MAC Studio Fix Review

Oh MAC Studio Fix, where have you been all my life?! If I had discovered this sooner it would have saved me from countless hours of spilling liquid foundation everywhere and caking on several products to achieve the amount of coverage I wanted; this product has totally saved me.

It is marketed by MAC as a "powder foundation" - meaning it gives the same coverage as a liquid in a powder form. This is a perfect item for someone who likes the look of liquid foundation but doesn't want to deal with the mess it can create. It also rocks because you can adjust the amount of coverage you get from the product by applying it with different brushes or using it wet. The packaging is fabulous because it includes a separate compartment to store your sponge. (Never store your sponges on top of the powder in a compact because it transfers the oils from your skin to the makeup and it doesn't work as well, there's a little pro tip for you girls!) I was able to wash the sponge it came with to keep re-using it so I didn't have to keep buying a new one, another awesome feature of this product.

So, how exactly do you apply this sucker to get the maximum benefits? I have had a lot of women say it's kind of daunting since they are only familiar with liquid foundations, so I will hold your hand and we will get through this together! 

First you have to determine what kind of coverage you want: regular, medium, or heavy. For regular coverage all you have to do is use the included sponge to apply it or use a fluffy powder/blush brush. For medium coverage use a foundation brush, and for the heaviest amount you can wet the foundation brush and then dip it into the product and apply it the way you would with liquid foundation. (The color often ends up darker after you wet it, so take the into consideration when choosing which shade you are buying.)

Now that you have gotten beautified, you're going to throw your Studio Fix in your bag, put on your sassiest outfit and walk out the door, right? Wrong! Studio Fix is a foundation so you don't want to use it throughout the day to touch up your face as it will become more and more caked on. The best thing to do is to carry a regular powder or oil blotting powder with you and use that for touch ups. It will go over the Studio Fix beautifully and no one will ever know the difference. Also, Studio Fix tends to oxidize throughout the day and get darker as it mixes with the oils in your skin so when you are choosing a shade at the store you might want to consider going one or two shades lighter than normal.

Ok ladies I have to go rinse out this hair dye I've had in my hair for entirely too long...but you should all stay on top of my posts because I will be doing a giveway very soon...yes that means FREE MAKEUP! I'll keep you guys posted on all the details.

xoxo
makeup mistress