MAC • Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation • Liquid

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dtintina on 5/25/2013 12:53:00 PM more reviews by dtintina

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Grey    

This foundation did not work out for me AT ALL. The SA at mac told me that this would be a good foundation for me because I have combination skin and it would moisturize my dry areas while not clogging pores in my oily areas. She was wrong!! After the first day of wearing it I had little bumps all over my face, even in my dry areas! Not to mention the foundation goes on streaky, and even after blending and blending it was still a bit streaky. I gave this product 2 lippies because it comes in a squeeze tube which is pretty convenient. AVOID this product!! Since using this I bought the studio fix fluid which has worked wonders!

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snoldeee24 on 5/20/2013 10:38:00 PM more reviews by snoldeee24

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

I really wanted to LOVE this product. It was the first MAC foundation I've ever tried. I told the MUA I needed a foundation that would be good for my dry winter skin. I did enjoy how thick this foundation was as well because I was quite used to my Revlon ColorStay which is very runny. I was color matched to NW20 which I thought looked good at first, but I once I got home, it was too dark for my fair skin (in January!) I made it work by not adding bronzer, but it was still a bummer it wasn't a dead on match. I really like the packaging because the squeeze tube makes it quite easy to dispense as much or as little as I want. It stayed on all day which was a plus and didn't make me look cakey. I also liked that I could build it up in troubling spots like on my cheeks while maintaining a rather light coverage on my forehead and other areas where I need less coverage. I think overall this would be a great foundation for the winter if it was the right color. I like that it has SPF. I don't know if I'm going to wear it much in the summer because like almost everyone else, I get oily and it's just so hot. I don't think this would work for people with oily skin to begin with. Mine is normal to dry in the winter and normal to combination in the warmer months. Just be sure to get the right color. What I would do next time is get color matched twice, maybe even by 2 different people then buy it, that way, I know forsure when I'm buying a higher priced foundation. *my closest MAC counter is nearly 45 minutes away and I'm not quite willing to drive that far just to exchange it.

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BeautyTherapstLife on 5/20/2013 10:17:00 AM more reviews by BeautyTherapstLife

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

When I got this foundation I was very excited there was so many colours to choose from and I bought my colour and also a darker one for when I get spray tans ( regularly!) however after getting home and trying this one it literally felt as if it were burning my eyes when I tried putting the foundation on around there ( not sure if its the smell or what?) I tried with the darker shade one and it was the same...so I avoided my eye area and continued using it..it has really great coverage and the foundation look great on! However after using this for a few days I started breaking out which I never do...
I won't be using this foundation again as it burnt my eyes and made them cry when it was close and made me break out :( (the only product of MAC that I dislike)

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CBNegron on 5/20/2013 12:40:00 AM more reviews by CBNegron

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

For you girls that like the full coverage look of MAC's Studio Fix Fluid foundation, but are longing for that dewy, radiant glow, you will love this! I just decided to test this out at the counter, not thinking I'd like it, but I LOVED it. It is medium to full, buildable coverage, just like the Studio Fix, but it does not dry to a matte finish. It dries to a satin, skin like finish, but it is very hydrating and moisturizing while still providing amazing coverage. The packaging also comes in a plastic tube which is ideal for daily or travel use. Once you get low, I suppose you could also cut it open to get out every last drop! I have fair neutral/yellowy skin, and I wear the shade NC15. I usually use this with MAC's Strobe Cream (an illuminating moisturizer), and set it only where needed with MAC's Mineralize Skin Finish in the shade Light Plus, to maintain a radiant glow. Applied with a paddle foundation brush, you will get maximum coverage. Applied with a damp Beauty Blender (my preferred method), you will get a medium coverage, airbrushed look. I also wanted to add, this is a great foundation for mature ladies as well!

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*TOP REVIEWER* yum_yum on 5/19/2013 1:19:00 PM more reviews by yum_yum

Age: 36-43   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I bought this in NC42, but it pulls very warm/yellow on me, and a lot brighter and pigmented than my skin tone (similar to Bobbi Brown Honey concealer, but easier to apply). It was bought for concealing and does a fantastic job. Sometimes thick cream concealers are difficult to work with because they require careful patting or a brush. Since Sculpt is liquid, it applies like a slightly thick foundation. It also sets nicely, which is something that cream concealers don't do - if you're overzealous, they smear.

All in all, easier for spot concealing. I'll wear this with the Mineralize Cream Foundation (NC42) or Face & Body (C4+C5) because a full face of Sculpt is unnecessary, unless I want super-heavy coverage. Both the Mineralize and F&B are better matches for me, in general, because the undertones are more neutral and they look lighter when applied. But I think the brightness/colour of Sculpt makes a difference for concealing. I could use it on my entire face without looking strange, if I focus on the centre of my face and thin it out on the cheeks and jawline.

The finish with light / spot applications of Sculpt is still quite 'full' and opaque. I'm keen on this look at the moment, despite having decent skin, because I go through phases of liking different finishes. It still matches my complexion, so I don't look like I'm doing theatre or anything. This product sets well with Careblend powder, but I also feel it will be fine with my Guerlain Meteorites or Mineralize setting powders. A new HG!

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cpkgirl1116 on 5/17/2013 9:35:00 PM more reviews by cpkgirl1116

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Dark   Hair: Brown, Curly   Eyes: Brown    

Found this at a Cosmetic Company outlet store for about $20-26. Happy I found a spring/ summertime darker shade NW50 ( i assume this Studio Sculpt shade is discontinued). Studio Sculpt has fuller coverage which hides my imperfections and its kinda thick. I am drawn to the smell of MAC foundations, lol idk why...I usually apply with a foundation brush to my problem areas or may apply with a powder brush for allover application. I've been wearing it most of the week & have a painful zit on my jawline. But not sure if its mother nature wanting to be seen or if its the product. Definite recommend but using it w/primer will be better!

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unfathomableexistance on 5/15/2013 11:54:00 AM more reviews by unfathomableexistance

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

I have never had acne-prone skin before, But this foundation really brought out the worst in my skin :( When i first began to use it i really enjoyed the product. It does give good coverage and blends well into the skin but I became totally covered in spots. Since I am in my teens i just put it down to hormones etc. I changed everything to try and get rid of them during my usage of the product: my skincare routine, my hair products.. but the spots still remained all over my face. This foundation clogs up my pours and makes me feel cakey and fake when i wear it. I found that i had to use A LOT to be able to cover up all the spots i was getting. But since I've stopped using it my spots have instantly begun to clear up and my skin feels so much cleaner! Sorry MAC, didn't like this foundation, and will not be repurchasing.

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

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Acne-prone, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Black    

This is so great I cry.

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MegElizabeth on 5/9/2013 4:21:00 PM more reviews by MegElizabeth

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Green    

This was the first MAC foundation I tried.....and ......hmm it did the job. I guess I wasn't bowled over by it as much as I hoped I would be XD I bought this after partying my non existent brains out in Magaluf so I had a little tan, barely, but still, I got matched up to NW20 when in fact I later got matched to NC15...not the make up artist fault, she matched me up perfectly, just that it was my sunshine face. And, what is very good about this foundation, is that it last soooo long, seriously, I can get through some foundations in about 4 months....I'm on the 8th month now folks....and the tiniest bit can really cover my face, strangely enough I can get lots of different looks with this. A little for a sheer, natural finish- dewy even! Or I can build it up to a matt full coverage look.
I probably would buy it again. The right colour! Lol....because it does last all day on my combination skin. I apply this with a foundation brush, and I like it being in a tube, most drug store foundations are 30ml and this is a 40ml. You can see the product running out and you can get every last bit out of it.

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LegalViolet on 5/8/2013 8:48:00 PM more reviews by LegalViolet

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

I cant get full coverage with this foundation and the lightest shade is WAY to dark. I mix it with Illamasquas rich liquid foundation to lighten it up and get fuller coverage.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Walko on 4/29/2013 5:27:00 AM more reviews by Walko

Age: 56 & Over   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Other   Eyes: Brown    

Been using this since christmas and I do like it but it's not my favourite.I think the secret here is not to use too much, or it will settle into pores and look messy.The gel texture is heavier than a liquid which makes it more moisturising , so I would say this is good for dry skin or for those who want a bit more moisture in winter time I'm combinatin skin, but I wouldn't recommend this for oilies, it would be too heavy..It's not for a natural look, you can tell it's there.It's fragrance free , but there is a smell to it, not a perfumey smell, probably just raw ingredients which I prefer over fragrance anyway Perfuming the face be it in make up or moisturisers is madness too me.Another plus with this foundation , being a bit heavier it's the only foundation I can actually use without an under eye concealer. Just add a bit more under eyes if you need to after you've finished your make up and you've got a concealer with built in spf. I also use this as a concealer with other foundations. .Good spf, contains both titanium diooxide and znc oxide so good UVA protection in this one. Although I wouldn't rely on this or any foundation for spf alone, you'd need to use too much. I wear sunscreen underneath. I'll say goodbye to this for just now as it's spring here in UK, but I would purchase this again next winter..

