58%
would repurchase
3.3/5
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price range

description

A modern shine-controlling foundation that provides a natural matte finish and medium-to-full buildable coverage. This modern foundation combines a matte finish and medium-to-full buildable coverage with broad spectrum Spf 15 protection. Applies, builds and blends easily and evenly while controlling shine with a non-caking, breathable formula. Comfortable and extremely long-wearing, it helps minimize the appearance of pores and imperfections, giving skin a smoother and more even look and finish. Available in our most inclusive range of colors.

ingredients

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Octinoxate 2.50% Other: Water/Aqua/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Silica, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Algae Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Methoxy Amodimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer, Laureth-7, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Propylene Carbonate, BHT, Chloroxylenol, Phenoxyethanol [ /- Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288)

Reviews

Reviews


2.0
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6 years ago

Very average foundation. Initially when i bought it, it worked alright (and the hype around mac make me like it). But, as I used it I realized it's drying, sticks to dry patches, dull and does...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium Brown, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown



3.0
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6 years ago

Okay so i was using this for awhile and it did give me good coverage but it sometimes would looky cakey on my skin and i hated that. I am one of those people who will wear makeup and then couple...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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6 years ago

I dig this foundation it last a long time. Good color selection. If you have dry skin like me make sure you moisturize and prime. I find the best way to apply it is with a sponge. The smells is...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


4.0
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6 years ago

I love this foundation for the night, it made my skin look like doll skin plus it stays all night. But I find it to be bit drying for my normal to dry skin so I have to wear two moisturizes plus...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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6 years ago

I am fair skinned with blong hair. I have some acne scars on the chick and this foundation covers it as long as my pores. It doesn't look heavy and doesn't need powder (I have combination skin and...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesHazel


3.0
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6 years ago

Buildable coverage is a plus. But a verry Confusing shade range and I am Turned off by the smell. I could have liked this founation but I cant give it more than a 3 because of the smell. Its too...

About reviewer (65 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesGreen


3.0
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6 years ago

Pros: Great coverage Long wearing Cons: The colour range in the palest none really seemed to match me Not great on dry skin at all

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairRed

EyesBlue


3.0
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7 years ago

This foundation is unusual and I am not quite sure where to start with it. Originally MAC was recommended to me by a friend who is a makeup artist due to their undertones and broader shade range...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Other

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

This is my holy grail foundation. It's a solid medium to full coverage foundation. If you apply one pump, it stays medium and looks very natural. Two pumps gets you full coverage and looks amazing....

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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7 years ago

This is my go to high coverage foundation when I want to look flawless. It photographs well and is long lasting. I don't like using this as an everyday foundation because I find it a bit heavy...

About reviewer (51 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Tan, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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7 years ago

I'm on the fence about this foundation..it has a painty smell to it when applying but it doesn't linger and it's rather thick. What I like about it is, it doesn't oxidize, not cakey (at least on...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown


1.0
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7 years ago

I hate to give one lippie & negative review about this cult foundation & MAC as a brand. But this is what I experienced with them..so, here I go! :) About MAC: - They have the rudest sales...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

This is the best foundation I've tried. It's matte, does not oxidise and has excellent lasting power (when powdered correctly). There is a good shade range but many shades do run a bit orange. I...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

I love this foundation. It's a perfect match on my skin. No breakouts, no oxidizing. I deliver out of a hot truck all day, and my skin feels soft and silky at the end of the day. I know this one is...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


2.0
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7 years ago

Oh mac. What am i going to do with u? I have normal skin type and oily on my nose. I have a job that rarely lets me touch up. And i wear my foundation on adverage 10hours a day. The climate i...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

Recently i got my hand on mac studio fix fluid SPF15 NW18..i really like this foundation..it long last for all day its have matte finish medium coverage..i have a combination skin my T-Zone is oily...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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7 years ago

MAC foundations get talked about a lot, but I have really disliked every one that I have tried, though none as much as Studio Fix Fluid. First of all, why does it have to smell SO BAD? I have never...

About reviewer (564 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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7 years ago

NC 15 in winter. NC25 in summer. Have been using this product for 4 years now and it's def HG for me! Coverage is a good medium but you can build it up. Color never oxidizes. Finish is natural...

About reviewer (46 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesHazel


4.0
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7 years ago

I've been using this foundation for about a year now and I always go back to it. I love the texture and the coverage. There's so many shades you are gaurenteed to find your match. However, it's not...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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7 years ago

One of my holy grail foundations! NC10 is a perfect shade and SFF doesn't oxidize, which is a miracle for my combo/oily and very pale skin. The coverage is a solid medium but can be built up to...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Wavy, Coarse

EyesGreen