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


5.0
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9 years ago

So Mac was my first "high end" foundation, back when I was 20 or so, and I was very underwhelmed. I was under the impression that "nc" meant "natural cool" and so I was quite displeased with the...

About reviewer (108 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel



4.0
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9 years ago

This is my usual day to day foundation, I've repurchased for years albeit in various different shades as the sales consultants mis-matched me a lot! This is full coverage and can look and feel...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Dry, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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9 years ago

Great foundation to have in your kit. Lasts all day. Full Coverage. Is abit hard to find a match, one shade is a bit too light the next up is oxidises too dark. I am nc15. I have repurchased this 3...

About reviewer (56 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


3.0
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9 years ago

This foundation looked good initially, but oxidized BIG TIME and turned my face orange. I also made the mistake of accidentally sleeping with this on and woke up the next morning with new lines...

About reviewer (218 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Tan, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

I have great difficulty finding foundations that match my skintone, as I am very pale and have definite pink undertones, so anything even slightly yellow makes me look terrible. I am NW10 in this...

About reviewer (77 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


1.0
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9 years ago

Felt very heavy on my face all day..made my face look oily..did not like it

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Coarse

EyesBlue


3.0
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9 years ago

This is a very high coverage foundation. Very. But I found this to be very cake. However, it's not so apparent in photographs. In fact, it photographs beautifully!. But when you look up close, you...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

This is definitely among my favourite foundations. I'm in the shade NC 35 in the summer and NC 30 in the winter. Pros: - Great colour range - Long lasting - Medium build-able coverage -...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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9 years ago

I was quite skeptical about buying Mac foundation after hearing bad reviews from my friends. They have said that Mac foundation becomes quite orange when applied overtime, although great when...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


1.0
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9 years ago

ok so i normally dont write reviews but for this i really needed to. if you suffer or are prone to acne please do yourself a favour and stay away from this foundation it breaks you out like a total...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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9 years ago

I LOVE how this foundation makes my skin look (with a primer!!!). Smooth and not cakey. Large color range. The only bad thing is it can oxidize.... I bought one bottle and the whole bottle after 2...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

This foundation is for all skin types. I have combination skin and this foundation stays on and last all day. I wore it for 12 hours and it didn't budge. My skin looks flawless in this foundation....

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesHazel


4.0
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9 years ago

When I first attempted to find a foundation for me the associate recommended the NW45 for my skin. Looking at it through the bottle I thought it would be too light for me, but after the application...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Medium Brown

HairBlack

EyesBrown


2.0
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9 years ago

STAY AWAYYYY!!!!! Went into MAC to get matched. The make up lady immediately reached for this. Had a strong smell that i'm sure many people will be sensitive to, but product smells don't bother...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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9 years ago

This foundation is my recent obsession as it can be a light weight foundation for just a little coverage or can be buildable to give full coverage without looking cakey. I have very fair skin and...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesGray


1.0
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9 years ago

I've tried hundreds of foundations and this was honestly one of the worst. Horrible coloring and VERY transferable. It would wipe off just from wearing my sunglasses. TERRIBLE FOUNDATION.

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


5.0
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9 years ago

I have been using this product since I was 17 and here and there I get tempted to try new foundations but, I always come back to this one. The coverage is medium to full, definitely build-able....

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown


3.0
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9 years ago

- full matte coverage - gave me abt 50 tiny little bumps after 2 hours (applied at the MAC counter). I love everything MAC but I didnt go back to purchase this

About reviewer (39 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


3.0
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9 years ago

I'll keep this short and to the point, purchased this foundation twice in two different shades. When I purchased SFF I wanted a flawless face, and to some degree it gave me that. This foundation...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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9 years ago

I have used this over the years. And go back and forth from other Foundations. This is a Medium to Full Coverage and Be careful when applying I believe it's a thick foundation. Good Brand...

About reviewer (56 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown