58%
would repurchase
3.3/5
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price range

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


4.0
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9 years ago

So far probably the best foundation I have tried. The oil control is good enough (I still need to blot throughout the day), you can also powder and doesn't look cakey. It didn't cause me any...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown



4.0
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9 years ago

So!!! I am the type of person who will try a million foundations out and always keep looking for more no matter what, but I have to say that I was extremely impressed with this foundation! I have...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


4.0
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9 years ago

Ok, So my skin type is so weird. I feel like it is EXTREMELY oily yet it can get dry and on the tip of my nose get cakey. That being said this is my second day with this foundation. I am in the...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


2.0
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9 years ago

This foundation is very thick and cakey so it should stay on a lot longer than it actually does. I found that after a few hours it would start to go patchy and sink into dry patches on my skin even...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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9 years ago

This foundation was my very first MAC product. I asked the lady at the counter to sample my skin colour and she gave me NC15 which was slightly more orangey than I hoped it would be. It was great...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


3.0
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9 years ago

First and foremost I love the coverage this foundation would give me it gives you a full coverage, beautiful matte finish and I would always get compliments every single time I would wear this...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Olive

HairBlond

EyesBrown


4.0
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9 years ago

I love this foundation! i just use if im going out at night and it is perfect for that! Medium to full coverage and does not break me up. Also it is PERFECT for dehydarted skins like mine this is...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesHazel


2.0
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9 years ago

This was the first mac foundation I had ever purchased and will probably be my last. I didn't get on with this foundation what so ever. This is a medium to full coverage foundation. I have...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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9 years ago

I really like this foundation mainly because of the coverage and how the shade NC15 is perfect for me. Only cons are how you have to buy a pump, how it doesn't last very long and how it can...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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9 years ago

My holy grail foundation! Absolutely amazing and would recommend to everyone looking for a high coverage foundation. - coverage is medium to high and easy to build up, 5/5 - lasting power is...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Tan, Not Sure

HairBlack, Other, Other

EyesBlue


4.0
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9 years ago

I love this foundation. I don't find it heavy on my face at all as some others have even though it's full coverage. I use the lightest shade which is NW10, I am very pale and this is the best...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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9 years ago

I bought this foundation after it was recommended to me for it's good coverage. The assistant at the MAC branch I purchased it from also recommended it to me for it's oil control properties which I...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesHazel


3.0
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9 years ago

omgggggg , how can people use this.. i love mac prolong wear concealer and really wanted to like this. but its soooo heavy and thick... and i dont mean in a good way. it litterally makes me look...

About reviewer (26 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


3.0
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9 years ago

This foundation is thick! A little goes a super long way and I mean a long sway. I grabbed a NC30 I like the color match and I loved how my neutralizer looked with this foundation. Long lasting bit...

About reviewer (48 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Curly, Coarse

EyesBrown


4.0
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9 years ago

So ive been using this foundation for the last 3 years! its a love and hate with this one unfortunatly. Sometimes its perfect on my skin and sometimes is ORANGE! So i thought id try a new...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBlack


5.0
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9 years ago

I do love this foundation - im a NC30 (yellow undertone and it is a really nice colour if you have yellow undertones. This foundation stays on really well - i went to a dance party in vegas in...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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9 years ago

Easily the best foundation by MAC! i have combo skin and if my dry bits are seriously dry i mix studio fix with studio sculpt to make it less dry! the instantly full coverage is what really sells...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


4.0
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9 years ago

Really like this product,its a good price for high end foundation,it feels lovely and moisturising on skin,doesn't dry out my already dry old before their years under eyes,my only complaint is the...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


4.0
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9 years ago

This is my go to foundation. I have tried many other brands but this one just consistently works well. I have very pale skin and the NW 10 is great. No horrible yellow tone! This is a heavier...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair

HairRed

EyesBlue


3.0
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9 years ago

I'm using my second bottle of this in the shade NC15 and I totally loved it when I first purchased it but now I'm not so sure anymore. I like full coverage foundations but this one feel a bit heavy...

About reviewer (110 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Relaxed, Fine

EyesBlue