Advantages: Easy to use, great coverage, subtle. Disadvantages: A little pricey.
...sure I'll be sticking with MAC foundation for quite some time to come.
MAC (which stands for Make-up Art Cosmetics) started out as a cosmetics brand for make-up artists and gradually garnered cult status through it's reputation for cruelty free products, charity work, and celebrity endorsements. Originally an independent company based in Canada, the company was acquired by Estee Lauder in the late 90s. However the new owners kept the MAC AIDS Fund ... ...and there is also a MAC Pro range for professional make-up artists. The brand seems to specialise in extreme colours, creative new looks, and variety - it's certainly not the brand I would think of if I was trying to create a very 'natural' look. That being said, no one wants to look as though their foundation is painted on. In fact no one wants their foundation to really be 'visible' at all... you just want it to look like you have perfect skin. ...
CloudySkies 16.04.2008
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Advantages: plenty of shades, long lasting, non-oily, SPF protection Disadvantages: not any to mention
...skin. I found it in MAC SELECT SPF 15 FOUNDATION.
MAC boast that this product is a water-based liquid foundation, non oily, giving medium coverage, plus an SPF 15, and it's an unbelievable YES to all 4. What they do not tell you is just how good the coverage REALLY is. If you, like me, have an uneven skin tone then this is just for you, with 21 shades to choose from there will definately be a shade for you. It can be built up as much as you like, ... ...will need to buy the MAC Blot Powder , this helps to set the foundation and also minimises shine - the two are like bread and butter, a winning combination.
It says that it lasts long; I find around lunchtime that I have to use the blot powder to reduce my shiny appearance, as this contains no colour, it's more about matting my skin, as opposed to needed more colour coverage. There is no applicator so you can either use a brush (as they do in the ...
TWIGS 07.05.2005
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Advantages: The wide range, the coverage, consistency Disadvantages: None
...you will notice about the Mac range is the wide range of skin tones it caters for. This is one of the main reasons I first tried their foundation. Before my purchase I wanted to try the foundation, and intially I noticed the coverage was excellent (particularly as I have numerous chicken-pox scars on my face, which I previously had to cover with both foundation and concealer). My skin was matte and looked not far from flawless!
The other plus I ... ...purchased my second bottle of Mac foundation at £19 a bottle and can see this being a regular beauty purchase. As expected every skin type is different however I can say that having sensitive skin myself, the foundation has not irratated or caused me any skin problems.
Packaging and where to Purchase
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The majority of Mac products are smartly packaged in black, with white detailing of the product. When selecting ...
Yazzi1 29.06.2007 (07.07.2007)
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Advantages: spf15, great coverage, good range of shades Disadvantages: none
Mac studio fix fluid is a god send it is the only foundation i let anywhere near my skin. Ok so studio fix is a liquid foundation which provies a medium coverage which you can build up for evening or look fresh in the day, its priced at around £20. This means you can get great coverage without being caked in makeup. The coverage is matte which is perfect for an oily skin tone like mine. Its best applied for a natural coverage with a mac duo fibre ... ...but this is really a treat! But never just order or go out and buy a shade - always visit a mac counter where a consultant will find the perfect fit for you, the staff are always lovely and know exactly what they are doing. best of luck ladys ;) ...
ashleekins 11.07.2009
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I love Mac make-up and use most of their products all the time. I find this foundation particular good for the following reasons:
- Coverage- This foundation provides good coverage throughout the day and you only need a small amount to cover your face so wastage is kept to a minimum. The consistancy is good and it is easy to apply this foundation and blend it with the skins natural tones. The foundation is good to apply with either a brush or a ... ...be applied though.
Colour- The Mac make up range comes in many colours so is suitable for all skin colour ranges. The foundation is available in many different shades and I have one for summer and one for winter. A Mac make up artist is always available on their stands to help you decide which colour to use and they store this information on their database so the next time you need to buy it they know what colour you are, this is particularly handy. ...
acesangel 01.09.2008
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Advantages: Light, great coverage Disadvantages: Expensive at £18
...day i came across the Mac make-up stand in Debenhams and found this particular foundation. It was expensive at £18, a lot more than i would usually pay, but because of the light texture and great range of colours available, i decided to purchase the product as a treat for myself. The Mac range of foundations provides a colour suitable for everyone's skin tone. It is also great for oily skin, as it has a light formula but still gives fantastic coverage. ...
Becky-loves-Bobby 02.02.2009
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Advantages: selection of shades; coverage; ease of blending Disadvantages: awkward pouring; more expensive than average
...dark. I was drawn to Mac because of the range of shades on offer.
Perhaps it was just my experience, but I found the lady who served me in-store to be refreshingly blunt. Instead of the usual false air one encounters at cosmetic stands, she was extremely professional, while also flat-out telling me what didn't suit my skin tone, and also which type of foundation I should go for, based on my borderline oily skin. Again, I'm not sure if this was unique ... ...refreshing!
Select SPF 15 comes in a 30ml bottle, and unlike the testers, doesn't have a pump at the top. I found this quite cumbersome, as its difficult to pour the exact amount you need.
The foundation itself is light, and gives just the right amount of coverage for me. Those looking for a heavier coverage mightn't be satisfied (I find I need to layer it on to cover a small red mark on my cheek for example), but apart from this it gives a beautiful ...
floodzo81 24.07.2007
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Advantages: Not too heavy on the skin, has SPF and makes your skin look great Disadvantages: It's a bit pricey for a student budget
I bought the Mac foundation over Christmas, and I'm not usually the type to spend more than £5-10 on a makeup prdduct because I'm a bit stingy. I used to think that Mac foundation might be too heavy on my skin since I don't really need a lot of makeup. Also I have sensitive skin, but Mac's foundation does not give me any break outs or problems whatsoever! Its great for sensitive skin in my opinion.
All of my preconceptions about Mac changed once ... ...One great thing about mac is that they have a great variety of make-up in different shades, my colour is NC50 and I usually struggle to get foundation that matches me, its either too dark or way too light, or ashy looking. But this really is a great foundation. Plus it has SPF so it protects the skin.
From personal experience I highly recommend Mac studiofix foundation. ...
Blobby87 21.02.2008
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Advantages: fantastic range of colours, non oily, great coverage Disadvantages: slightly chemically smell, expensive
...foundation until I had a Mac makeover and had this recommended for me. Because Mac products were originally developed for use at fashion shows etc they are of an incredibly high standard. First of all, I have to mention the sheer amount of different shades they have. I have yellow toned skin, and had before had to use pink toned foundation, but at Mac there was a shade that pretty much perfectly matched my original skin tone. The consistency of the ... ...told by the girl at Mac that it 'lets your skin breathe' - I would agree, as my skin has actually cleared up since switching to Mac foundation. There aren't many bad points, but I would say that it's very pricey - £19, I think. Also, it smells a bit weird, sort of like something you might find in a paint box! But apart from that, it's brilliant, and I'd recommend it. ...
blue_orchid_0 12.11.2006
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