The Staples: MAC Studio Fix Fluid

Sunday 31 March 2013

When I was updating my new 'Product Directory' page, I noticed I rarely do reviews of products that are staples in my makeup collection and part of my day-to-day essentials. There are items that I have repurchased multiple times, but have never mentioned on here. So I decided to start a new feature about 'the Staples' in my collection.

Today, I'm going to start off with an oldie, but goodie - MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation. I have repurchased MAC Studio Fix Fluid a few times now and can't seem to let it go.


FOTD with only MAC Studio Fix Fluid as a base. No concealer or powder.

MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation is a matte finish, medium to full coverage foundation that is buildable. I use the shade NC15 and it's the perfect colour match for me. It applies and blends into the skin easily, whether you're using a brush or your fingers. Sometimes if I want a more dewy look, I have mixed in Benefit High Beam or a dewy foundation and it works a treat. This is one of the most long-lasting foundations in my collection and I like to use it when I have long days at work or times where I need my foundation to last. This foundation has SPF 15 in it, which is great for daytime, but I have found that it does not photograph well in flash photography. I know some people have had bad experiences with MAC foundations, but it has never broken me out. It has a strong paint-esque smell to it, which I don't notice when applying to my face (only if I unscrew the cap and sniff). The foundation costs £20.50 for 30ml, which I think is a fair price. However you have to buy the pump separately, which is a little annoying but once you've bought one, you won't need to buy another.

As you can see, I have hardly any bad things to say about MAC Studio Fix Fluid. I think I would as far as saying that this might be my holy grail long lasting foundation.

Have you ever used MAC Studio Fix Fluid before?

Thank you for reading. xoxo, Joy

8 comments:

  1. great review! I don´t use foundation because my skin type..it´s evry oily and whenever I put on foundation or powder it looks like I have taken a face bath in the foundation/makeup..it looks too much on my face even though I put on as little as possible.. :(

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    1. Thanks Dilan. Ooh, that must be annoying that foundations don't last on your skin :( At least you can go out without having to put foundation on. I never leave my house without makeup, which can be annoying x

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  2. Ooh! I've never used the Studio Fix fluid before but I've tried other foundations from MAC... It the other studio one that comes in a tube. This sounds like a nice everyday foundation and it looks great on your skin :D

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    1. Ooh, I've heard good things about that one. It's called Studio Sculpt, right? Thanks, it's definitely a great every day foundation if you're looking for a bit more coverage. x

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  3. I have not tried any of MAC's foundations. I always hear these horror stories about not being matched to the right shade. The one you have is the lighest in the NC color range right?

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    1. I think this is the lightest shade. I thought they might have an NC10, but I might be making that up! Haha x

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  4. Love the post! Great blog, so I'm a New follower on GFC =)

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    1. Thanks Diana and thanks for following :) x

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