I own 2 MAC foundations which is the Studio Sculpt, in NC42 and the Studio Fix Powder Foundation in NC43. Most of the time, I apply my foundations with a beauty blender or the Zoeva #102 Silk Finish. MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 NC42 30ml 1.0oz Shade Nc42 - True Medium Beige With Golden Undertone For Medium Skin Oil-Free Mac Studio Fix Fluid Foundation Spf15 is a modern foundation with a natural matte finish and broad spectrum protection. MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation NC42 Review The MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation comes in a glass bottle which makes it difficult to travel with. Considering the price of the foundation, I have to be careful as one slip-up and the bottle might fall and shatter into pieces.
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Shade comparison between Mac Studio Fix Fluid and Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Foundation
Mac Studio Fix Fluid Shade
Closest Shade Match in Estee Lauder Double Wear SIP
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NC42
4W1 Honey Bronze
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NC44
4W2 Toasty Toffee
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NC45
5W1 Bronze (can also use 4W4 Hazel)
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Mac NC42 vs Estee Lauder 4W1 Honey Bronze
Mac NC44 vs Estee Lauder 4W2 Toasty Toffee
Mac NC45 vs Estee Lauder 5W1 Bronze (can also use 4W4 Hazel)
Hey everyone!
Today I’m reviewing my most favorite foundation these days. This review has been pending for more than 3 months now, and I don’t really know what stopped me from reviewing it for so long, but without any further delay, here’s why I love love love the MAC Pro Longwear Foundation. I got the shade NC42 after the MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC45 started to look too orange on me. NC42 is a better match for me currently.
About MAC Pro Longwear Foundation NC42: A comfortable, long-wearing foundation that gives up to 15 hours of wear in any environmental condition. Lightweight and creamy, applies and blends easily leaving the skin feeling soft and free to breathe all day while controlling oil. Specially treated micronized pigments help give a smoother, more flawless, natural finish with stay-true colour.
Price: Rs. 2150 for 30mL
Packaging: The MAC Pro Longwear Foundation comes in the standard black and white MAC carton, a favorite of mine for being a classic! The product as such comes in a transparent glass bottle with a black colored, plastic cap-cum-pump. The packaging is simple and classy, and I love it.1
Available in 24 shades.
Ingredients: Mentioned below ?
My take on MAC Pro Longwear Foundation NC42: The foundation is a liquid foundation, slightly thick in consistency as compared to other liquid foundations, and is very pigmented. It applies smoothly, and is very easy to blend into the skin. Gives medium to full coverage. The foundation gives a semi-matte finish on it’s own. For my oily skin, I generally set the foundation with the MAC Studio Fix Powder plus Foundation of the MAC Select Sheer Loose Powder.
The foundation works well for my oily skin. I do apply a primer, mostly the MAC Matte creme on the face before applying the foundation. Those with combination skin will love it too. Those with normal/ dry skin would need to moisturise the skin well before application.
The foundation stays on for a good 10+ hours on the skin. It does not budge much once applied to the skin. Doesn’t melt away from the skin even in humid climate (tested in both Delhi and Mumbai ? ) and doesn’t oxidise on me. On days when I want luminous finish, I generally mix 2 pumpfuls of foundation with one spray of MAC Fix+ Fluid and then apply it to the face. That way,t he foundation stays on for almost the whole day. I have tested this foundation for upto 13 hours, and can vouch for the staying power. The foundation has not caused any skin reaction or acne break-outs on the skin as yet. The SPF 10 is an added bonus during the days, but for evenings it can be a slight dimmer if you are going to be photographed with flash. The white-cast under flash isn’t too apparent, though.
I prefer using the Sigma F80 Flat-top kabuki brush to apply and blend this foundation.
I was matched to the shade NC42, which has a yellow undertone to it ?
And here’s how this foundation looks on me:
Pros of MAC Pro Longwear Foundation NC42:
Easy to blend foundation
Medium to full coverage
Suits normal to oily skin. Those with dry skin should moisturise the skin well before application
Staying power is just amazing!
Easy to use packaging, travel friendly
Cons of MAC Pro Longwear Foundation NC42: No cons as such. If you get the perfect shade match, this is an awesome product to have! The only not-so-good thing is the limited availability in India at the moment.
Verdict: For normal/ combination/ oily skin, this foundation is a God-sent! Doesn’t budge one bit! Do give it a try!
Rating: I like it so much, I’d give it a 10/10.
Mac Studio Fix Oil Free
Have you tried the MAC Pro Longwear Foundation? Which one is your favorite foundation these days? Do share in the comments below ?