topic Re: Anybody use MAC Cosmetics foundations? in Beauty

Anybody use MAC Cosmetics foundations?

Rachb — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 13:01:05 GMT

Years ago I used MAC powder foundation but moved on to something else. I try foundation after foundation trying to find something I love. Typically, I find a texture/result I like, but can't get a perfect color match, or vice versa. After doing some late night reading last night, I've decided to try MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation. Has anyone tried it? Or have you used any other MAC foundations that you like? I'm always up for trying anything so I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Re: Anybody use MAC Cosmetics foundations?

LTT1 — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 13:10:26 GMT

@Rachb I have the white and have tried all of their types... they break me out.

Re: Anybody use MAC Cosmetics foundations?

Rachb — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 13:38:12 GMT

@LTT1 not sure what you mean by "the white."

Re: Anybody use MAC Cosmetics foundations?

Dusty1 — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 13:56:52 GMT

The Studio Fix Powder is really nice & you can most certainly find a color match there. They also have some new liquid foundations. Talk to one of the SAs & maybe take home a couple of samples to try that you think may work for your skin type.

Re: Anybody use MAC Cosmetics foundations?

Rachb — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 14:12:51 GMT

@Dusty1 thanks! I'm going to try to get to Macy's today.

Re: Anybody use MAC Cosmetics foundations?

susanks1 — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 14:14:45 GMT

They all break me out to. Within hours.

Re: Anybody use MAC Cosmetics foundations?

LTT1 — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 20:13:55 GMT

@Rachb

There is a pure white liquid foundation that was recommended to me by several posters here. It is a "face and body" foundation. Actually, someone on makeup Alley also advised that she keeps it on hand to mix with other foundations in order to lighten them.

This would be good except as I mentioned, whatever is in them, the MAC foundations break me out. They discontinued my only fav shade NW10.

The white had to be ordered by me out of their more exclusive store at Northpark in Dallas. HTH

Re: Anybody use MAC Cosmetics foundations?

Rachb — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 20:45:12 GMT

@LTT1 very interesting. Thank you for the info! I went to Macy's today and was color matched to nc15. It seems like a really good match. I bought the Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation, Prep and Prime Fix+, and a pinwheel. The pinwheel is 4 colors that I can use in place of blush or as a finishing powder. It gives my fair skin a really nice glow. I'll wear the foundation for a week and see how it goes.

Re: Anybody use MAC Cosmetics foundations?

Suz585 — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 10:16:55 GMT

I've used Studio Fix over my CC creams for years and love the results. I like the "finish" from the studio fix".

Re: Anybody use MAC Cosmetics foundations?

Rachb — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 10:40:03 GMT

@SuZ it's not too matte, not too dewy. And using the finishing spray gives a nice airbrushed effect.

Re: Anybody use MAC Cosmetics foundations?

LTT1 — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 20:56:46 GMT

@Rachb@Suz585@susanks1@Dusty1

Enjoy! I believe MAC is well-liked by a lot of ladies. This brand is my DD's choice (when she wears make-up) and her skin looks great in it!

Dang! I wish they would bring back a lot of my favorite products, but what I'm using is best for now.

I have been told that I'm "alabaster" toned and that my matches are more prevalent in England/N Europe.

This is an example of my skin tone, in case you see something I could try:

Notice the gray tones in her skin and hair? Yep!

Re: Anybody use MAC Cosmetics foundations?

IControlMyHappiness — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 00:02:24 GMT

For me, MAC makeup oxides so much, for me I have to go up a shade cause by 3 hours it two shades darker on my skin.

Re: Anybody use MAC Cosmetics foundations?

Mollyqr — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 15:27:44 GMT

Studio Fix Powder Foundation is a HG for me. I wear it most of the time... I mostly apply with a damp Beauty Blender but sometimes with a brush.

I am NW22.... and it is an absolute perfect color match. I have extremely sensitive skin and it causes me no problems.

I do have to touch up during the day at least once. I have combo skin with an oily tzone.

No other powder foundation works as well for me. I have tried them and always come back to Studio Fix.

Re: Anybody use MAC Cosmetics foundations?

RainyDayGal — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 17:23:51 GMT

I use MAC Studio Fix (not the Plus) to cover up redness on my skin, I don't use it as an overall foundation though I did years ago. I prefer liquid foundations over any and all powders, but for covering redness and touching up/blotting oil during the day it's great. I also use it to set foundation on my t-Zone.

Re: Anybody use MAC Cosmetics foundations?

Trix — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 18:59:01 GMT

For a difficult to match skintone you can't do much better than M.A..C. for shade range. There's a shade for those whose coloring is as white as Pillsbury flour-- to dark as maple syrup and black coffee. There are a few brands with broad foundation color ranges, but M.A.C.'s is stil the most extensive.

Studio Fix is a good powder foundation. There was a period in the 1990's when it was my go to foundation. The last time I tried it the formula felt different, but most long runnning cosmetics are tweaked through the years. I know someone who does makeup on live broadcasts for one of the major networks and she loves Studio Fix (particularly on men). M.A.C. does have other formulas, so if you find that Fix isn't quite what you wanted one of the other formulas could be it.