MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation Review, Swatches, FOTD
This item: MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC20 for Women, 0.52 Ounce, NW18 (486) $33.00 ($63.46 / 1 Ounce) Only 12 left in stock - order soon. Sold by Premium Beauty Emporium and ships from Amazon Fulfillment. Hey girls – I am back again with another review on one of my absolute favorite face product from MAC- Its MAC Studio fix powder plus foundation. What does Mac Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation Claims: A one-step powder and foundation that provides a smooth, flawless, all-matte, full-coverage finish. Long-wearing, velvety texture allows skin to breathe.
MAC studio fix powder plus foundation:NC35
Hello my lovlies, after my lipsticks, i was keen enough to write about the only foundation that, I possess, the MAC STUDIO FIX PLUS POWDER FOUNDATION, my shade is NC35. All of here must be aware with the NC and NW nomenclature from MAC and certainly i fall amongst the yellow under toned family, hence NC being my shade☺
What MAC claims
Studio Fix is a powder and foundation in one that combines good coverage with ease of application! One-step application of foundation and powder! Designed to be used dry, the powder and pigments create a matte, velvety texture! It contains Silica, which helps to maintain a matte finish by absorbing oils on the skin as well as Talc to provide a smoother, less reflective, matte finish! The talc has been milled to a microscopic size to provide a beautiful texture while allowing the skin to breathe! Gives skin a smooth, flawless, all-matte, full-coverage finish! Long-wearing: lasts for up to eight hours! A real all-in-one! The choice of Pros and a long time favourite of MAC fans! It is available in a wide range of colours! It can be applied with a brush, sponge or a powder puff!
Packaging
Comes in a regular mac packaging, it is a black sturdy compact that has a mirror, a foundation pan, and a sponge case, all of it are well bifurcated and secure, it locks on well and is apt for travel, and i love the fa t that it has a mirror.
Price
2100 INR or (I am not sure if MAC has increased price further)
Quantity
15 g
Shade
NC35 with yellow undertones.
In Detail MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation Review
at first i was kind of ,confused between NC40 and NC 35, but after much consideration, i zeroed on NC35,tough sometimes i do find that it looks a bit lighter on my jaw line ,but that is not much of an issue
At first i went off with a powder foundation because, i know i am a little finicky with anything feeling heavy on my face, but hello who am i kidding i rarely do get time for even this during my rushing draining MBBS ,but it surely is something that i can snap on whenever in doubt or consideration. In the summers I do have used it as powder over once my mac face and body foundation and with that i can say, that this not only is a foundation in it self, but also a good setting powder if you have liquid foundation or bb cream underneath, without making the actual product look cakey.
It does come with a sponge which i rarely have used to apply foundation, but yeah u can use that sponge, by folding to blend in your concealer, as it is soft and somewhat like the beauty blender in texture.
For the coverage of the foundation I do find it do be sheer in coverage, somewhat like a setting powder, but surely more coverage than that ,but it surely is not at par with the L'Oreal true match powder foundation, in terms of coverage, but this foundation is really really good for daily wear if you please. ☺
Pros of MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
Wd for mac on windows. Easy to carry and easy to use.
Non cakey non drying
Doesn't accentuate the dryness on the face
Did not cause any skin irritations on my super sensitive skin
Covers minor flaws and evens out the skin.
Long wearing
Convenient to use, daily. Just like a compact with a fluffy powder brush.
Doesn't give flash backs ,like a few other powder foundation
Doesn't look cakey ,or piled on'
One compact would go on long.
Cons of MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
Price- 2100 screaminggg., ever increasing MAC prices
The shades, they straight away skip a gap of five, should introduce shade in between .
MBF Rating
4.75/5
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MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation Review
Appearance : Studio fix powder plus foundation by Mac is a double walled compact powder case, which has a mirror on one side as you open it and powdered cake on the other. As you lift up the wall with the cake, you have a sponge applicator, which is used to apply the product on your face. The sponge is a flat circular disc, which helps even out the application and absorbs most of the product leaving your face with just enough quantity required.
Ingredients :
Directions to use : Start by using a smaller quantity on your sponge, and build it up depending on the requirement. I use a moisturizer or a primer as a base, before applying it to hydrate the skin and to avoid direct contact of makeup with the skin. Also, any cream base helps holding the studio fix better on the face.
One might expect studio fix powder by MAC, to be cakey or make one look whiter than their original tone but it only conceals and makes the face look smoother and the features look flawless.
Price and Shelf life: With Indian brands coming up with different types of compact, and a lot of options within a price bracket of Rs.1000, why would one go for MAC? Though its heavy on the pocket once but lasts over 4-5 months even if you use regularly. A standard product and has a shelf life of over 3 years. The Mac studio fix powder with foundation costs Rs.2700.
My Experience Using MAC Studio Fix Powder With Foundation
Studio fix comes in various shades and one can match it to their skin tone or their foundation. I prefer using only compact, as I like my skin to breathe at all times and prefer less coverage. For almost a decade I have been using the NC45, which is used for a darker skin tone. Thanks to the winter sun, and less tanning I've upgraded to a whiter shade of the studio fix, NC43.5.
Play ios on mac. If applied on top of a generous layer of primer or moisturizer (not an oily one), one does not even need a fixer post their entire makeup. I usually use the sponge with just one layer of studio powder fix for the day, and maybe an extra layer for the night.
Mac Studio Fix Foundation Reviews
While you have many options to top it up with highlighter or mineralizer, don't use too much of the studio fix powder. Studio fix applied over blush will make the face look cakey so definitely avoid that even if your cheeks have become too pink.
Studio fix can also be applied using a brush if you have the pro skills to do so.
Pros
- One pack lasts up to 6 months
- Can be used regularly
- Easy to remove with makeup remover/ rose water
- Has SPF to prevent tanning
- Stays for long hours
Cons
- Expensive product
- Only available at MAC stores
- Rip-offs available
Summary
A good product which works both as a foundation and a compact, and evens skin tone and hides marks and scars.
Where To Buy Mac Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation?
It is available at MAC stores across the world. You can also buy it from Nykaa.
Yay or Nay?
Yay.
It is a product, which works both as a foundation and a compact, and evens skin tone and hides marks and scars. It looks natural and makes one look flawless and feel confident. I honestly love this product and feel that my makeup is incomplete without the same. This forms the basis of my non-makeup or makeup look. On working days, I prefer to only wear this with a line of kohl for my eyes.
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-Article Contributed By Tanvi Gupta.
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