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letsnotbesilly on 4/28/2013 1:08:00 AM more reviews by letsnotbesilly

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Green    

I went through a good three tubes of this, and for a long time I thought I loved it. I think a lot of it had to do with the colour, which was perfect for me despite my hard to match skin (NC15). I also love the packaging, the tube is so convenient and you can really get to all the product. Now for the bad, this product is a gel formula, which tends to feel very cakey and sticky on the skin, and also as it wore off I found the wear down time made areas around my t zone look awful. One nice aspect about it though is that i found it lasts for ages, you don't need much at all. Also now that I am off it I have noticed a big improvement in my skin, which must have been quite clogged from the formula. I liked this foundation for a long time, and there are certainly worse products out there, but there are also many foundations far better than this. For reference, I now use MUFE HD foundation and like it much much better.

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futurestrength on 4/26/2013 1:11:00 AM more reviews by futurestrength

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

This is the foundation I'm going to stick with for now, but it's not holy grail. It does a good job but it's not ideal for my combination skin, personally. It's buildable and good coverage but ehhh. No complaints, it's just not absolutely everything I want out of a foundation, though I haven't found a better one (yet).

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*TOP REVIEWER* Loci80015 on 4/25/2013 11:23:00 PM more reviews by Loci80015

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Blue    

I really can't write much of a review because this stuff turned me orange within seconds after putting this on. I noticed, as with most MAC foundations, that this was like putting paint on my face. It was heavy and gross. I am not a fan of MAC foundations at all. I do, however, LOVE their Prep n'Prime.

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ankosh on 4/23/2013 9:28:00 AM more reviews by ankosh

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Black, Wavy   Eyes: Hazel    

this is awsome foundatiion for dry skinned girls like me
it is full covarage and it is dewy but the problem is the colore it is a littel peachy ( i have nc15 )for me although it is been said that this is the lightest mac foundation of all ranges
over all it has great covarage and avery good staying power
blendes perfectly and does not break me out
but unless they have a lighter colore i woud not buy it again
it is a littel pricy at my country around 60 dollres

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thebreadbandit on 4/18/2013 9:57:00 AM more reviews by thebreadbandit

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Dry, Medium Brown   Hair: Black, Curly, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

I loved this foundation! Went to a MAC counter and the girl was lovely. Finally found the right shade NC42. I have really dry skin now that it's going into winter and my skin isn't in the best condition. I really loved how this foundation didn't emphasise the dry patches but really just evened out my skin tone. It lasted for a seriously long time as well without too much shine like I usually get.

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dwducky on 4/17/2013 5:36:00 PM more reviews by dwducky

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

There are things I love and hate about this product, the easiest thing would be for me to split this review up into two sections.

Love: It is near impossible for me to find foundations to match my skin but NW15 is an exact match. The squeeze tube it comes in is convenient, and I prefer it to a bottle a pump so I can control how much comes out. The lasting power is phenomenal, I never have to touch up.

Hate: This foundation is so think and heavy that it makes my face look caked and chalky no matter how I apply it. to avoid this and to give my face a glow I mix it with equal parts of Benefit High beam highlighter, this leaves my face looking luminous. The formula is a little greasy for me, I find that it gives me blemishes every once in a while, and it makes my naturally dry skin feel oily.

overall there is just too much I need to do to make this foundation wearable, it is not wearable as is so I probably would not repurchase.

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flexychesca on 4/16/2013 3:16:00 PM more reviews by flexychesca

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

As i have quite dry skin this product is perfect for me! I've wasted so much money trying out different foundations, but this one is just amazing. It has a beautiful glow, stays on all day for me..I had so many problems with the cheaper brands like No7, Maybelline etc, the make up artists never seemed to match the right foundation for my skin, i always ended up looking really orange or too pale. Definitely will be stocking up with these in the future...definitely money well spent. Also, the product will last for ages as you don't really need that much of it (just a pea size will be enough).

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LucyB23 on 4/13/2013 11:20:00 AM more reviews by LucyB23

Age: 19-24   Skin: Very Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

This foundation is amazing!!! I've got extremely dry skin and this foundation is more like a gel so it keeps my skin really hydrated through out the day. It makes my skin look completely flawless! I don't think it will be suitable for oily skin but anyone with dry skin looking for a foundation this is it!!!!! At £24 it's a bit pricey but so worth it, I will never be without this foundation!

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Zuzusid on 4/8/2013 4:13:00 AM more reviews by Zuzusid

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

Coverage and colour - very good. Unfortunately, I could not find a way of applying it - on primed/unprimed skin, with fingers/brush/sponge, with/without powder etc - that could make it stay on my face for more than 2 hours. It does more than sink into my very fine lines and crease - it starts sliding off my face, making it look like my face is coming off. Not a pretty sight. I must mention I have combination skin and that this is the first foundation I had this kind of problem with, also my first experience with MAC products - quite off putting. If anyone has any kind of advice as to what I could do to make this foundation stay on my face - please let me know, as I am quite happy with the look of my skin in the first hour or so after application and I would like to make it last!

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