Overview
MAC Studio Fix powder is an ultra-matte pressed powder with medium-to-full buildable coverage. It can be used not only as a powder but also as a foundation. According to MAC, it is also long-lasting and can hold for 12 hours. In this post, I’m going to review the powder in shade N5 (not my shade, just what I was able to get for some testing).
Pros ?
- Matte. Well, only a few hours.
- Wide range of shades (info on how to choose the right shade will be a bit later).
- Availability. You can buy MAC products in a lot of places, online and offline.
- Coverage. Yeah, baby, this powder can replace your foundation+powder combination. Depending on how you apply the powder, with a soft powder brush, kabuki brush, sponge, the result will be different – from light to full coverage. I haven’t tried to use it as a foundation, but I was happy with the coverage as it is. The pictures will be below.
- Sponge inside. That means you can put the powder in your bag and fix your makeup during the day.
- Still good to use on top of the foundation, if you want to hide any life from your face. This way the powder doesn’t oxidize and lasts much longer than without the foundation.
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation. Rosy beige w/ neutral undertone for light to medium skin. Golden beige w/ neutral undertone for medium skin. Buy NC15 MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF15 from our Makeup range at John Lewis & Partners. Free Delivery on orders over £50.
Cons ?
- MAC N5 is described by the brand as 'Rosy beige with neutral undertones for light to medium skin.' It is a shade in the Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 range, which is a liquid foundation with a matte finish and medium-full coverage that retails for $30.00 and contains 1 oz.
- Studio fix FLUID SPF 15 MADE FOR to deliver hydrating matte coverage and control shine This legendary oil-controlling foundation offers a non-caking matte finish with 24-hour medium-to-full buildable coverage that’s pigmented enough to camouflage blemishes but never cause them.
- Forget about “lasts for 12 hours” if you have oily skin. After 6 hours I looked so destroyed that I wanted to remove all my makeup.
- It can oxidize. I had already a bit too dark shade of powder – after some time my face became so dark it looked super weird comparing to my white neck. It doesn’t happen, however, when the powder is applied on top of the foundation.
- Price. $31. Just a bit too much in my opinion.
- It doesn’t control oil. I needed a serious touch-up in 3 hours, and in 6 hours the whole face was quite oily.
How to choose the right shade
MAC has a special shade naming system. Usually, in other brands, everything warm has W in the name, and everything cold – C. In MAC it’s vice versa: Mirror mac to samsung.
N – neutral undertone
C – cold undertone (yellow or warm in other brands!)
W – warm undertone (rose or cold in other brands!)
Combinations like NC or NW mean that the shade is slightly warm or slightly cold, and just N, C, or W – pure neutral, warm or cold.
For example, I have light skin with a slightly yellow/warm undertone. If I wanted to choose the shade of MAC Studio Fix powder or foundation, I would take NC15 or NC20 (I would need to swatch it in a store, but I at least know my range).
I know it can be a bit confusing with MAC, but that’s how it is.
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Where to buy
Final thoughts
Even though my review seems not so positive, I would probably buy this powder again in my right shade, and would mostly use it on top of the foundation. And maybe even without the foundation when I don’t need makeup to stay forever on my face. I love the coverage!
3.2/5(20 votes )
MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation Review, Swatches: Hello everyone! Here, I will be reviewing MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation which is one from those popular brands known for its foundations. But Seriously! Wait. Let’s go through the full review to know whether the product is worth your money or not!!
Claims for MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation ( as per their website)
A modern foundation that combines a natural matte finish and medium to full buildable coverage with SPF 15 protection. Applies, builds and blends easily and evenly. Comfortable and long-wearing: lasts for up to eight hours. Applies smoothly, builds coverage quickly and easily. It helps minimize the appearance of imperfections, giving skin a smoother, more flawless look and finish.
Price
$27.00 for 30 ml in the USA
2290/- INR for 30 ml in India
2290/- INR for 30 ml in India
Ingredients
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)
Also read:MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation Review
In Detail MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation Review, Swatches and My Experience
(Shade: NC 30)
The MAC Studio fix fluid foundation was one of the brand foundations (many shades) in my professional kit when as a newbie Artist I was looking for a good base for the clients and after lots of good reviews and some recommendations I decided to buy this product.
Moving on to its packaging, the Foundation comes in a heavy glass jar bottle with a black screw cap on it without pump which makes it NOT so travel friendly. This foundation comes in a wide range of shades range- NW (Neutral Warm) which is meant for cool, pink undertones and NC (Neutral cool) which is for warm, yellow undertones. So don’t get confused.
The texture of this foundation is creamy (not runny) and quiet thick in consistency but blends easily. It can be applied using a beauty blender or buffing brush. I prefer using Real Techniques Buffing Brush. The coverage it provides is medium to high which sets the face to a natural matte finish.
Now let’s talk about the formula. It’s a silicon based product and has the tendency to break-out the sensitive skin types. People having normal to oily skin can give it a try but if you have dry and sensitive acne-prone skin like me then STAY AWAY from this product and I found it even oxidises a little on my skin also. The good thing is that the product has a good staying power. It lasts up to 6-7 hours easily even without a primer.
God! You know what! MAC is NOT a cruelty- free brand. They test their products on innocent animals. So I’ll definitely try to use cruelty free brand next time.
More Photos and Swatches
Pros of MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation
Mac Studio Fix N5
1. Contains SPF 15
2. Long-wearing
3. Natural matte finish
4. Wide range of shades
5. Good for normal to oily skin
6. Good coverage
2. Long-wearing
3. Natural matte finish
4. Wide range of shades
5. Good for normal to oily skin
6. Good coverage
Cons of MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation
1. Tests on Animals
2. Won’t suit dry / sensitive skin type
3. Oxidises a little on my skin
4. Not budget friendly
5. Not Travel friendly
2. Won’t suit dry / sensitive skin type
3. Oxidises a little on my skin
4. Not budget friendly
5. Not Travel friendly
MBF Rating
3/5
MBF Advises
This foundation is a good for oily skin people who want a good coverage and a matte finish otherwise for Dry or acne-prone sensitive skin, it’s a BIG No-No.
Max Studio Fix
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