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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11 years ago

I love this foundation. I wear NC20 and I don't wear it every single day. I wear it mainly for special occasions or when I just want to look really, really perfect. I use it often on clients. I...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesGreen



4.0
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11 years ago

NC 40 This has been my go to foundation for years. It lasts a good 6 hours with primer. I love its coverage just wish it had some more staying powder.

About reviewer (4 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown


3.0
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11 years ago

This foundation matched when I wore a little (mixed with moisturiser) daily, but when I wanted to build it up at night, the colour (nw25) looked very pink and didnt match at all. The colours are...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Tan

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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11 years ago

I really wanted to try this foundation as so many people on youtube bragged about it. So I finally brought it. I got skin matched at the Mac store for NW10. First of all, the smell of this...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Other

EyesHazel


4.0
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11 years ago

I have really oily acne-prone skin so for me a lot of the time foundation tends to slide off easily even with setting powders etc& finding a foundation with good enough coverage that doesn't look...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


2.0
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11 years ago

My Skin tone: Pale with pink undertones, Skin type: Oily/combo, acne prone. I decided to try this foundation despite what i had heard about it e.g. the smell, people breaking out etc. as...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairRed, Other, Medium

EyesGreen


1.0
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12 years ago

this arrived this morning and i was so so excited. after previously trying (and HATING) studio sculpt i wanted to give mac another chance after seeing people on instagram saying they swear by...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

EyesHazel


1.0
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12 years ago

If you have sensitive skin and are acne prone this product may severely break you out. The studio fix foundation + concealer irritated my skin. The PROLONG wear concealer works, and if you...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesBlack


5.0
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12 years ago

I love this foundation. NW10 works perfectly for me, and I have absolutely no complaints. Full coverage, lasts all day, and stays put. I apply this using my MAC 187, and set the foundation with MAC...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

I really like this foundation. I'm an NW10 and that seems to be the perfect match in foundation I've ever found. I've used it for a few weeks now and I haven't broken out because of it like some...

About reviewer (46 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue


4.0
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12 years ago

Recently came back from college, and my mom donated this to me. I brought my studio sculpt home to use, but one night for a party i decided i wanted something with fuller coverage and luckily my...

About reviewer (144 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

For someone with oily acne-prone skin this is a fantastic foundation. It is a heavy coverage but its also easy to get a lighter finish by mixing it with moisturiser! I find it gives a really good...

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


3.0
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12 years ago

I really don't like this stuff. I only wear it when i'm taking pictures or going to something fancy. Wearing it alone - looks horrendous. My skin is cakey, streaky, and disgusting. Wearing it with...

About reviewer (4 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOther, Fair

HairRed

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

I am surprised this foundation has a below-4-star rating on MUA. This is my favourite foundation! I have combination skin and this is by far the best foundation I have found that doesn't make my...

About reviewer (27 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesHazel


4.0
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12 years ago

This has been my main foundation for the past 3 years. Relatively happy with it. I use Physicians Formula pressed powder (darker shade, doubles to even out/matte and as a bronzer) over top. Right...

About reviewer (11 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Wavy, Coarse

EyesHazel


5.0
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12 years ago

Well ... I really love this foundation ! Takes a while to get used to the paint like smell but it isn't all that bad. At first, I was having a hard time applying this as a little REALLY goes a long...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


5.0
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12 years ago

This is the first liquid foundation I've ever purchased. After three years of using MAC's Studio Fix Powder foundation, I decided to make the switch to liquid foundation. I researched a lot of...

About reviewer (108 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Dark, Not Sure

HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

EyesBrown


4.0
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12 years ago

I have a love hate relationship with this makeup. I love it for the perfect colour match. I'm finding lately that I'm not enjoying the finish this foundation gives me. It's winter and the...

About reviewer (8 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinOily, Fair

HairRed

EyesGreen


3.0
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12 years ago

Like other people, I really wanted to like this product. Being my first high-end foundation purchase, I like how it has a fuller coverage (medium and buildable) compared to the drugstore brands...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Medium

HairRed

EyesBrown


2.0
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12 years ago

I think MAC is a great brand and have a number of their other products, but my skin does not react well with this foundation and I appear to be too fair for the MAC colours. I have combination...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown