MAC • Face and Body Foundation • Liquid

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doris98 on 2/19/2013 12:03:00 AM more reviews by doris98

Age: 44-55   Skin: Oily   Hair: Black   Eyes: Hazel    

I'm an NC20-25 and C2 and C3 both work for me, but C2 is a closer match. I love Face and Body! I have rosacea, so I do need to layer more on the red areas, and/or add concealer, but the finish on this is so natural that I don't mind the extra work. I also love how this doesn't transfer, although I do have to powder over this as the finish is a bit dewy. I've tried this layered with either another liquid foundation on top and with a mineral foundation, and both ways work great.

It's also a great value for what you get which is I believe 4oz, 4x more than most others. I've had mine for more than 2 years and I'm glad mine hasn't gone bad yet. I do have to shake it up a bit before using as it tends to separate, but the scent hasn't gone off yet so I know it's fine.

I'd probably repurchase when I run out.

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Kaneve on 2/18/2013 12:05:00 AM more reviews by Kaneve

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Blond, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Green    

Just perfect. Zero negatives. C3 is a dead on match for my winter color. I have NEVER had an exact match. I'm very yellow and always end up looking ruddy, grey, ashy, etc. I don't like sunscreen for that reason either.
As I apply this, my skin just looks magically better. Not like there's color being applied ON it. It transforms my actual skin into looking good.
I use a pink sponge that looks like a slightly larger, slightly firmer beauty blender. I dip it in the foundation, spread a quick film all over, and then "push" it in all over with the top of sponge. I was covering with powder bc it is very dewy, but I think I've come to realize that powder actually makes me oilier late in the day. Plus it just looks nice and glowy as is and I just love love love it!

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trogdelight on 2/16/2013 6:55:00 AM more reviews by trogdelight

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Olive   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

It's lightweight, but you can easily build up the coverage. I'm NC30 with olive undertones and bought this in C3. It looks so natural and Dewey on me. My only grip is that it's too expensive :x

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liloomiah on 2/12/2013 5:40:00 AM more reviews by liloomiah

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Tan, Warm   Hair: Black, Straight, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I bought Face and Body in C4 on the website. I don't know what is my color in the other categories (probably something between NC35-40) but it looks good on me. The first thing I love about that product is that it's light but buildable. One or two layers, and the coverage is quite OK. I apply it with my fingers.The second thing is that it's water based and smells some kind of orange or something, which is not bad at all. The packaging is fine for me, even in plastic, i think it's convenient. Of course the price is expensive (plus, I bought the small version) but for me it's a really good foundation.

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islandbgrl on 2/11/2013 10:44:00 PM more reviews by islandbgrl

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Tan   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

HOLY GRAIL FOUNDATION! I don't know about you other ladies, but I love it when my foundation does not scream I am wearing makeup. This foundation looks like skin, it blends AMAZINGLY. Honestly, I don't think most people can tell that I have it on when I do because it doesn't look like makeup when you apply it. I got my makeup done by a MAC artist and she kept complimenting me on my skin and how beautiful it was, and given my skin is pretty clear besides some hyperpigmentation and minor redness. She could not tell that I was wearing any foundation and she was all up in my face doing my makeup!

You do have to layer this foundation because one layer is not enough! So i usually put enough foundation for one application on my hand, apply, put more foundation on my hand, and apply to the next layer. You need to wait like 15 seconds before putting another layer or you will never be able to build the coverage! This can be a pain but I will honestly do it because the way the foundation looks on skin is BEAUTIFUL! I usually powder after because the finish seems extremely dewy, so i put MSF and I'm good.

The nozzle does get dirty easily. I can get a bit picky about this but once again I do not care because of how this foundation looks on my skin.

One more thing, this foundation is $29.00 +tax, for 4mL, which is more than most foundations. Most you only get 1 mL for $29.00 so more bang for your buck.

Try it if you do not have too many major problems, one of those "good skin days". I truly enjoy this foundation. Will continue to buy while my skin does not have too many problems.

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8alexis on 2/11/2013 8:25:00 PM more reviews by 8alexis

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

This foundation is great! I have acne prone combination skin and have been having a hard time finding something that matches and lasts through my 12 hour days. While this foundation is definitely not full coverage enough to cover acne that is easily done with concealer. This foundation looks super natural and evens out my skin tone. It can be built up to maybe medium coverage on its own but a tip a MUA at Mac gave me was to add a squirt of Mac Pro Longwear Concealer. I mix a dime size amount of Mac Face and Body with a squirt of Pro Longwear Concealer and apply it with a damp beauty blender. With a bit of concealer over the worst of my acne it looks like I have great skin. I do set this with a mineral powder over my t-zone. My foundation lasts from 8 in the morning to 10 at night with minimal wear.

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*TOP REVIEWER* browneyessmiles on 2/9/2013 9:32:00 AM more reviews by browneyessmiles

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This is a great foundation. It gives a glowy finish and C2 is a great color match for my yellow toned NC20-25 skin. I don't reach for it much as most days I'm looking for something with an SPF to it. I'll be glad to have this when I have an occassion where I know I'll have my photo taken.

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loverbee123 on 2/8/2013 4:28:00 PM more reviews by loverbee123

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I LOVE THIS STUFF!!!!

1. I have always had issues with acne. It comes and goes over the years. It is never my skin it is always hormones. In any case, this stuff does not cover the acne. However, foundation is not supposed to do that. That is what concealer is for people! Foundation is simply supposed to even out your skin tone.

2. After you put it on it doesn't look like you are wearing a cakey mess on your face. It looks like you have even flawless skin.

3. It looks good in person and on camera. For me, it is difficult to find a foundation that looks good on camera.

4. The size of the bottle is AMAZING.

Thank you MAC!!!

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DollymixMe on 2/8/2013 5:01:00 AM more reviews by DollymixMe

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I have tried using this foundation a few times to give it the 'benefit of doubt' I just don't get the fuss about it! It's like coloured water!! Absolutely awful. The only positive I have about it is the amount you get for your money, which is perfect for someone who actually likes it..

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Spamstuff on 2/7/2013 7:10:00 PM more reviews by Spamstuff

Age: 36-43   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Cool   Hair: Red, Curly, Coarse   Eyes: Hazel    

I bought this in C2 because several people posted this was the equivalent to NC10. Well it sure as hell isn't!!! I wear NC15, and the C2 was darker and yellower than the NC15. It made me look jaundiced.

I have very dry areas on my face and this was just a patchy application overall. I couldn't even get any kind of coverage on my nose or over the rosacea-areas on my cheeks/nose. I tried a sponge and brush, I don't use fingers because I can't get a smooth application with anything that way. My skin is just too dry in certain areas.

Right now I guess I'll stick with my Urban Decay Naked foundation in 0.5,, or Studio Fix Fluid in NC15 mixed with about a drop or two of Estee Lauder Double Coverage in...whatever their lightest is (I don't have the tube here).

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ExoticSiren10 on 2/6/2013 12:17:00 PM more reviews by ExoticSiren10

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Tan   Hair: Red, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I am not a fan of this product at all. I have oily skin, and this makes my skin look and feel greasy within hours of applying. Also, their color selection is very limited and it didn't really match my skin tone! I'm guessing I can try it out on my body, but I dont really wear foundation on my body so it's just sitting in my makeup drawer, wasting space.

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pineapple808 on 2/5/2013 11:12:00 PM more reviews by pineapple808

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Curly   Eyes: Brown    

I'm pretty sure this is the one for me!! My HG everyday foundation and I actually was never interested in this ever! It wasn't until I stumbled across the reviews on this site and figured I should give it a try even though my expectations were low.

I just got it yesterday and I am loving it so much. I love the finish, I love how sheer and dewy it is. My skin peeks through because its lightweight, but buildable, and like I said, sheer but it evens out my skin beautifully.

The bottle is huge! I got the 4 oz bottle for $33. I am an nc35 for reference. The online makeup artist said to get c4 and the color is a tad dark but you can't tell when you blend it out. I will order this in c3 asap because I love it that much.

My only issue is the squirt top. Its messy and leaks. when I shake it up before use, I unscrew the top and cover the hole with my finger so it doesn't get all over the cap but for how good the foundation is, I don't care :) everyone should pick this up. I don't know what took me so long.

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Shantellll on 2/5/2013 4:58:00 PM more reviews by Shantellll

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I absolutely love this! I have a lot of acne scaring that this DOES NOT cover however I use my prolong wear concealer to cover that with even full coverage foundations. What I love about this is the finish it makes your skin look so radiant and healthy defiantly can not tell I am even wearing foundation! Will repurchase this over and over and may even be able to call it my HG another amazing thing is the amount of product you get it equals out to even less then a drugstore foundation. The only con I have is that I was color matched to C1 and for some reason they don't sell that shade in the 4 oz bottle? So I will need to go to the counter and see if I can wear N1 before ordering online. But oh we'll still amazing:) I use prolong wear concealer (mixed with moisturizer) face and body then set with mineralized skin finish for the most natural, healthy, and non cakey look:)

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foxyknox on 2/5/2013 12:46:00 PM more reviews by foxyknox

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Olive, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I am surprised reading some reviews that this product has gotten. This product is used heavily for runway shows. It has a very sheer coverage which can be buildable. If you have bad skin I would recommend MAC Studio Sculpt (if you want to stick to MAC).

PRO:
-Not thick
-Looks great and natural. Matches skin perfectly. Doesnt make me look like I ran a marathon.
-Doesn't look cakey if you use the right amount
-Doesn't dry out skin
-Lasts long (all day for me)
-Great price for the amount
-Comes in different bottle sizes
-Have not broken out from it

CON:
-Sometimes the bottle disburses TOO much foundation so be CAREFUL or you will have a hand full of product and will need to repurchase. But the bottle is super cute and different compared to other foundations! I like the look of it

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helloroo on 2/2/2013 9:39:00 PM more reviews by helloroo

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Medium   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

When I tried out this foundation last summer, I was around NC30-5 and it was difficult to find a color match. I was matched to C4 but it looked too dark. C3 was too light. And honestly, I'm not going to buy two foundations to mix.
Other than the color match, I really liked how buildable this was and the finish was so natural.
Unfortunately, this made my normal/combo skin look oilier than normal. But still, I was convinced to make it work. I got MAC Blot and all kinds of oil controlling powders but still...the lasting power of this foundation was not good and I was still looking oily at the end of the day.
In addition to all this, something in this made my skin itch in a bad way. I've never had this problem before with any foundation.

So back this went. I would recommend this for dry skinned girls but I don't think you need to have perfect skin for this. Spot concealing with this foundation is an ease and using your fingers is best for applicaiton.

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lipstickandleather on 1/28/2013 10:42:00 PM more reviews by lipstickandleather

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

in terms of color matching, this is the truest shade to my skin tone that i've ever found. this formula blends in perfectly. i like natural looking make up, so this is the perfect foundation for me. be aware that the coverage is very sheer. if you have acne or not so-great-skin this is definitely not for you.


the first time i applied it i got nervous because it was so dewy and i looked oily. the sales woman assured me that this was because the formula is water based. i was surprised because i have normal skin that rarely ever gets oily. after a few minutes though, it sunk into my face and looked MUCH better. i recommend setting it with a powder for a more matte finish.


if you're looking for coverage that is light and natural, this is for you. if you need something heavier, go with studio fix.

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Sunkissed101 on 1/28/2013 12:29:00 AM more reviews by Sunkissed101

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This is my HG foundation. It's creamy, radiant, build able, and long-lasting, EVERYTHING I would ever look for in a foundation. It makes me look like I just stepped out of an Olay or Proactive commercial, so glowing and healthy! I have it in C2, which is perfect for my neutral/olive skin. It really brought out my more golden undertones, and made me radiate health. It made me look like me, but a thousand times better, which is more than I even hoped for from this foundation.
I recommend this with all my heart! The packaging isn't anything special, but you get a lot of product for the money and it lasts forever.

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*TOP REVIEWER* franzvonstuck on 1/25/2013 8:19:00 AM more reviews by franzvonstuck

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

I was searching for a light water-based foundation as I stumbled upon Macs face and body foundation.
I try to give you the most accurate information on my skintone, skintype and skin issues, so you can make a guess, if this foundation could work for you.
Skintone:
I´m a quite pale-toned girl with slightly yellow undertones in my skin. Not too warm-toned, but definitely not cool toned. Neutral leaning towards yellow would be the closest description.
Like everyone´s skin, my skin is a mixture of colours: I have some redness in my skin, especially around my nose, which can make my skin look ruddy and uneven. Some brown spots from too much melanin in my skin and some red-purple scars from pimples. And the smallest bit of pink in my skin as I lean more towards yellow-olive-beige pigments. My skin usually looks dull and lifeless.
Don´t get me wrong my skin is not that bad, it´s just that the mixture of all this results in a very uneven skintone.
I´m Mac NC 15-NC20, BB sand, Bourjois Vanilla 52.
Skintype: My skin is basically combo skin, which is sensitive, dehydrated, acne-prone and getting dry when wintertime arrives. And I have dry patches sometimes, which are really annoying because it´s so hard to make your foundation work with these.
Skin Issues: Besides the general discoloration in my skintone, I have a melasma on my upper lip, pigment spots and lighter pimple scars from hormonal break outs.
My skin is acne-prone, but I never broke out from foundation. I never even knew I could react towards a foundation until I tried the Bourjois healthy mix and got major pimples.
Generally, my skin suffers from a lack of glow and healthy appearance as my skin looks dead, pale and dull. When I wake up and look in the mirror - OMG. I look ghostly with this skin.
What do I want from the foundation:
The foundation should get the redness out of my skin and even out my skintone. Should make my skin look more uni-coloured and not like the usual mess of redness and pigmentation. Also should not cling to dry patches, not make me break out or even dry out my skin. And I like the most natural finish that´s possible for my skin with the most accurate colour match I can get.
That´s a lot to ask for.
But the f&b did it!
Surprisingly, I got the perfect colour match for my skintone with C1. I was surprised as MACs NCs were always too yellow for me and I couldn´t wear NW. But this seems to be more neutral toned.
I looked at the foundation in daylight, artificial light and sunlight and what can I say: It´s undetectable in the best way.
I even applied it only on one half of my face and the only difference I saw was that the redness was eliminated and my skin looked like "my skin but better".
There´s no difference in the colour of my neck and the colour of my face when I´m wearing this. Famous MUA Mary Greenwell suggested, that you check the colour of the foundation on the side of your neck. I did test it on my face AND my neck.
My skin gets that dewy look I always long for and looks fresh and healthy.
But I will not lie to you, this may be buildable, but it´s a very sheer foundation to start with.
My approach on foundation is to use the lightest formula I can get away with to even out my skintone and then cover up blemishes, spots and remaining redness with a heavier concealer like BBs face touch up stick.
I don´t see the need to totally cover my face in heavy foundation, when the major part of my skin is alright and only small areas in my face need more coverage. Cloaking my skin 100 % with full coverage foundation while only 2 % of my skin needs extra coverage would make me look unnatural and cakey. This minimalist principle even works with acne skin, if you want the proof, check out Lisa Eldridges video on acne/blemish covering make up.
You must give the bottle a good shake before you apply this, otherwise, you get a greasy mess out of the tube.
Before I put on foundation, I always apply a hydrating serum, moisturizer and a spf 50 sunscreen.
I apply this with my clean fingers to really massage it into the skin and make it even more natural. The warmth of the fingers and the massaging makes it look like skin.
I wear no powder on top, because powder takes the lovely glow of the floundation away.
It lasts 8 hours on my skin and doesn´t settle in the dry patches and fine lines.
I cannot tell yet if this breaks me out, but the MAC foundations I used never broke me out. So I hope, this will work for my skin too as I would be devastated, if this broke me out.
Right now, I´m happy to have such a light and fine foundation with the best colour match I ever had.
I dare to say, my skin looks gorgeous with this foundation.
Sorry for the long review, but hope, this was helpful.

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bmcirineo on 1/24/2013 4:57:00 PM more reviews by bmcirineo

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

I have pretty good skin with some light acne scarring and redness around my nose. I also have combination skin, which borders on combination oily, sometimes a little dehydrated in the winter. This foundation was alright, it covered redness and did an okay job of covering my light scarring. It's so fine that you really can't tell that you're wearing anything. It gives off a mildly dewy finish, and smells like oranges. I wanted something that provided light coverage so that my freckles would show through, which is why I bought this originally. I was using Urban Decay's Naked foundation before this, which I really do like, but I went through a bottle fairly quickly and it's a little pricey. With that being said, this foundation gave me terrible cystic acne within 2 days of wearing it. I'm talking about really painful, deep acne that takes forever to go away. And I don't usually break out. So unless you basically never get acne no matter what, I'd avoid this product. Otherwise it's alright..

For reference I'm a NC15 and wore a C1, which was just a slight touch too dark for me. It'd probably suit someone with NC20 skin better, but since it's so sheer, it doesn't really matter.

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TheManyPromises on 1/21/2013 7:47:00 PM more reviews by TheManyPromises

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal, Medium, Cool   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

This is my HG foundation! I like how it is a very buildable coverage without looking cakey. It is a bit on the watery side of the liquid foundation which makes it very easy to apply, I use my fingers. It is a demi-matte finish but that could be easily changed, if you want a dewy finish spritz some Fix+ beforehand. So far it hasn't broken me out and there is no fragrance to the foundation. I suggest this product for someone who is looking for a nice and simple everyday foundation. I also advise to use it with a primer (MAC Skin Base Visage) for better results!

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