MAC • Face and Body Foundation • Liquid

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liteenie on 12/27/2012 10:14:00 AM more reviews by liteenie

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I used to love MUFE F&B, well I still do, except for the fact that I can't find a good shade match because the undertones aren't yellow enough. I've since turned to MAC F&B and I'm really happy with it! My skin has been dry lately and when my NARS Sheer Glow picked up all the flakes, I removed it and applied MAC F&B and I didn't have that problem at all. This photographs so beautifully, it gives an amazing glow without looking oily. I do lightly dust my T-zone and where I apply powder blush. The coverage is really light, I haven't tried to build it up yet. I don't like this applied with a brush, I realized that's why I didn't like it when I tried it before. It looked streaky. But now, when I just use my hands/fingers, it's absolutely perfect.

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Marivale on 12/26/2012 10:15:00 AM more reviews by Marivale

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

Esta es una base muy ligera con un acabado satinado que le da luz a la piel (glow). No la veo útil para utilizar por sí sola, salvo para las que tengan una piel perfecta, ya que es muy poco cubritiva.
Otro detalle en contra es que no tiene FPS.
Yo la uso sobre la Dermablen de Vichy que es correctora y tiene FPS35, de esta forma la Face & Body le da un acabado luminoso a mi piel.
Pero no creo que la compre nuevamente, ya que prefiero encontrar una base que cumpla los requisitos de correctora y luminosa todo en uno. Veo esta base más útil para profesionales del maquillaje, o para quienes tienen la piel sin imperfecciones.

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paneradfisk on 12/15/2012 6:24:00 PM more reviews by paneradfisk

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm   Hair: Red, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Blue    

(I got this in White) My skin is paler than any foundation I have found, including MAC foundations. I'm not only pale, I also have many red spots and uneven pigmentation. I only use this foundation to mix with others.
So let's start.


TEXTURE: This foundation is very liquidy, like Bobbi Browns' Skin Foundation. It spreads and blends easily, and doesn't dry too fast.


COVERAGE: If 100% is full, like MAC Full Coverage, and MAC Studio Fix Fluid is 80%, this is about 30%. It is buildable but will never cover much, so if you're planning to use this by itself, you better have decent/near perfect skin. You can spot conceal with a concealer, of course, but I would still not recommend this if you want to cover alot.


PRICE/AMOUNT: Face and Body is available in two sizes. The smallest size is 50 ml (1.7 oz) and costs 27 dollars. MAC Studio Fix Fluid is 30 ml (1 oz) for the same price, so Face and Body is cheaper.
My opinion, though, is that you can get more out of a full coverage foundation, because you can always sheer down a full coverage foundation, and still be able to get alot of coverage with a small amount.


MIXING WITH OTHER FOUNDATIONS: I mix this with other (high coverage) foundations to make the shade lighter. This takes away a bit of the coverage, making me use more - wasting money, taking more time, feeling/looking thicker, not lasting as long. I have since found a better white foundation to mix with, which already has very high coverage, so it doesn't take away any coverage. (Illamasqua Skin Base)


If you decide to mix this with other foundations, remember that Face and Body is water based, so it mixes best with water based foundations and primers. One should always try to use moisturizers, primers and foundations that are based on the same thing (silicone, oil, water) because the foundation will last much longer.


The reason I give this a 3 is because it takes away the coverage from my foundations, due to its own sheer coverage. Also, I'm not that impressed with the longevity or finish. Maybe I would use this if my skin was already perfect, but then why use a sheer foundations that barely does anything? If the skin is already good enough, one should be able to get away with powder or nothing at all.

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kaq009 on 12/14/2012 12:52:00 PM more reviews by kaq009

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine   Eyes: Brown    

I usually use Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizer instead of a foundation because I was one of those girls who were terrified of foundation. 6 months ago, when my Laura Mercier moisturizer was running low, I decided to shop around. I went into MAC and I've always loved their products and had a great chat with the SA. I told her about my aversion to foundation and she asked me why. I told her that I associated foundation to super white cake-y makeup that my mom used to wear when I was a kid. She asked me to trust her and she put this on me and I was shocked. It felt lighter than my tinted moisturizer and it gave me a healthier glow. I bought the small bottle just so it wasn't such a big investment and now I wish I had bought the large one. I've been using it everyday since I bought it and I absolutely love it. It hasn't caused any breakouts at all and I actually like the citrus-y scent of it. At first I applied it with a foundation brush but after reading here in MUA that it is better to apply with your hands, I've been doing that and it is so much better. I love that you can build the coverage if you need it, it gives you more control. I apply it every morning at 7am and when I come home at night after work (sometimes after 9pm), my makeup is still in place. I find this also works really well if you use a cream blush, the blush doesn't slip off your face even if you don't set it with powder. Will definitely re-purchase but I'll buy the large bottle next time!

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ilovebeyonce on 12/10/2012 11:08:00 AM more reviews by ilovebeyonce

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Olive   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

I bought this foundation for christmas last year, in 'C5' . I expected it to be very thick and full coverage as it being a face and body one (I never done my research) so anyway, it came in a quite large bottle with a screw cap, i have rated the packaging quality as 2 because there is no way you can use a pump with this, as it is so watery, there becomes a big runny mess squirting it directly from the bottle. Anyway, the foundation itself is actually quite good, wouldnt recomend it for oily skin but on my bad skin days my skin is oily and it went fine on me! It is a build up foundation, but I actually used it in summer as a fake tan substitute. I'd do all my tan and hair, then throw a bit of this on my face and it went beautiful. As I have olive skin, it looked natural and couldn't tell I had any on, it is a very watery foundation but is great for summer. I even used this for nights out (only for colour purposes) over a matte foundation. I am going to be purchasing this again after christmas so it is in for summer :) it also gives a few months good use. Another negative is that you have tore-apply throughout the day to top up and keep your skin looking flawless and healthy, not blotchy. Thanks for reading! xxx

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BigPrimpin on 11/29/2012 2:34:00 AM more reviews by BigPrimpin

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

I tried MAC Face and Body foundation years ago but found it far too watery and sheer for my needs at the time. I recently picked up another sample and, with it, two suggestions that have made a difference:
1. To rub it between my fingers (to warm it) before applying for more coverage.
2. Pat it onto my skin rather than rub it in.
The result: a beautiful, glowing, dewy complexion that looks natural.

Due to lack of sunscreen, I don't wear it alone unless I'm indoors all day. Instead, I am loving this to add both warmth and a glow to my slightly too pale, longer wearing liquid foundations. I mix it with Estee Lauder Double Wear (Linen) or Revlon ColorStay (Buff)- both of which are a bit too light but the closest to my skin- and end up with a smooth, healthy looking, easy-to-blend, never too matte finish that wears for hours. I'm giving this an overall 4 because of its flexibility and how it increases the quality of other products that I blend it with. Bonus: I like the scent and haven't experienced any breakouts from it so far.

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*TOP REVIEWER* Anda on 11/23/2012 3:54:00 AM more reviews by Anda

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

When I want to even out my skin but not add a whole lot of coverage or weight, this is it.
For light, natural coverage, I prefer it to most of the tinted moisturizers I've tried, which come in odd shades and tend to feel heavier. It does set dewy, so you will need a little translucent powder if you don't like that effect. I usually blot it down with oil-absorbing paper to remove the sheen.
I like this in hot weather because I'm going to be dewy anyway, and this is one of those products that is virtually undetectable to the naked eye if you don't set it with powder. It's also sheer enough that even if the shade you get isn't a complete match, it will blend in just fine. I've found rubbing it in with your fingers seems to "fluff" up the pigments and increases the coverage of the product.
MAC Studiofinish concealer goes on like a dream over this so I use them in combination for the "I-rolled-out-of-bed-with-perfect-skin" look.
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The main problem, of course, is that this is one of those products that only enhances pretty-good skin. It's not going to protect, correct or mask problem skins, and if you're oily, this will make you look even shinier.
It also has a tendency to separate in the bottle over time but I haven't found that to diminish its performance. I decant it into a small eye dropper (so I can store the main bottle away in a cool dark place) and shake it before use.

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DaniDeelish on 11/18/2012 4:17:00 AM more reviews by DaniDeelish

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy   Eyes: Hazel    

****ABOUT MY SKIN****
--I have normal-dry skin. Dry around my chin, nose and mouth, pretty much normal everywhere else.
--I don’t really have acne (just a few acne scars), but I have horrible hyper-pigmentation and redness on my cheeks (which requires a medium-full coverage foundation to cover it up).
****SHADE REFERENCE****
--I am a MAC NW15, and NARS Sheer Glow "Gobi Light 3", and I bought this foundation in the shade N1(which is the lightest neutral shade available) This foundation has a different numbering system to other MAC foundations, so make sure you get colour matched first.
--The colour is a little too dark for me once it dries down(it's probably a NC20).
--This foundation also comes in a white shade, which is great! You can use it to lighten up other foundation that are a little too dark
****FOUNDATION CONSISTENCY****
This foundation has a very runny, watery consistency (which makes sense since it's water based). The kind of consistency that will drip down your hand if you're not careful. Also, it has a sticky kind of feel to it. If you're blending it with your hands, it will feel slightly sticky/tacky. Once the foundation has set/absorbed into your skin, that sticky feeling goes away, so don't worry.
****FOUNDATION FINISH****
This foundation has a semi dewy/glowy finish. Not sparkly or shimmery, just gives your face a nice youthful glow.
****APPLICATION****
I have tried many ways of applying this foundation, all of which worked fine. It works fine with a brush, sponge or your fingers. The way I prefer applying it, and the way I apply pretty much all of my foundations, is to start off working it in with my fingers (the warmth in your fingers helps melt the product better in to your skin and give you a more natural finish). Then I always use a damp beauty blender sponge to blend out any streaks that my fingers left, and to make the foundation look flawless and non-cakey.
****PROS****
+This foundation is very long lasting! It is marketed as being water resistant, which it definitely is. This means you can go swimming in it and it won't come off, but if you then wipe your face with a towel (while its still wet), the foundation will come off. It is also transfer resistant and sweat resistant. *MAKE SURE U USE A WATER BASED (OIL FREE) MOISTURISER/PRIMER UNDERNEATH THIS*
+Has a very light feel on the skin, and will never look cakey or heavy! Very natural looking
+This can be used on the face and on the body (hence the name). I get those red bumps on the back of my shoulders. I use this foundation on them whenever I wear a dress/tshirt where my shoulders are visible. It offers just enough coverage to cancel out most of the redness, and because its so long lasting it wont get on your clothes or transfer (make sure you give it a few minutes to set before you put on any clothing so u dont rub it off while its still setting). You can also use it on your legs, chest, back, anywhere really.
+Has a lovely glowy finish. This can be a con (see below) if you have oily skin, but I love the glowy natural youthful finish it gives your skin!
+Comes with a huge amount of product! 120ml/4 fl.oz (4 times more than you get with most foundations which is 30ml/1 fl.oz).
+Has no SPF in it (which can be a con, see below). I love the fact that it doesn't have any SPF. It's perfect for weddings/big occasions where you know you're going to be photographed. This foundation was made for special occasions, not as an every day foundation)
+Doesn't accentuate dry patches/flakes on the face
+Shouldn't break you out (as it's water based, not oil based)
+I use this foundation to lighten up any other foundation. For example, if I think a foundation is a little too heavy feeling on the skin, I mix in a little of this stuff, and it makes it a thinner consistency and beautiful!
+It's actually very reasonably priced for how much product you get.
****CONS****
-Has VERY little coverage (sheer-light). You can build it up to a light-medium, medium at absolute most, but it's not getting anywhere near full. This won't be a con for everyone, but since I have hyperpigmentation, I need a full coverage foundation to cover it up, and this can in no way provide that. So I never use this foundation by itself (I mix it with others or use it on my body). If you have very good skin and only need light coverage, this foundation can be great for you. But if you need full coverage, not the foundation for you.
-Won't be the best for oily skinned people (as it does have that glowy finish, and has no oil controlling properties)
-This stuff settles into fine lines. Because it's so liquidy& watery, it will get into every wrinkle on ur face (from what ive experienced)
-Since this foundation is water based, you NEED TO use products underneath it that are also water based (or oil free). So your moisturiser, primer, what ever u use under this foundation also needs to be oil free (otherwise this product won't last, since if you use a moisturiser/primer with oils in it, the water in MAC face/body will clash with the oils, causing it to separate)
-I hate the squeezy nozel! You'd think its practical, but the foundation just kind of always bubbles out of the nozel (after Ive stopped squeezing the bottle), and too much always comes out (wasteful)
-Even though it comes with a lot of product, coz its so watery I use a lot more of this foundation than I do any other.
-Lack of SPF means its not practical for daily wear (use an SPF under it if u do want to wear it daily)
-Can only be bought at a separate MAC store (not counter) from what I know (in Australia that's the case anyway)
****BOTTOM LINE****
I will purchase it again, because of how versatile it is! Great for people who don't need a lot of coverage, or who want a foundation for their body. Probably not for you if you have very oily skin (will need primer/powder), or if you have a lot to cover up you will need a lot

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andreacshortell on 11/13/2012 2:45:00 PM more reviews by andreacshortell

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

This is a really, really nice light foundation. What I love about it is the application is so easy; it is so thin in texture that I use it with my MAC 187 stippling brush to gently smooth it over my face. It also dries very well, and does not transfer onto clothing (which, sadly, so many foundations do). My skin is combination but never feels oily, it gives you a dewy look, that's for sure. I do prefer this to tinted moisturisers, if you're look for a light coverage base. I highly recommend if you're simply looking to even out skin tone, and give a nice finish. This is great for those days where you do want to wear makeup, but not make too much of an effort. I use C1 as an NC20, and it's perfect.

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KitKatKat on 11/13/2012 10:57:00 AM more reviews by KitKatKat

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry, Fair, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Curly, Coarse   Eyes: Green    

I'm roughly an NC20 in MAC shades with neutral undertones and use the shade C1 in F&B, which is a near-perfect match for my skintone. I find it very difficult to buy foundations as most tend to lean too orange or pink or yellow on my skin but this is just right.


I like this foundation because it provides natural looking coverage, is easy to blend and is long-lasting. I have very sensitive dry skin so opt for moisturizing formulas, F&B contains several emollients and provides just the right amount of hydration for me. It's not oily or greasy in the slightest. Those with oilier skintypes may want to set with powder or use an oil-control powder though. However, I don't set it with any powder as my face doesn't get shiny throughout the day due to being dry. After 9 hours wear my skin still looks fresh and hasn't faded or slid off of my face.


I have rather good skin in terms of blemishes - my main issue is just evening out skintone. F&B does just that. I apply one layer of foundation with my hands (best way to apply in my opinion) and it completely evens out my skin and provides light coverage. If I'm going out somewhere special, I may opt for two layers of foundation for a little more coverage. It doesn't cake up or look too heavy when layered in comparison to a lot of other foundations. I always get compliments on how great my skin is when wearing F&B.


The only downside I personally have with this is the smell - rather chemically and not that pleasant, but bearable. It can also transfer a bit onto clothes if I'm not careful.


I have also tried the MakeupForever face and body foundation, which I do not like at all. It breaks me out, the longevity isn't as good as the MAC one, there is no decent colour match for my skintone, it smells bad and I find the coverage to be inferior to the MAC one also. Not to mention it's more expensive!

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SanjediMasta on 11/12/2012 7:07:00 PM more reviews by SanjediMasta

Age: 19-24   Skin: Sensitive, Dark   Hair: Black, Medium   Eyes: Black    

---???Good foundation for those who don't like foundation???---
I know that sounds silly but I hate the feeling of having makeup all over my face. People say this is a really sheer foundation but for me personally it's still not even that sheer.


I mean that in a good way though, this product can give me a very variable amount of covergae depending on how much I put on and once I blend through I don't feel it on my face as much as I do with other foundations.
Even better is that I don't have to layer as much highlighter on top because the face and body has such a nice natural but glowy finish to it!!

Just to note, I usually use an nc43 foundation, nc42 concealer and have the face and body in C5 which I think is a good match.

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MermaidXoXo26 on 11/7/2012 12:52:00 PM more reviews by MermaidXoXo26

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

Love this foundation. It's sheer but not too sheer and feels nice on my skin. It doesn't break me out and it looks like real skin. I have it in 2 shades so I can mix my own color summer-winter, it's so thin so it's perfect for mixing into any other foundation too. Some say it expires fast but my bottles have not at all and I have had them for almost a year now.

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Bettybo75 on 11/7/2012 5:11:00 AM more reviews by Bettybo75

Age: 36-43   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Neutral   Hair: Brunette, Straight   Eyes: Brown    

Pros:
-feels great on your skin.
-light and hidrating feeling when you apply it.
-big bottle so more product for your money than other mac foundations.
-good for summer as it is not greasy at all.

cons:
-if you need more coverage you have to build it up and will still need concealer (I don´t need concealer or powder over my studio fix fluid though).

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psily24 on 11/2/2012 3:44:00 PM more reviews by psily24

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

This is seriously an incredible liquid foundation. I'd have to say it is my favorite foundation I've ever used. I have dry skin and don't really need much coverage, so this is the perfect foundation for me. It is so light, feels like I'm just wearing my skin. I use my Sigma F80 brush to apply and it looks absolutely flawless. I'm normally an NC40/42 with yellow undertones - got this in C5 and it's perfect.

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karola5 on 10/28/2012 12:57:00 PM more reviews by karola5

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Medium   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Hazel    

AMAZING!
In general I hate foundations - the feeling, the look, just constant insecure if i still look good wearing one.
But not this one! It's my go-to. Light, invisible. But still there, making your skin look incredible, glowy, healthy. I have sensitive skin and it doesn't irritate. i have pretty good skin, but when I have some pimple every now and then I use extra concealer (glominerals) and i'm done.
I wish the bottle was more cute and elegant, but that's ok. now MAC is making 50ml bottles that are so much more handy and good for travel.

Don't buy it if you are looking for full coverage, it's not for that .

Highly recommended

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AudreyAnh on 10/21/2012 5:09:00 AM more reviews by AudreyAnh

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

GREATEST FOUNDATION EVAAAR. This is the first MUA review that I've been inspired to do even after being an MUA member for years now.

I have normal to combination Asian skin with yellow undertones and am in the shade C4. It has such a natural finish and photographs beautifully! Never has my face matched my neck and body so well after flash photography. So far, I've been applying with just my fingers, with primer underneath and then I top everything off with Laura Mercier Mineral Finishing Powder in Translucent. I do love the light dewy finish the Face&Body leaves but I'd rather top it off with finishing powder (which results in a subtle matte finish) to ensure less makeup transferring (which I absolutely loathe!). The primer + foundation + finishing powder combo keeps my makeup looking flawless all day long! I even looked good after being extremely sweaty in 95-100 degree hot yoga. Water resistant indeed!

This is definitely my HG foundation now. It's so economical considering the amount you get for the price. Other liquid foundations I've tried are: Clinique Even Better, Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen, Neutragena Healthy Skin, and Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream. They all felt and looked heavy to me and I could never get rid of my fear that at any given time, they'd all transfer easily off my face. Plus, I was never color matched correctly in any of them. I absolutely love that I can put just one thin layer of the MAC Face&Body on and with sometimes, Josie Maran Argan Oil Pro Concealer underneath my eyes for extra coverage for my dark circles.

The best! I highly recommend to Normal to Combination skin.

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mareihcrooz on 10/18/2012 12:10:00 PM more reviews by mareihcrooz

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Brown    

This is my go-to foundation! I've been using it on and off for a while now and I've finally learned to appreciate this. Total HG status.
1. Coverage: I do see how some would call this sheer but this is wayyyy more than enough coverage! I don't have many pimples or discoloration so this is perfect. If you are looking for a medium to full coverage foundation this is a no-no! If you just need something to even out your skintone (like me) this is a win!

2. Color choices: MAC has such great color selections, this is the one thing that I love about them. I am an C2 and it has just the right amount of yellow for me without looking like a banana! However, for this foundation you dont have to get an EXACT match. It's sheer enough that it will blend with your tones beautifully.

3. Application: I sometimes use the Sigma F80 when I need more of a coverage from this. If you find that Face and Body is too much coverage I recommend using the Sigma F82, which is what I use. The F82 sheers it out more plus its my favorite foundation brush :) This foundation is so liquidy it will just glide on your skin.

4. Durability: Its a sheer foundation but I find it lasting longer than others I have tried. My day is taken up by school and work in the evening, I apply this at 8 in the morning and take it off at about 10 pm immediately after I get home. When I get home my skin still looks great, not super greasy (but my skin leans more to the dry side rather than oily) like for example when I was using the CHANEL Vitalumiere before this.

5. Ingredients: It does have Talc which makes my face itch like crazy but not with this foundation. I dont get any pimples, redness, or itchiness which is a major plus! I was using Ben Nye banana powder with F&B and I was breaking out like crazy but I am now using Ulta's Mineral Finishing Powder and it makes F&B amazing on me, plus no itches!

