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


3.0
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10 years ago

During high school I was solely into drugstore brand foundation since I was on a budget. Now that I can afford high end brands I decided to purchase this hyped foundation which would look amazing...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown



5.0
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10 years ago

I have very oily & sensitive - acne prone skin. Struggle w/cystic acne. That I'm currently on meds for because it is so severe. And battled for "YEARS" trying find make that covered my multi ...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairRed

EyesBrown


2.0
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10 years ago

Love the beautiful color but soooo drying. I understand it is a matte foundation but sucks all the moisture out of my skin. Cakey heavy and drying. I will be returning this...unfortunate because I...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


3.0
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10 years ago

It tends not to like dry skin, I've used it on oily, normal skin and it performed great.When I use it on myself I need to layer it over a heavy wax based moisturizer so it will not accentuate my...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


5.0
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10 years ago

This foundation is one of my favs! I am african american and mexican and find it difficult to find foundation for my complexion. I tend to buy two colors of various brands and mix the two to...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Medium Brown

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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10 years ago

I have oil skin and I use the shade nc30. This foundation is awesome. I asked for Sample at my local MAC store before purchasing the full size. This foundation has a matte finish but for me...

About reviewer (732 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I have REALLY pale skin and this foundation was the first one to match my skin. Really happy about that. Also it has pretty good coverage. It has kinda chemical smell but once it's applied the...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairRed

EyesHazel


5.0
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10 years ago

IN LOVE. This is my favorite foundation of all time, didn't break me out nor does it feel very heavy. I love the way it feels on my skin and unlike most, i think i might be in the minority here, I...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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10 years ago

Sure, this foundation may be costly, but holy cow are the results amazing! And if you think about it, why continue to waste money on countless drugstore foundations that you are just not ever...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I've used Chanel matte lumiere, dior skin , urban decay nakedskin, Estée Lauder doublewear, lancome, shiseido, armani luminous silk, mufe hd and matte velvet, Temptu airbrush, and pretty much all...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Medium

HairBlack

EyesHazel


3.0
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10 years ago

i bought this product hoping it would be a better alternative to drugstore foundations, however its thick cakey and smells of paint which is not pleasant! i know mac is like stage makeup but this...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


1.0
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10 years ago

Way too heavy and cakey. The colors are beautiful but i hate this

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

My go too foundation! Great coverage. Makes my skin look super smooth.... almost flawless. I always get compliments when I wear it. Pros: Beautiful full coverage Easy to apply Cons: Need to...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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10 years ago

From reading other reviews I have found this foundation is a bit like marmite - you either love it or hate it - well I guess I'm on the love side. PROS - It gives a perfect base to contour,...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


1.0
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10 years ago

Do not purchase this, first of all it smells like straight up paint. Also, the coverage is cakey and yucky. Not to mention this acne it gave me. I'd choose my revlon colorstay ANYDAY over this junk.

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


1.0
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10 years ago

Do not buy this product!! I love all of MACS eye, lip and nail products. But this foundation has brought me distress. I bought it just over two months ago. I've always had decent, clear skin. But...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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10 years ago

This foundation can be perfectly matched to your skin which is amazing however in my opinion, is not worth the hype. It's marketed as a 'high coverage foundation' when in reality it's completely...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesGreen


1.0
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10 years ago

It appears I have developed awful acne after using this. Wish I read the reviews first, I had red lumps and cysts and scars all over my cheeks from this horrible foundation. It didn't develop...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


3.0
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10 years ago

Its ok but i dnt like how it applies sort of greasy just like the revlon colorstay except the revlon colorstay is way worse. Its okay

About reviewer (120 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Coarse

EyesHazel


5.0
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10 years ago

I use this for my everyday use.

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown