74%
would repurchase
4.1/5
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description

A lightweight, hydrating foundation that delivers a satin finish and sheer coverage.

ingredients

Water\Aqua\Eau, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butylene Glycol, Pvp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Talc, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange), Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil, Xanthan Gum, Triethanolamine, Polysorbate 20, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cetyl Alcohol, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288)] ILN40892

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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16 years ago

I haven't had this long but i am loving it. It provides light coverage and gives a dewy glow. Used with a primer this foundation stays on all day and a plus for me is that i hardly have to touch up...

About reviewer (114 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Kinky, Medium

EyesHazel



5.0
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16 years ago

I cannot get enough of F&B! I'm a C4. I used to use Studio Fix Fluid in NC35 and NC40 and I really loved the flawless matte finish it left me but sometimes it felt too heavy on my face. I wanted to...

About reviewer (98 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

I originally wrote a mediocre review for this product but have since changed my opinion on it! First off, I have combo (oily t zone, normal cheeks) fairly acne-prone skin. F&B appealed to me...

About reviewer (178 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBrown

EyesGreen


4.0
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16 years ago

I'm 15 years old with acne-prone/combination-oily skin. I bought this for light coverage and its barely gives coverage. On top of that, it made my oily skin look more oily even after I set it with...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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16 years ago

Many people dislike this foundation because it has minimal coverage but that was what initially drew me towards this product. It’s sheer but buildable, although can begin to look a little heavy if...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


2.0
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16 years ago

I happened to buy this foundation for 2 reasons: 1. That its the only mac foundation i havent tried yet and 2. Ive heard COUNTLESS times cheryl cole and danni m from x factor say how their world...

About reviewer (664 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


2.0
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16 years ago

I bought this product before I had joined this site and so went on the SA recommendations.I was originally looking for a tinted moisturiser and ended up buying this product.I was really undecided...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


2.0
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16 years ago

I received a sample of this and am glad I didn't pay for it. Can someone please tell me why I just don't get this foundation? In fact I hesitate to call this foundation, more like tinted...

About reviewer (314 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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16 years ago

Ooh la la! This is so nice! I was surprised that it worked on my oily skin, though I do have to admit that I use EDM's rice powder to set the foundation. This is comparable to the discontinued...

About reviewer (305 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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16 years ago

I'm on the fence with this one. Sometimes I love it but most of the times I think it looks abit too heavy for everyday use. It doesn't do much for my greasy skin, I keep using my blotting powder...

About reviewer (41 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Other, Warm

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

This is the foundation i always come back to! I love it because its light but buildable if you want medium coverage and looks so natural almost like your not wearing foundation. Makes your skin...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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16 years ago

I have been using BE for the last three years. I have been happy with it but can't deal with the mess anymore. I wanted to go back to a liquid foundation. I bought my old standard Revlon Color...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlue


1.0
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16 years ago

I was surprised that even though this foundation is supposed to be water based it is VERY greasy! I have very dry skin and at first thought I could make it work but it was way to greasy and sticky....

About reviewer (28 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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16 years ago

I have never really worn any of MAC's foundations because I can't find a colour match; I'm a cool- to neutral toned NW10 and NW15 is too dark/pink and NC15 is too dark/yellow. However I received a...

About reviewer (259 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen


1.0
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16 years ago

I got this after reading good reviews from this board. BIG mistake though since it is NOT compatible with my skin. The foundation finish looks gross on my skin, not smooth or even. I dislike the...

About reviewer (64 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


3.0
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16 years ago

I'm NC50 for reference. I really really do like this product. It goes on pretty easy and gives my skin this beautiful dewy look. Not too sheer, not too heavy, just right, very buildable. However, a...

About reviewer (22 reviews)

Age

SkinAcne-prone, Deep Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Kinky, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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16 years ago

I have dry skin that is flaky and it peels. I always moisturize before i put foundation on and i care for my skin so i did my normal regime. Then as i applied the MAC foundation i thought it was...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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16 years ago

Really loved the finish on this product.. It blended beautifully on my skin, and the color was perfect C2,( Nc25 for reference). Loved how it stayed on all day and with a translucent powder on...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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16 years ago

Great product. Pros: Good value for the price, its about $30, but the bottle is really huge! Buildable coverage, wide variety of colors. Gives a sheer and dewy, natural looking finish. Kind...

About reviewer (155 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinNormal, Olive, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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16 years ago

I love this foundation! It was my first MAC one and i was really impressed. I went to the MAC store in London and the lady was really helpful. She didn't try and talk me into anything i didn't want...

About reviewer (58 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown