58%
would repurchase
3.3/5
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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


3.0
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a year ago

I was drawn to this because of its 'shine control' claims. Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a great deal of that going on here. The pros: it glides on easily and dries to a matte velvety finish ...Read more

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About reviewer (869 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown



5.0
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2 years ago

As I did for EF Double Wear (I tried nearly every so-called longlasting foundation except the original and best) I feel silly for not having tried this before. It applies and blends like a dream with ...Read more

4 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (475 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesHazel


4.0
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2 years ago

MAC has a new olive shade C40 which is sorta in between NC25-30 and matches me perfectly. For the longest time I could never find my shade until now. I'm about an NC30 in MAC foundations but the Studi...Read more

4 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (217 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


4.0
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2 years ago

Never had a MAC foundation until now it’s NC 20 I bought it from MAC online and I think it’s a good match. I like the matte texture but I wish I could have gotten it tested for the shade.

4 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (85 reviews)

Age56 & Over

SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


3.0
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2 years ago

I received a sample of this in NC12 and it was too bright. Nc12 resembles double wear 1w0? But nc15 is too orange.. couldnt get a good shade match. foundation felt a bit tacky/sticky after long wear....Read more

3 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


3.0
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3 years ago

I got a lot of transference with this foundation (particularly when wearing a high collar coat) so I used up the bottle (will not repurchase) and went back to using EL double wear.

5 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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3 years ago

My current go-to foundation. There's a great range of shades so finding a perfect match is easy enough. Mid-coverage, on the dryer side so I use a hydrating primer for a gorgeous finish. Cons: They ...Read more

2 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Kinky, Medium

EyesGreen


4.0
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3 years ago

Bought this on a whim as there were no compact foundations available at the counter. Here’s the thing - in Studio Fix Powder and everything else MAC l’m NC20. In this l’m NC13 - 4 shades lighter. So g...Read more

7 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (206 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


3.0
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5 years ago

Been using this foundation for more than a decade. On and off. I use it for some time then abandon it for years and then fall prey to their marketing and go pick another one. And this is a repeat proc...Read more

7 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (45 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Medium, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther


2.0
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5 years ago

So disappointed. I needed a fuller coverage foundation for a special occasion, and spent an hour in a store with huge windows and day light in order to get a great swatch match. I even splurged and pa...Read more

5 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown


2.0
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5 years ago

I was pretty disappointed with this foundation. I decided to treat myself to a MAC foundation for the first time. I usually use drug store foundations (Maybelline Fit Me) so I thought this MAC one wou...Read more

10 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (552 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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5 years ago

What’s great about the foundation range is that I was able to get a good shade match - NC40. When I apply a sheer finish it actually gave me a natural look with my pigmentation reduced. I prefer using...Read more

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About reviewer (74 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Warm

HairBlack, Kinky, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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5 years ago

after having terrible experiences with their Pro-longwear foundation a few years back, i was reluctant to try any mac foundation again. however i kept hearing great things about this foundation, and h...Read more

3 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel


4.0
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5 years ago

I gave this another try. It's a bit more reasonably priced than the foundations I am accustomed to buying. NW18 is a great summer match for my cool-toned fair skin. NW15 will be my winter color. It's ...Read more

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About reviewer (296 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


3.0
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5 years ago

Everyone’s first foundation but nobody’s last. This thick formula smells like glue, feels like paint but it does offer full coverage. Very vibrant yellow/ orange undertones. No pump but clear glass s...Read more

11 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium Brown, Not Sure

HairBrown, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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5 years ago

I was so reluctant to get this but after going through around 20 different foundations I felt like I just had to give this a try. I usually purchase my makeup online so I trusted the reviewers online ...Read more

4 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (140 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesGray


4.0
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6 years ago

I have dry, sensitive skin with a touch of Keratosis Polaris on my face (the chicken skin people usually get on arms and thighs) pretty terrible base to start putting any foundation on really. I've t...Read more

5 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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6 years ago

This is MAC’s most popular foundation and for good reason. I would consider this a medium coverage foundation that’s very much buildable. Sometimes when I just want light coverage, I'll put a bit of p...Read more

5 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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6 years ago

New final edit: This has become my life foundation. Nothing I try compares. It is perfection. I have in every shade from NW10 to NW30 to NW42 for real and fake tans. Won’t ever try anything else. Fi...Read more

6 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (389 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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6 years ago

Shade: NW10 MAC Studio Fix is criminally underrated, in my opinion. It's marketed as a full coverage, matte foundation, but can be used in a variety of ways. It can be sheered out or build up without...Read more

6 people found this review helpful. Did you?

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesOther