MAC • Studio Moisture Tint SPF15 • Tinted Moisturizer

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apkeating on 4/3/2013 3:45:00 PM more reviews by apkeating

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

I am in medical school and have pretty clear skin that doesn't need a lot of coverage on a normal basis, so I don't need a full coverage liquid foundation most days, but don't like to go bare-face. I LOVE my MUFE HD foundation in #128-medium shade, beige undertones. I'm light blonde but I tan VERY easily and I have light blue eyes, so I'm neither cool nor warm toned. MAC puts me as NW25 since they don't have a neutral family. But I didn't like the fussiness of the MUFE HD for everyday with my beauty blender. That's my favorite coverage with the associated primer (since I have medium-large pores and that downplays them) especially since I do a lot of modeling/photo shoots. I don't like BB creams from drugstores (or any drugstore makeup really) and I wasn't impressed with Smashbox's BB. I have very dry skin, and I asked the girl at MAC if the BB cream or this would be better for an everyday, finger application. She said that with my dry skin to avoid the BB like the plague. I had a bunch of blush swatches on my hand and this covered them up completely, which surprised me, meaning it covers up redness very well. Apparently it's formulated more for oily types. It's the same size/price just in case you were comparison shopping.

I put this on today with my primer from MUFE (color 0) to minimize my pores after my regular moisturizer. I was AMAZED at the coverage. It gives me the coverage I want, and I spot conceal any rogue blemishes with my CdP and undereyes with Bobbi Brown corrector. After blush I finish with UD setting spray to set it and add another layer of liquid :D

This combo gives me a quick, amazing everyday routine that is so moisturizing even hours later!!! SO HAPPY!!!

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Elektraza86 on 3/28/2013 6:52:00 PM more reviews by Elektraza86

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

This is god awful for me because the lightest shade is so yucky on me. It's very yellowy. I maybe could use it if I had more color but for now it's a big no. I am very fair at nc 15. It's also not nice on my dry skin, I have to moisturize and then use this. So I think I'll just give it away and stick to my garnier bb cream :)

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ERROUSE on 3/21/2013 11:38:00 PM more reviews by ERROUSE

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

This is one of the most important things in my makeup collection. My face doesn't have many blemishes or much to cover so this acts as my foundation. I love it. It gives the perfect finish. The coverage is enough to even out my skin tone and provide a moist, flawless finish. After application I set it with my MAC Mineralize Skinfinish. I've used both of these now for over a year; both products last a long time. I've search for other liquid foundations just because and nothing give me the look Tinted Moisturizer gives me. They were not my color or they were to heavy (they were drugstore brands). The Tinted Moisturizer is very light weight and the coverage is great for me. I definitely recommend it.

**Don't let the price of MAC turn you away. As I mentioned above I've used the Mineralize Skinfinish and Tinted Moisturizer over a year (brought it September 2011 to be exact) and I'm still using the same ones. I'm actually going to replace them this weekend because I'm just getting low. Maybe about 1 month left in the tube ... The Skinfinish is good though.

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traceyadwl on 2/25/2013 5:29:00 PM more reviews by traceyadwl

Age: 25-29   Skin: Oily, Tan, Cool   Hair: Black, Curly, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I purchased this product in "Dark". When I first applied it, I was seriously taken aback by the smell...medicinal much? It smells like a Band-Aid - ick! I distributed a slightly larger than pea sized amount between my cheeks, chin, nose and forehead. Coverage was light/translucent and blended in quickly and evenly. The consistency is creamy -- not unlike sunscreen. Although not instantly impressive, the product did provide a pleasing hint of luminescence so my skin looked glowy, smooth, and not cakey at all. I had been used to wearing Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizer which, by contrast, is thinner in consistency and is probably a bit heavier on the "moisturizer" side. While not as polished as the MAC tinted moisturizer, one plus for LM is that her line offers a broader color range and three formulas (including "oil free", which would beat out MAC for keeping oiliness at bay).

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*TOP REVIEWER* Asti1234 on 2/23/2013 12:39:00 AM more reviews by Asti1234

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

I had this in my stash for ages before getting round to trying it. You see, I was getting married and was reluctant to try something new in case it broke me out. I needn't have worried though, as it didn't break me out in the slightest!
I would say that this is like Mac's version of a BB cream. It gives my skin a lovely natural finish, a bit like the finish of face & body foundation. Except the beauty with this stuff is....I can skip moisturiser before putting it on! This is good for me on days when I'm in a rush and getting ready for work. It's really moisturising and has good pigmentation. I need a little concealer for my red birthmark and I'm good to go. I do prefer to set it with my Mineralize skin finish natural to make it last all day. For reference, I have normal leaning to dry skin. I got the shade MEDIUM and at the moment I am NC30, this is the perfect shade for me. X

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*TOP REVIEWER* junomacguff on 2/19/2013 8:14:00 PM more reviews by junomacguff

Age: 30-35   Skin: Sensitive, Fair, Warm   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

I've been looking for an HG TM for years and have finally found it! I'm NC15/N3 and Light is a good match for me. Slightly more coverage than other TMs but still lighter than most foundations. It applies beautifully with either a foundation brush or fingertips. I use a little bit of Laura Mercier loose powder on top and my skin looks great.

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frankyt on 1/31/2013 8:41:00 PM more reviews by frankyt

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I got little white heads all over my face from using this. The coverage is good for a tinted moisturizer, but why use a product to cover up acne that it's causing to begin with?

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foxyknox on 1/31/2013 11:03:00 AM more reviews by foxyknox

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

I gave this a 4/5 for "Overall Rating" because I love the way it looks on my skin. It makes my skin looks natural and healthy which is hard to find for someone with dry skin. Great coverage, basically a BB cream!
I gave the "Price" a 3/5, it wasn't very expensive for what it provides!
I gave the "Packaging" a 3/5 because I prefer pumps where as this is a tube. I am not a fan of tubes at all but it wasn't that bad... just be careful how much you squeeze out.

CON: It broke me out & smells weird (but I don't mind the smell). I love this product so much but I cant deal with the fact that it breaks me out almost every time I use it which is why I would not repurchase. Otherwise, its a FANTASTIC product.

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*TOP REVIEWER* dv_27 on 1/17/2013 9:15:00 PM more reviews by dv_27

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

I dont know how I forgot to review this product..I am a tinted moisturizer junkie!! I bought this a very very long time ago and this one got sidelined for the Nars TM. Well I wanted to take a break from Nars so I went back to Studio Tint and think this a very good TM, .sheer yet provides good coverage(did cover the redness in my chin), easy application, light consistency. But the only con is the smell, its awful! I dont remember this product causing any breakout for me..will further update on that area, For ref I am a NC40 gal and was matched to Dark by the MA. Priced reasonably. Overall s vrty nice product.

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Bubica70 on 1/16/2013 3:24:00 AM more reviews by Bubica70

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Blue    

Me and my impulse shopping. A devotee of Laura Mercier's and Smashbox's TM, I strayed from the path on a recent trip to Sweden and bought this. First off, I would like to say that this should be classified as a light foundation, rather than as a TM. Used alone, I'm finding this chalky and hard to blend, save for with a vigorously used damp sponge. Mixed with a luminizer/highlighter, however, the case is different. One gets a pleasing sheer look, Right now, I'm using Hocus Focus by Soap and Glory. It thins the goo out and helps neutralize the smell of this TM which is GHASTLY. Tempera paint, anyone? I'm going to finish the tube off, in the same of economy and ecology, but I don't think I'll buy this again.

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LoddM02 on 1/11/2013 10:42:00 AM more reviews by LoddM02

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Fair-Medium, Cool   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine   Eyes: Green    

This is the first tinted moisturizer I've used. I'm not going to buy it again, just because I would like to try out some others. I don't like to wear foundation everyday and I love MAC products so I thought why not try a tinted moisturizer from MAC. My skin is pretty even so I don't need a lot of coverage. When I applied it for the first time the first thing that I thought was: "I hate this smell..". And I still do. I can't explain what it reminds me of.. I like to coverage of this tinted moisturizer and it stays on all day with my Superbalanced Powder from Clinique. I found that it applies more natural when I'm using my fingers. You should definitly try this if you don't like to wear foundation on the daytime but you feel like having a little more coverage than just a regular moisturizer. Oh my skin also feels so soft after putting this on!

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sjv on 12/12/2012 12:25:00 AM more reviews by sjv

Age: 44-55   Skin: Dry, Olive   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

This is my favorite light-coverage foundation, it looks like I'm not wearing any makeup. Great to wear all year, especially in the summer when you don't want a heavy look. I use "Dark" for my Asian skin, which is not very dark but sheer enough that it matches well with my skin. I've recently purchased the Studio Sculpt for extra coverage since my skin doesn't look that great in the winter, and though it makes my skin look really good and very moisturized, I can't get over the feeling that it really looks like I'm wearing foundation and sometimes I feel too made up. I'll keep it... but the Moisture Tint is still my favorite.

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daphneleigh on 11/13/2012 4:57:00 PM more reviews by daphneleigh

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

I only started wearing "covering" makeup about a year ago. (I'm 20.) I have some light acne scarring and some milia on my chin, but I really don't care about covering that up -- I just like the brightening and evening out a tinted moisturizer provides. I don't like anything that feels heavy. So, there's that.

But I LOVE this TM. I purchased it in Light. It is perfectly sheer for me, and actually does cover those acne scars to my liking. I do put an oil-free moisturizer on first (Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion) then after blending it with my fingers, I buff it around my face and the finish is exactly what I want. I experience no dryness or awkward tint, and it also doesn't smell strongly of sunscreen.

It might be worth it to mention that I have very light olive skin -- a little different than just straight-up china doll pale. I don't know how this Light would work on pinker skin tones -- but, I'd definitely say hit up your MAC counter to try it out.

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froggygrow on 11/10/2012 7:20:00 PM more reviews by froggygrow

Age: 36-43   Skin: Oily, Medium, Warm   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

This is a light foundation. I have some scarring and feel more comfortable with the Studio Fix foundation. Since my skin is oily, I use the Studio Fix powder over it anyway, which adds a little coverage. I like the SPF. I don't think I would buy this again, since I think there are other options out there for tinted moisturizers.

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jca329 on 11/7/2012 2:44:00 PM more reviews by jca329

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I love this product.

I hate the feel of foundation on my skin and because my skin is, for the most part, problem-free, I went on a search for a great tinted moisturizer. I found MAC's Studio Moisture Tint and was very happy to have found it.

It feels lightweight and airy, yet provides just enough coverage to even out your skin tone beautifully. Leaves skin radiant and dewy.

I will definitely be buying this again when I run out.

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diamond479 on 11/7/2012 4:39:00 AM more reviews by diamond479

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

My new HG foundation for work! I was using Studio Fix fluid and found it to be too heavy for everyday wear, so the MAC makeup artist recommended this. It provides a light coverage, which is all I need. It really has a lightweight feel to it. My face is lighter than my neck, and the Studio Tint blends everything in beautifully. As a guide, I am a Medium in the Studio Tint and a NW22/NW25 in the Studio Fix range. Overall, it gives a very natural, 'barely there' look, which is just what I wanted.

Do not buy this product expecting a heavy coverage or to cover blemishes/acne! This is one of MAC's lightest foundations. Take a look at the Studio Fix range if you want something that's going to properly cover blemishes. While the Studio Tint is buildable, it's certainly not as strong as the Studio Fix fluid. However, if you're looking for a foundation that provides a light to medium coverage for everyday use, this is amazing.

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aishasd on 10/4/2012 5:36:00 PM more reviews by aishasd

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy, Coarse   Eyes: Brown    

I have a pretty even skin tone, and was looking for something that would add just the right amount of pigmentation and moisture to the face for a flawless finish. This product evens out my skin and adds a good amount of moisture. During winter, I use another moisturizer on my face before using this, since my skin gets really dry during those months. I usually use a setting powder over this. I am on my third tube of this product and use this for my everyday makeup.

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makeuplover101101 on 9/2/2012 10:25:00 AM more reviews by makeuplover101101

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Other, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I quite like this "foundation" it blends with any brush, and its very creamy! but i find it dosent stay on very long, when i touch my face, it comes off! but i do like that its light and i mix it with my studio fix fluid to make it lighter, and it works great!

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Tommygrl1327 on 8/27/2012 6:27:00 PM more reviews by Tommygrl1327

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

I have normal to dry skin. I like this product because it blends to a natural finish. It provides a light coverage so it evens out some of my redness around my nose and somewhat covers my under eye circles. However, it does not do anything for my hyper pigmentation on my cheeks. Overall, though I think it's a good product, because it looks natural on my skin and it's hydrating. However, be aware that it will leave a shiny finish b/c it has SPF in the product. However, I deal with that by using the Mac Prep + Prime finishing powder to "set" the foundation after I've applied it and that takes care of the shine problem.

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MasksOffMasksOn on 8/24/2012 4:28:00 PM more reviews by MasksOffMasksOn

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily, Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

This product isn't working for me. It's coverage is really poor, so I can't use it as a foundation alone. It does even out the skin, but not if you have blemishes. This will probably fit only someone who has a perfect skin.
I found a different way to use it: I mix it with my liquid foundation to make my foundation lighter, that's the only way it works for me...

I hated the smell! I don't understand how a company like MAC sells a product that smells so bad....

I did like the packaging for I love tubes :)

I would totally save the money and won't spend it on this product again, Sorry!

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