I am MAC NC15 and Bobbi Brown Warm Ivory for reference : )

I use this as a backup for my BB Warm Ivory Oil-Free Cream Compact, which in my search of over 50 foundations this past year, is hands down my favorite. I actually smile when I think about it, because it is like MLBB but for my skin! I saw this in the MAC store and thought, hmm I should try their "version" of the cream foundation, since I tend to prefer cream and mineral foundations to liquids.

I tend to have combo skin, never dry, and oilier in the summer. I like to use a gel mattifying primer, such as Boscia's, to start; then if I am having a good skin day, use a yellow cream corrector on my under eyes circles, redness patches, and acne scars, then buff in a light mineral makeup on top, and seal with Coty translucent setting powder on the Tzone.

If I am having a "bad" skin day, then I use cream foundations like this one : ) I have also heard that mineral foundations are better because they tend to soak up more oil, and use those in the summer; and cream foundations are better for dry skin and tend to help lock in moisture and are good for winter. Have only tried this in the spring and summer, so can't really say.

It does have great coverage. If I am feeling lazy and want to skip the corrector which I also use as concealer, I can. It covers redness AND scars, which is my litmus test for how much coverage a foundation has.

I think it can look masky or cakey if you over apply - the way I try to apply is with my MAC 109 or the Maxine Mops from the arts and crafts store. these brushes really blend the product in, and so I can't imagine going through the product in 2 weeks like some of the other reviewers here. I would definitely NOT recommend using your fingers for this, as alot of product will get trapped under your fingernails or in your finger prints, and the amount of product is not as much as a bottle of foundation, so don't want to be wasteful. I don't think the coverage increases upon a heavier application, it just looks bad, so blending it out is the best call here.

It is a little bit more matte as a foundation than I would like, but it's between $25 and $30 I think; whereas my HG of HGs is $45? the Bobbi Brown. But I do think you get more product with the Bobbi Brown, and it just makes your face look ALIVE. I have never had a foundation make my skin look healthier and glowing when I just woke up, you know?

Anyway, this is a good foundation, but at the the end of the day, I probably would just save my pennies and buy my BB. But it feels too special to wear every day, and since I am starting a little foundation hoard, I had to keep this one too : )

This creme foundation is WONDERFUL! It makes you look flawless<3 And you only need a little bit which is a huge PLUS ! I bought this around Christmas Time (Maybe earlier) and i'm still using it ! Today is July, 9th 2011, so this product has lasted me about 8 months and theres still plenty of product left it the jar/case thingy !!! it's a bit pricey for my budget, but it last a Long while so it pays for itself. This foundation can also be used as a concealer as well (: I adore this Product <3 continued >>

I use the NC 20 and I think this is a great foundation. It provides full coverage, it doesn't enhance oiliness and -contrary to what some think- it doesn't look cakey on my face. The packaging is great for travelling and hygienic. However, after 10 or 15 days of use I have hit pan but I think that's the only negative thing about it. I'll see how long it will finally last.
Edit:It feels qutie cool, fresh and dewy on my skin not in an oily way. Much better thanthe studio fix.

I have mixed feelings about Studio Tech. I used it every day for a year (NC25, with matching Select Sheer pressed powder and NW25 Select Cover-Up concealer):


- It is the BEST foundation I've ever used, in terms of colour variety (it's MAC after all :)) and coverage. It makes me look like I have flawless skin and lasts all day.


- Eyeshadow and blush cling to it like magic.


- It's a bit cakey if you put too much on, but you can do with less if you're careful with streaking.


- My biggest problem:
I used to have close-to-perfect skin, with a few pimples here and there. But during my year of daily Studio Tech, it seemed like I needed to use more and more foundation to cover up my new rough patches and red spots, which I never used to have. (I was a bit lazy with my skincare at the time, but I still used makeup remover and night cream every night.) I've stopped using foundation altogether for 2 years now, and have only just regained my original skin quality.


For me, it's now a special occasion foundation, but it's definitely the first one I'll reach for. Proceed with caution and an immaculate skincare regimen.

This foundation is thick and provides full coverage. I use a primer and setting spray underneath before I apply it using a buffer brush. This gives me a flawless application. It does last throughout the day but I do use a finishing powder over it and setting spray. If I don't go through these steps it does not last as long. This is not an everyday foundation. It will run out fast. I went through about half the product in 2 weeks so I stopped using it and now only use it on special occasions or when I need to apply foundation in a short amount of time.

I tried using this with a beauty blender, my beloved sigma flat top, fingers, with or without fix+, with or without primer (mac prep&prime and laura mercier oil free).... and now I'm still trying to make it work... continued >>

What a horrible product! It's greasy, it looks cakey, it doesn't stay for very long on a face. Good coverage - I wish! I won't buy ever again.

I love this foundation! It is seriously amazing. The coverage is great, i barely need concealer. And it looks amazing in pictures. This was the first MAC foundation i ever tried and am so glad i did. Im usually not into cream foundations but this one is so smooth and blendable, you dont need much for a flawless face. Will most defenitly repurchase when im out!

It did give amazing coverage. If you want a natural look this is not for you. I recommend using a moisturizer because this can become very dry and cakey if you don't. If you like a dewy look this is not for you. I didn't lime this because it dried my skin out and even with the softest application it was too much. Good though for events when you need more coverage.

I wanted to try this foundation because I saw Pixiwoo (beauty guru on YouTube and professional makeup artist in England) using it. She sprayed her face quite heavily with Fix + first, then used a 190 brush to apply it. I did the exact same application except with a 187 brush. I used barely any of the product because I knew it was going to be very full coverage and heavy on my skin. After a couple of hours, my skin got oily (more than normal) and I could see the product "melt" off my face. I set it with MSF natural. Not my first choice for daily makeup. Although I will say that it is pretty good when being photographed. I am a rollergirl and we took professional pictures, and my skin looked great, almost flawless in the picture.