As some of you may know I'm a complete M.A.C addict! I have religiously purchased Studio Fix Fluid (£21.50) for the past 7 years. I was attracted to the buildable coverage since I've struggled with skin imperfections for such a long time, it's the go to product! I know what people say:-
'that's the worst thing you can do, don't wear heavy make-up, let your skin breathe..'
blah, blah, blah.. and as much as I know that everyone's heart's are in the right place, it's easier said than done. I always end up stuck in the middle fighting a vicious circle of breakouts & more coverage. It used to really bother me but now as I'm getting a bit older & beginning to care less of what people think I'm confronting my skin issues head on & now that I've got an awesome skin routine courtesy of LUSH I thought that a make-up base change was totally necessary... something less clogging for my pores but I can still get a little more coverage from for a special occasion.
I'm not normally one for taking the MUA's recommendations in MAC - not because I don't trust their opinion, it's just the place is always packed & I often feel like I'm on an invisible conveyor belt from product to till point, however, on this occasion it was strangely quiet & i actually got the chance to have a good discussion about my make-up needs.
After explaining how heavy my skin feels when I wear Studio Fix Fluid, I tried out some Studio Sculpt Foundation which felt like a dream. It's a gel based formula with the long-lasting effects I desire. A little luminosity was something I liked the idea of since I'd gone through so many years of using quite a mattifying base & to achieve a dewy look I'd have to recruit another product, most likely a little bit of my gold-dust (well actually white/silver) product Miss Popularity by Benefit which frightening was discontinued, Luckily I've found a few online retailers who still stock it but once it's gone - it's gone!
I couldn't wait to try this out properly when I got home, although it was a majorly brave move as I started my new job the next day & really could NOT be doing with a make-up disaster on day 1. By lunch I couldn't believe that I didn't need to reapply my make-up! It's an amazing product for its longevity, this teamed with the fact it's a larger product at 40 ml makes it fantastic value for money too!
I'm not normally one for taking the MUA's recommendations in MAC - not because I don't trust their opinion, it's just the place is always packed & I often feel like I'm on an invisible conveyor belt from product to till point, however, on this occasion it was strangely quiet & i actually got the chance to have a good discussion about my make-up needs.
After explaining how heavy my skin feels when I wear Studio Fix Fluid, I tried out some Studio Sculpt Foundation which felt like a dream. It's a gel based formula with the long-lasting effects I desire. A little luminosity was something I liked the idea of since I'd gone through so many years of using quite a mattifying base & to achieve a dewy look I'd have to recruit another product, most likely a little bit of my gold-dust (well actually white/silver) product Miss Popularity by Benefit which frightening was discontinued, Luckily I've found a few online retailers who still stock it but once it's gone - it's gone!
I couldn't wait to try this out properly when I got home, although it was a majorly brave move as I started my new job the next day & really could NOT be doing with a make-up disaster on day 1. By lunch I couldn't believe that I didn't need to reapply my make-up! It's an amazing product for its longevity, this teamed with the fact it's a larger product at 40 ml makes it fantastic value for money too!
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which MAC foundation do you love most ?
Your skin/makeup issues sound all too familiar to me! How much is this little wonder product? x
ReplyDeleteIt's £24 hunni! Well worth it for that extra wee 10ml more product! What foundation do you use just now? Xxx
DeleteI'm a MAC virgin but I might need to take a little jaunt to their counter next time I'm home! I use Rimmel Stay Matte mousse foundation, which goes on great and covers me really well - but by about 2/3pm I get all shiney :( xx
DeleteAw Rach you need to get it tried MAC changed my life! If you love eyeshadows then you would DIE at the choice of colours & pigments! Aw no I hate that! You should maybe try their mineralized powder I have that & it's equally amazing!! Xxx
DeleteI sense a MAC voucher going to the top of my birthday list next month ;) xx
DeleteYeah make sure you get the free makeover with the £30 voucher!! Major top tip xxxx
DeleteMac do the best foundations! I've been using their foundations for five years :)
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Sounds like we have the same addiction then misses! What foundation do you use ? xxx
DeleteThis is the only MAC foundation that doesn't break me out. I really like the finish of it and the lasting power is great.
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This sounds exactly like me! Breakouts leading to more and more coverage. Thanks for sharing this review!!
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I loveee my Studio Sculpt, perfect for those days when you need coverage but nothing too heavy. I tend to use this during the week and then switch to my Double Wear Light by Estée Lauder for the weekends when I want more of a full coverage. Great post, Hollie X
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Love this post! never tried MAC bases but I might give this one a go!x
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