I would recommend this for someone who has a hard time finding a good color match, doesn't need much coverage, needs a quick and easy foundation, has normal to dry skin, buttttt get a sample before trying if you have problems with Talc! Another thing, I bought my second bottle of this online last month and I received a 50ml/1.7 OZ bottle. I remember I used to buy this in the 120 ml /4 OZ bottle for $33. I didn't know they came in different sizes now sooo if you want the bigger bottle Google: Mac Face and Body 4 oz and it'll take you the link where you can buy the bigger bottle. I dont see a way to get to the bigger bottle on the MAC website! That's the only downside for me, I was used to having the bigger bottle!

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hottamales on 9/26/2012 4:17:00 AM more reviews by hottamales

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

The best thing about the F&B is the ability to provide a sheer, flawless finish to someone with 'good' skin while looking like you've got nothing on. It's cost effective, waterproof, lasts quite well, blends beautifully blah blah etc.

HOWEVER, if you have acne-prone skin I'd avoid this like the plague. It contains several irritating and comedogenic ingredients e.g. cetyl alcohol. You're better off with Laura Mercier oil free tinted moisturiser.

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candycandycandy on 9/22/2012 6:41:00 PM more reviews by candycandycandy

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

I keep straying then coming back to this foundation... Really love it, it gives a great dewey finish and so long as my skin doesn't have any obvious flaws or peeling from retin-a it looks great.

My only issue with it is that it does rub off very easily, makes my face feel kind of oily, even though I have naturally quite dry skin. I actually like the way my face feels oily(strange, I know, but if you've always had dry skin it's kind of like oooh look how moisturized I am) but it's not great that it rubs off onto my clothing.

I also tried to buy this in Australia and it's not stocked at many MAC stockists here, so I had to order it online... expensive... but it does last forever. I picked a couple of bottles up in the states from the MAC store and it was like $32 so that is pretty amazing value for how long it lasts.

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jodhika1 on 9/22/2012 9:51:00 AM more reviews by jodhika1

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

SHADE: For reference, i wear Bobbi Brown Stick foundation in 5.5 Warm Honey, which matches me pretty well but oxidises redder. NC45 SFF in MAC is orange/red, NC42 is too light. If self-matched, i'm probably NC44. The MAC mua matched me to C7 in this, which looked forest green (no kidding) when pumped out but once warmed up went orange on the skin, and oxidised darker. She kept insisting this was the perfect colour: "you look tanner and glowing!!" Honestly, i'm already tan. Is it so difficult to understand that i just want a foundation that matches my skintone? C7 after oxidisation looks like a sheerer version of NC45, like really sheer. A friend commented when i applied a small patch to my arm: "It looks like a bruise"

C6 looked olive brown (not as green as C7) when pumped out but went yellow-brown on my skin (applied with fingers). It looked slightly off at first, but after oxidation seemed to match my skin. I say "seemed" because the colour is so sheer that it didnt look that different from my actual skintone. Tiny tiny bit lighter maybe? I honestly couldnt tell, even after taking photos.

C5 looked a rich yellow when pumped out, and went the same yellow on my skin (applied with fingers). After a while, it looked slightly whiter compared to my actual skintone, but the difference wasnt very visible because like i said earlier, the colour is very sheer.

COVERAGE: Sheer. Honestly it covers nothing. Gives you a tint maybe on the first layer. I was told you could let it dry and apply more layers to build coverage but i don't have time given this thing takes AGES to dry.

TEXTURE: This is supposed to be water-based (fantastic!) .... except it feels like oil =/ And looks like oil on the skin. Takes ages to dry, and even then doesnt matte out. You can still see this oily sheen (not dewy!)

PHOTOGRAPHY: Takes photos beautifully i have to admit. No white cast at all, given the sheer coverage, and the oiliness actually translates onto the camera as a glow. It is a real pity i don't look like that in reality. The oiliness also cancels out any shade difference from the actual skintone...because the line of demarcation is shiny! lol.

LASTING POWER: Fades in hours. Maybe if you set this with powder, might last longer. But that defeats the purpose of wearing F&B i feel.

PRICE: S$63, equivalent to US$48. For the amount of product you're getting, i think its alright.

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