips: If your not looking for a long lasting foundation this might work for you.

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3.0/5
6th July, 2015
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Meh foundation

I use to like this product but i think i just liked it because of the hype and every one was talking about it, its ok, coverage is really good, but it doesnt smell good, it doesnt come with a pump ( you have to purchase separately, and i think there are better foundations for the price.

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3.0/5
4th August, 2015
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Not what I was expecting

I wish I had gone and gotten a sample for this foundation before I spent $60 on it, I found this product doesn't do half of what it says it does. This is the hardest foundation I have ever used to blend, I have to work so fast before it dries up. The way I put my foundation on is by putting spots all over my face then blending out with me desired tool, whether that be a brush or damp Beauty Blender, if I don't blend out every spot within 20-30 seconds it just dries up and doesn't budge. This foundation is also extremely drying and just clings to the dry patches on my skin and flakes away. On a positive note this foundation colour range is amazing, one to suit every skin tone and colour! And the coverage is great too, it definitely is Medium build able like it promises. This could work for Oily or Combination skin though. All in all I wouldn't purchase this for myself again.

Tips: Work with a fast hand to blend foundation and try this one if you have Oily or Combination skin.

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30th August, 2015
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Nothing special

I like this product but not enough to quickly recommend it to girls in the chocolate club.  I'm in the shade NC42-NC44 and unfortunately MAC doesn't make this product in NC43 so I have to put in extra effort to cover my neck and décolletage so I look somewhat normal.

It comes in a small glass bottle and you have to pay extra for the pump (buy it!) - it's a tad annoying because the foundation is already $60 but a pump will help you control how much you dispense.  It has a thick consistency which blends out nicely to give medium coverage however I find that it dries quickly so I tend to work a little faster compared to other foundations. It pays to build up the coverage so there's no risk of "cake face"- but whatever floats your boat lovelies.

My major issue with this product is that it oxidizes on me.  When I first apply it, it almost looks natural (even if slightly lighter or darker) however half an hour to an hour later I find that it's a bit too coppery or "orange".  It looks horrid as if I didn't bother to get colour matched and believe me I was naughty and got 4 different MAC MUAs to colour match me and they all came up with the same; with 2 of them saying NC43 (the one that doesn't exist) would be perfect. Yes. Great.

My other issue - even though you'll have it with any other foundation with SPF - is this foundation leaves you with the dreaded white cast when taking pictures particularly at night.  I have the pictures as a constant reminder that ashy is NEVER in - ever.  

The main reason why I continued to buy this product is because I love how it sits on my skin, it doesn't feel like I have foundation on. The finish is semi-matte but because I have oily skin it tends to look dewy which I like but then after 6 hours it's leaning more towards shine station.  

I highly encourage EVERYONE to always get a sample (MAC or any other brand if possible) to test over a few days before committing to buying it.  I don't regret my purchase (cough repurchases) but it's safe to say that I'm moving on.

Tips: I conceal what needs to be concealed. Then I dispense one pump onto a clean piece of plastic (it will dry quickly on your hand) and use a foundation brush with quick sweeping motions to distribute the product.

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Thebeautycontext
1st September, 2015

Get a sample to try before you buy it that way you can have a taste before you pan your foundations. I love sheer glow but in the last week, it has been hating my skin. Fingers crossed it doesnt stay like this

Koni
31st August, 2015

Looking forward to your thoughts - I'm finding it hard to find a good liquid foundation :-( NARS Sheer Glow is still on my list just need to use up a few of my other foundations before I buy it. Panning mission is on!

Thebeautycontext
30th August, 2015

Yes i have been waiting for you reviews on the MAC products. I have a sample of this in the mail as we speak, i got a couple different colours so hopefully one is a match! You really need to try it out for a few days before commiting