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


4.0
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9 years ago

DEAR ALL EXTREMELY PALE PEOPLE, LOOK NO FURTHER!! I was over the moon when they added the shade NW10 to this line, ohhh my goodness, praise the Mac gods, they realised that extremely pale people...

About reviewer (19 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen



4.0
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9 years ago

Okay i have had this product well over 1 and a half years now, i have combination skin with slight sensitivity. 1) Its medium buildable coverage good for those who have decent skin but still...

About reviewer (18 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBlack


5.0
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9 years ago

I'm NC15 (a bit lighter than that but I can only use NC13 in winter and I don't wear makeup in winter much so I stick with NC15) and apply with a 132 Mac brush and I look airbrushed and...

About reviewer (32 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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9 years ago

This foundation in NC25 is a perfect match for my skin tone. It's a medium coverage foundation and it will last you a long time. You only need a small amount. I bought the pump at the MAC store to...

About reviewer (222 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Olive, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBlack


5.0
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9 years ago

AMAZING foundation. Over the years I've tried other brands like Clinique and they failed. I've been using this for years and it was the perfect match for my skin tone. I have combination skin with...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Medium Brown

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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9 years ago

When I first tried this foundation it broke me out horribly and I could never wear it. I got it back in 2013 on Christmas and wore it probably 5 times throughout 2014 to give a more full coverage...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


4.0
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9 years ago

This foundation makes me look absolutely flawless. I'm truly an NC25 so this is the only foundation that matches me spot on. It lasts all day and all night. Of course this is cakey. When you wear...

About reviewer (237 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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9 years ago

Overall it's an ok foundation I find, I'm giving it 3 stars cause I don't really like the super matte finish it gives me when I apply, it really isn't natural at all and it makes my skin look one...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Medium Brown

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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9 years ago

I've never been a fan of MAC due to the fact that the studio fix powder always broke me out after a day. After watching many YouTube videos I decided to give the Mac studio Fix fluid a try. I'm in...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium Brown

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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9 years ago

I often swap between MAC Studio Fix and Estee Lauder Double Wear as my two main foundation staples - these two foundations are my favourites. I’ve broken down pros and cons below. COLOUR - MAC...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


5.0
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9 years ago

I've finally found the perfect foundation for my skin!! I've recently changed from Estee Lauder double wear to Mac Studio Fix and it was the best decision. I got colour matched to the right shade...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Olive, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesHazel


3.0
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9 years ago

i bought this makeup because it was suppose to be so well liked i use it one time it felt like it was to thick and you can see it seep into the pores and made me break out really bad. there is no...

About reviewer (43 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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9 years ago

MAC studio fix fluid- I bought this product quite a while back now, and i haven't been 100% impressed. I bought it in the shade NW13 which is the perfect shade for quite cool and fair skin...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


1.0
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9 years ago

Bought this with high expectations but was left disappointed. When I wear this foundation, it clings to certain patches making my skin look dry despite me having oily skin. It does this despite me...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Other

EyesBlue


4.0
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9 years ago

I am super pale with pinkish-neutral undertones on my face with my neck and body edging towards neutral so I went with NC15. This foundation has really full coverage and is great for a night out or...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair, Cool

HairSilver, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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9 years ago

LOVE this. I have been wearing this foundation for almost 2 years and have loved it since the first day I wore it. It is a very full coverage foundation, which I love, it eliminated pimples and...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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9 years ago

This is my standard basic liquid foundation. I benchmark with it and like that it is widely available. I find that the formula is light and long wearing. My T-zone gets shiny but it's nothing major...

About reviewer (66 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium Brown, Warm

HairOther, Other, Coarse

EyesOther


4.0
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9 years ago

I have mixed feelings about this product. I like to have full coverage foundation as I have a lot of blemishes I am insecure about and this product claimed to be just that. However when I tried...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


3.0
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9 years ago

Clients love this - I do not. I think this foundation is more suited to those with combination/oily skin, unlike myself - completely normal skin. Generally, I find MAC's shade selection to be...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGray


5.0
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9 years ago

This is in my top 5 favourite foundations. Gives very good coverage, I use with a damp beauty blender and it blends really well into the skin. I then use cream blush and bronzer and lightly...

About reviewer (76 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue