My friend has been using it for a few months and her makeup looks great on her and evens out her blotchy complexion. People on here seem to dislike it but I
just wanted to know why since her face hasn't broken out by using it and I was thinking about buying it myself
Is MAC foundation really that bad?
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Posts: 19356 (10/12/2009 10:34 PM) |
I've heard from most people that it's pretty awful for your skin.
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Posts: 16906 (10/12/2009 10:39 PM) |
For some people, yes. Not everybody has a bad reaction to it, but plenty of people do.
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Posts: 407 (10/12/2009 10:40 PM) |
the girls at the mac counter always have the worst skin
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Posts: 3198 (10/12/2009 10:40 PM) |
For me I have to use a really good cleanser to get all the makeup off at the end of the night - it's really good at staying on but you fall asleep with it
on it is horrible for your skin.
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Posts: 21418 (10/12/2009 10:40 PM) |
YES YES YES. It made my skin awful and I cried.
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Posts: 16907 (10/12/2009 10:40 PM) |
If you want a lot of coverage, try out Cover FX. It's a cream foundation, which I never used to use, but this stuff is seriously AMAZING.
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Posts: 16908 (10/12/2009 10:42 PM) |
The worst MAC foundations for your skin are probably Studio Fix Fluid and Studio Fix. The lighter ones aren't as bad as those ones, but I'm still not a
fan of MAC foundations.
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Posts: 15261 (10/12/2009 10:42 PM) Friendliest JJBer '09
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It's hit or miss. I know some people LOVE that stuff, others hate it.
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Posts: 16 (10/12/2009 10:44 PM)
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I used Bare Minerals for a while and now I use Clinique Perfectly Real liquid foundation and I like it a lot. It doesn't mess with my skin and I feel like
it stays on longer and better than BM did. If I don't put on a sheer powder on top, it also tends to give off a more natural (non-dry) look.
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Posts: 12968 (10/12/2009 10:44 PM) |
I didn't like it by itself but I actually have been mixing it with another foundation that is lighter coverage (and actually a lighter shade because the
shit the woman gave me does not match my skintone at all
 under those bright mall lights, it looked fine but once I got home I was like  ) and
it's been fine for me. Didn't like the lighter coverage by itself and didnt like the MAC by itself so I thought it'd try 'em together.
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Posts: 7165 (10/12/2009 10:45 PM) |
I have pretty sensitive skin, and I use MAC without any problem. (I use the Select SPF foundation, btw, not the Studio Fix).
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Posts: 5513 (10/12/2009 10:47 PM) |
Scarlet...what's the MAC foundation that comes in a little soft plastic bottle. If that makes sense. It kind of narrows as it gets to the top and almost
looks like a long nipple? lol ok that was a horrible description and you probably have no idea what I'm talking about. I have studio fix fluid right now
and I feel it's a little too...heavy. My friend has the one I was trying to describe and hers seems more water based and not so thick.
Edit: This is what she has. Which type is this? 
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10/12/2009 10:51 PM.
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Posts: 4792 (10/12/2009 10:49 PM) |
I love it. It makes my skin looks flawless and I'm fair so it blends well with my skin and last longer than most foundations out there. I like the powder,
and eye shadow colors too.
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Posts: 762 (10/12/2009 10:50 PM) |
Can anyone recommend a powder foundation that has the same coverage as Studiofix? I'll stop using it if I can find one that's comparable to it.
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Posts: 585 (10/12/2009 10:51 PM) |
yankeefanNcali wrote: Which MAC foundation do you use? I'm using Bare Minerals at the moment and that stuff has NO coverage whatsoever and is too light. I have a few scars on my face that I like to cover up and I feel like it does absolutely nothing to cover it up, even when I use the concealer brush you can still see the dark tint. It's good to put on after foundation but using BM alone does not do enough of a job for "night" makeup. |
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Posts: 16909 (10/12/2009 10:55 PM) |
DoesThatSparkle wrote: That's Face and Body. We didn't sell it at the counter, so I don't know a lot about it. I know that it still has quite a bit of coverage, but I don't think it's as much as Studio Fix Fluid, and I haven't heard about it being really bad for your skin like Studio Fix Fluid. |
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Posts: 4794 (10/12/2009 11:01 PM) |
Kappaxgirl wrote: 
shade NW 15 I have also done the shade 20 too. You don't need to put it on too heavy. It last and also it will keep a long time. 
A modern foundation that combines a natural matte finish and medium-buildable coverage with broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 15. Comfortable and long-wearing: lasts for up to eight hours. Applies smoothly, builds coverage quickly and easily. Contains specially treated micronized pigments and soft-focus powders for a super-smooth look that helps minimize the appearance of imperfections. Absorbs and disperses oil. Contains special skin-conditioning ingredients. Oil free. I also use the powder foundation it does well too. I always keep it in my bag. My friend uses this  She said the compact foundation works and covers better
for her. I don't need it that heavy. But this is what she uses and she liked it better than Lancome
A creamy compact foundation blending a radiant natural-satin medium-to-buildable coverage with a silky feel. Skin pampering and conditioning: delivers moisture, provides everyday UVA/UVB and anti-oxidant protection, while micro-fine light-diffusing filters soften the appearance of fine lines. Provides dry skins with a smooth, high-comfort, moisture finish: original M·A·C fans will love it. Dermatologist-tested. Non-acnegenic. Apply with 190 Foundation Brush or Sponge. Bestselling Shades | All Shades 10 g / 0.35 us oz
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Posts: 586 (10/12/2009 11:02 PM) |
Scarlet, did/do you work at MAC? What foundation would you recommend to someone who has oily skin that's prone to some breakouts? Or should I stay clear of
MAC because of that
I'm just wanting a heavier foundation for when I go out at night so it's something I won't be wearing all the time all
day. And I like to have at least medium coverage if it helps.
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Posts: 16518 (10/12/2009 11:15 PM) |
I read a lot of bad things about MAC foundation but I have never really had an issue with it.
I now use MAC Face and Body foundation and I LOVE it. It's water based. Fantastic coverage, never irritates my dry/sensitive skin. I never get break outs to begin with, but I have never gotten any with this foundation. It doesn't have SPF but I used a separate one anyways. It looks great in photos as well. It's on sold at free standing stores, not at MAC counters fyi. Plus, the bottle of Face and Body is huge, you get so much for your money. |
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Posts: 16263 (10/12/2009 11:23 PM) |
I have dry to normal skin, and use MAC studio fix nearly every day. It works really well for me ... it evens out my skin tone without looking heavy/cakey. I
apply it using my fingertips, so the application is more sheer and natural-looking vs. applying with a foundation brush. I've been singing its praises for
the past few years ... I wouldn't use any other foundation.
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