58%
would repurchase
3.3/5
package quality

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


5.0
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10 years ago

I love this foundation ! Definitely HG status ! But it is a little heavy therefore I sometimes mix it with my moisturizer if I'm going about doing errands or that sort of thing .. But it's a great...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesHazel



5.0
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10 years ago

For me this foundation is verging on HG status! I had never owned a mac foundation before and generally stuck to drugstore ones, but after what seemed to be never ending failed attempts of trying...

About reviewer (44 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Other, Medium

EyesGreen


4.0
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10 years ago

I absolutely love love love the coverage this foundation gives me. It gives me a matte finish, the color fits me well, and i love the texture. It might feel a little too thick at times but it stays...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


5.0
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10 years ago

I was always hesitant to buy this because I was afraid it would oxidize on my completely fair skin. I was using Studio Sculpt in NC15 and I just got fed up because it was so dark on me. I am not...

About reviewer (44 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBlue


2.0
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10 years ago

This foundation looks lovely on some people but sadly it did not work for me. I have dry skin and found it to stick to dry patches, also it tends to break me out when I use it. The consistency of...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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10 years ago

This foundation is good in terms of coverage.. It kinda his the scars, blemishes & discoloration ard my mouth area.. It gives a semi matte finish to me.. It does last long but due to humid weather...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Medium Brown

HairBlack

EyesBlack


1.0
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10 years ago

NOT FOR DRY SKIN. I am so upset, I don't uderstand why sales assistant in MAC pushed me into buying this after I specifically said that I have dry skin and patches. There are so many things wrong...

About reviewer (29 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


3.0
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10 years ago

bought the nw25 and have to say its very heavy full coverage. Pros are it will cover a multitude of sins; acne, bruises, hangovers. The formula is quite mat with a slight sheen. I would only use...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


4.0
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10 years ago

This is one of my first MAC purchases and I absolutely love the result! The shade is perfect and the finish is gorgeous. My only complaint is the smell. I don't know if it's just mine, but it...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


3.0
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10 years ago

This foundation is good for coverage only when it's built up. The price is ridiculous for the amount you get. The glass of the bottle is so thick there is hardly any foundation in there. It stays...

About reviewer (16 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


3.0
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10 years ago

the mac studio fix fluid provides a brilliant coverage, a nice consistency, the packaging is flattering and it is excellent to wear for a special occassion as its very long...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


5.0
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10 years ago

I have oily skin and so far this product works for me. I am also very pale with yellow undertones so this is probably the first foundation out of about 4 I have tried that this is really working...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesHazel


4.0
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10 years ago

I've had this foundation for about a year now. I have NW 15. At first i used it every day, and now i just use BB cream for every day wear. This foundation has amazing coverage. Although i found in...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinSensitive, Olive, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


4.0
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10 years ago

I bought this foundation in the lightest shade, NW 10. This foundation isn't amazing, but it is good. In my opinion this foundation has pros and cons. Pros: - this is the only...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


3.0
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10 years ago

I have very dry skin and so I am only able to use this foundation if I have prepared my face beforehand. I need to use a natural face scrub to get rid of as many dry patches as possible, use a ton...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinVery Dry, Olive

HairBrown

EyesBrown


1.0
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10 years ago

MAC Studio Fix Fluid & Studio Fix Compact NC20 MAC Prolong Wear Foundation NC25 Shiseido Perfect Refining Liquid Foundation O20 (O2O in all Shiseido face makeup) GloMinerals Satin II Liquid...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


3.0
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10 years ago

I was told to buy this because it has great coverage, and I need something for my acne scars. I have very fair skin and I bought the lightest colour without trying to look like a china doll, and it...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


5.0
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10 years ago

I have always had a few blemishes on my face throughout school and teenage years and lots of foundations have made my skin itch because of the perfume and I had lots of problems finding a decent...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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10 years ago

I was really excited about this foundation when I bought it in Sephora... But the coverage is too intense, I didn't like it. I bought the color NC25 (which is not the right one for me, actually......

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


3.0
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10 years ago

I don't like the scent of this foundation, though it really covers my skin well. That scent is quite annoying and I feel like it's still around me for nearly half an hour. The packaging is...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBlack