MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation Review and Swatch NC20 NC35

 

Dream of having skin like “barbie-doll” where all the imperfections are covered up is the most gals’ dream. MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation was invented to make your dream come true.

Product Description

“A modern foundation that combines a natural matte finish and medium, buildable coverage with broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 15 protection. Applies, builds and blends easily and evenly. Comfortable and long-wearing, helps minimize the appearance of pores and imperfections, giving skin a smoother, more flawless look and finish.” 

Ingredients

See on the picture below.

Packaging 

The most complaints coming from clients are addressed to its packaging. The glass bottle with a black matte screw cap without a pump is “pain in the ass”. Such an inconvenience to take product out from the bottle. I often end up pouring too much product than needed and get a bit messy. The bottle is quite heavy, not travel friendly and also not helpful if you are in a hurry and want to deliver its content quickly. If you think you need the pump, you can buy it separately. 

Texture and Scent 

It is creamy and thick in consistency. It dries pretty quick and tends to look heavy if you apply it in a wrong way. The application method has an important role in determining the way of this product looks on the skin. Another thing that can cut the credits of this product is the smell. It has a strong chemical scent which personally i do not like it. I am not allergic to its fragrance but “the unpleasant smell” really bothers me. 

Finish and Coverage

This product gives medium to full coverage with matte finish. You can wear it without concealer to conceal minor blemishes. It is able to provide the coverage that I need which is covering up the spider veins on my cheeks area. The SPF 15 content is a bonus as I can skip applying sunscreen before make up. This product may not look good on some people, it oxidizes on the skin and it goes either too yellow or too cool.

Longevity

My face stays flawless for few hours wearing this foundation with or without primer. It keeps skin shine free and does not have to be retouched frequently. After a few hours it will be slightly faded but the coverage still good. 

Application

This MAC foundation can be applied using different techniques for desire result. For full coverage, use flat foundation brush. For natural look, you can go with stippling brush. If you do not like the “powdery” look it gives, you can mix your foundation with MAC Strobe Cream or If you do not have time to mix it, just spray setting spray after you set your foundation with powder. I use to spray "Make Up For Ever Mist and Fix".

Pros 

• It does not feel heavy on skin
• It provides coverage with a little quantity of product
• Long lasting
• The texture  is completely matte

Cons

• It does not have a pump or a nozzle cap
• The packaging is not travel friendly 
• The scent is unpleasant

Conclusion

MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation is thick and creamy but surprisingly it does not feel heavy on skin. It has great coverage and long lasting.

Recommended for 

• People with combination or oily skin 
• People who like matte finish
• People who need to cover minor blemishes

Not recommended for 

• People with dry skin
• People who like dewy finish

Where to buy?

MAC counters. If you live in Jakarta you can find it in Plaza Senayan, Pasific Place and Grand Indonesia. 

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For your reference, my shade is between NC20 and NC35

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Make Up For Ever Face and Body Review and Swatches #24, #32, #38

Recently I got a few texts that asked me about what is the best foundation based on my opinion and experience. There are a lot of awesome foundations out there, i can not just choose one. I will review one by one. For now, here is Make Up For Ever Face and Body, one of my favourite foundations that i use daily very often. It gives a good performance on skin. 

My Skin Type: Oily. 

Product Description 

“The gel texture of the Face and Body Liquid Makeup is light, fresh and meltingly smooth. It evens out the complexion and leaves a thin layer of powder on the skin, for a very natural finish. Its long-lasting and water-resistant formula is also suited to the body. Recommended for all skin types, its light texture makes it especially suitable for mature and problem skin. Essential on vanity tables and trays, Face & Body is the ally of any nude makeup, fresh and faultless.” 

Ingredients

• 80% water
• Volatile silicon
• Pigments coated with hydrophobic properties
• Glycerin
• Mango butter
• Clinically-tested hydration levels: +37% after 1 hour, +17% after 2 hours
• Surfactant-free emulsion
• Polyols with moisture-capturing properties
• Paraben free
• Dermatologist tested

Packaging 

It is packaged in 50 ml or 1.69 fl. oz. transparent glass bottle with pump. It allows you to be able to check how much product is left but it is not suitable for traveling. Once, I inadvertently dropped one of my glass bottle foundations down to the floor and made it cracked and its contents spread all over the places. Since then, every time i want to go traveling, i use to pour the foundation from the glass bottle to a travel friendly plastic one (i will show you in another post). This product is also available in 190 ml. The professional size comes in a plastic bottle. 

Texture and Scent 
This foundation has gel-like consistency which comes out in blobs but super thin and watery. It goes like ice skate on complexion. Lightweight and smooth, you can barely tell you wear it. It gives a healthy glow to skin. Unfortunately, its fragrance does not get credit as good as its awesome texture. I personally dislike the smell of it. For me its strong perfume-powdery scent is too much for a brand like MUFE and quite annoying during the application but thankfully it goes away after the product dries. I expect this foundation is fragrance free. 

Finish and Coverage 

It leaves skin a satin finish without shimmery, very natural look. The coverage is sheer but buildable. Apply one layer you will get a sheer coverage, apply two or multiple layers you will be able to get a slightly more coverage but not full coverage. Since it is super light, it does not cover any blemishes. So if you have blemishes, you need a concealer to cover it.

This is what I like about this product, how many layers you put on your face, it will not end up cakey. But you have to be careful to add layers. To be noted, the pigment of this product begins to appear a few minutes after it dries. It means that the product will look darker one or two tones on your skin than before it is applied. Get it? ;) So if you want to buy this product, I suggest you to give it a try. 

Longevity 

It is water resistant so it is not a surprise that it lasts through the heat and humidity in climate of Indonesia. I found the longevity of this product is between 6-8 hours without primer and 8-10 hours with primer but I need to touch up a few times with powder, especially around the area where has a tendency to get oily such as T-zone or cheeks. 

Application 

You have to shake the bottle well before use it to mix the blobs up. Apply using a sponge, brush or fingers but I recommend to use a clean sponge or brush. This product feels tacky and does not sink into the skin quickly so you have to wait for 2-3 minutes until the product completely dry before mattifying it with loose powder and for body usage you have to dab off any excess after the product dries with a tissue or brush to avoid stains on clothes.

Pros

• It can be used for both face and body
• It does not feel heavy on skin
• It gives a natural finish and healthy glow
• It is easy to blend
• It lasts longer

Cons

• The packaging is not travel friendly
• The smell is unpleasant 

Conclusion 

Make For Ever Face and Body is unlike the typical foundation. This one is incredibly gentle on skin, very sheer, glides on smoothly, gives a nice sheen and does not emphasize the imperfections nor melt as the day goes by.

Recommended for

• Dry, normal to slightly oily skin (in oily skin case, you do not mind to do touch up several times)
• Who does not have major problems with complexion
• Who wants flawless complexion

Not recommended for

• Who is sensitive to its scent
• Who has major blemishes 
• Who likes full coverage

Where to buy?

Make Up For Ever boutiques, Sephora or online shop (Line: queenshop - Indonesia Only).

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See More Pictures

 

  

MUFE Face & Body Texture

MUFE Face & Body blended 

Picture above tells that this foundation is super sheer.

 

 My bare skin (without primer/moisturizer)
 

 MUFE Face & Body #32 applied 1 layer

I use to apply this product only 1 layer because it is enough to covers the redness on my skin but not my pores, you still can see it. This is what natural finish looks like. Usually i put concealer under my eyes but miraculously, the darkness was gone the day when i took these pictures so i did not have to apply anything on it hahaha... 

MUFE Face & Body #32 applied 2 layers (before sink into the skin)

After a few minutes the color became darker and more yellow.

MUFE Face & Body mattified with loose powder

Even it was not as glowy as before mattified - it still looks pretty, right?