61%
would repurchase
4.4/5
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ingredients

(Original formulation - September 2011): ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Octinoxate 3.40%, Titanium Dioxide 1.00% INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Butylene Glycol, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Algae Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Laureth-7, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/Peg-10 Crosspolymer, Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone Silylate, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Silica, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Chloroxylenol, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, [ /- Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288)]

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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5 years ago

Good coverage

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown



5.0
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5 years ago

The last time I wrote a review on this product was in 2016 and I am still using this amazing foundation. This is more of a heavy foundation so I use it for nights out with more intense looks. I...

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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5 years ago

**UPDATE - SPRING 2020** Disclaimer: I'm keeping this rating as a 4 because, although I don't think my skin likes it (breakouts etc, see below), it is a lovely foundation and wears exceptionally...

About reviewer (130 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Kinky, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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6 years ago

I was very sceptical to try this one as the Studio Fix was a nightmare on my skin. This foundation stays put all day, I still need to blot, but it still looks good at the end of the day. The...

About reviewer (30 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Oily, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesGreen


1.0
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7 years ago

If u have dry and sensitive skin,please.dun ever buy this foundation. Is a total wastage of money. Makes my pores look bigger and accentuate my dry area. Look horrible !no matter how I apply,using...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBlack


3.0
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7 years ago

This used to be my favourite foundation, but I’ve realised that it’s not sweat proof at all. This foundation is awful if it’s raining, no matter if I use high end primers and setting sprays, this...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Dark, Not Sure

HairBlack, Relaxed, Coarse

EyesBrown


4.0
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7 years ago

I have combination skin and even though this has a matte finish, it doesn't accentuate the dryness or cling onto any patches. This line of foundations, especially the lighter shades are more...

About reviewer (51 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBrown


1.0
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7 years ago

Doesn't work on my combo skin.In the middle of the day my nose used to be totally naked, the same around my lips, even with primer.I noticed this foundation made my skin so dry..awfull aspect..This...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

Another great foundation from MAC in my opinion. As a makeup junkie and a foundation hoarder (LOL) I am always on the hunt for the next foundation to try. I recently purchased the Estee Lauder...

About reviewer (85 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


3.0
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8 years ago

Well I will admit i would never consider trying any MAC face product again because ive tried a concealer and hated it. I wasn't that into the brand to begin with. the formula of these products just...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Straight, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

My first MAC foundation ever. Bought the shade no. 3.0 and it is a wrong color for me, I could do 2.0 but the MAC girl insisted that I'm a 3.0(they don't carry 2.5 in my country) it turns out a tad...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

MY HOLY GRAIL FOUNDATION! It applies so good, sets perfectly in my skin and lasts aaaall day! The shade 1.0 is PERFECT to my skin and I think it looks natural on me. I have nothing bad to say about...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown


3.0
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8 years ago

So I decided to try this foundation on the rec of the MUA at the MAC counter instead of my usual SFF because she said it mimics undertones (I've been wearing NC30) to provide the perfect color for...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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8 years ago

I have a tonne of foundations..thanks to my product ADHD syndrome....but if I could ever afford one..this is the one that gets my vote. I reach for this more than any other... as it can transform...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium Brown

HairBlack

EyesBrown


2.0
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8 years ago

I have combination/oily skin, and i really hope this foundation will work beautifully, but.....not really. Great coverage and gives a nice glow in initial application, but at the end it will dry...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


2.0
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8 years ago

I have dry/combination skin and was recommended this foundation by the girl at the MAC counter. this foundation gains its name as it is supposed to adapt to your undertone, hence the removal of the...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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8 years ago

I have this foundation in shade 03 and hoo boy it looked scary dark in the bottle! I purchased it for the summer months when I tan (imperceptively, but it does happen!) slightly and my other...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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8 years ago

2 years ago I took a class with a mac makeup artist. she gave me great advices and ending up following her routine. Just had a few days ago, a make-up class to brush up my skill. and of course...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium

HairOther

EyesBrown


1.0
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8 years ago

It does not really cover all your face imperfections. Not really good for everyday use as this foundation will clog your pores that might start skin breakout. At first it will give you a nice...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBlack


1.0
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8 years ago

Went to the Mac stand in a store looking for a concealer to test... the prolongwear, NC50 is too ashy, NW45 too red it was like goldilocks. The lovely Jess (best experience I've had at Mac)...

About reviewer (104 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Dark, Not Sure

HairBlack, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown