Beauty Junkie Expert Level 3. July 23rd 2019, 5:38 pm. I love using to set my foundation setting your foundation is very important because it helps make your foundation last all day and night I honestly love that this one is spf 30 so it helps protect you from the harmful rays from the sun. I love using to set my foundation setting your foundation is very important because it helps make your foundation last all day and night I honestly love that this one is spf 30 so it helps. In Detail MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation Review, Swatches and My Experience (Shade: NC 30) The MAC Studio fix fluid foundation was one of the brand foundations (many shades) in my professional kit when as a newbie Artist I was looking for a good base for the clients and after lots of good reviews and some recommendations I decided to buy this product. MAC NC30 Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Review & Swatches MAC NC30 is described by the brand as 'Light to medium golden undertone for light to medium skin.' It is a shade in the Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 range, which is a liquid foundation with a matte finish and medium-full coverage that retails for $30.00 and contains 1 oz.
We all have a product that we once loved, but due to new products coming into our lives, it finds it's way into the back of the drawer, to be sadly forgotten. That product for me was Mac Pro Long wear foundation. For years and years I wore and loved Pro long wear, but due to many new foundations coming into my life, I forgot all about it. That was until I went on the hunt for a foundation that I could wear for my wedding and my love affair with Pro Longwear was ignited all over again.
Shade Range: Like with all Mac foundations, pro longwear comes in a wide variety of shades, including both cool and warm toned shades. I am between 2 shades, so I wear NC 25 during the day and NC 30 at night, but find I'm leaning to the NC 30 more during the day as the NC 25 is a little on the pale side now, with the colour of my hair.
Packaging: The packaging for Pro longwear is a little bit of a let down for me. Every time I pump out some foundation, there is a little bit left on the end of the spout and due to the fact that there is no lid, it inevitably ends up going all over the inside of my makeup drawer. Also it is a glass bottle, so every time I drop it my heart skips a little beat. However, on the plus side, the pump gives out just the right amount of product, so there is minimal waste.
Texture: While this is a very fluid foundation, it sets unbelievably fast and you need to work quickly with it. I find that you need to buff it quickly into your skin other wise it will sit on the top of the skin and look very obvious. However, if you use a little bit at a time and buff in fast, it gives your skin a flawless finish.
Finish: The finish on Pro Longwear, is definitely the best finish of all the Mac foundations. It is neither a dewy or a matte finish, but instead more of a satin finish. Some people say that Pro Long wear gives your skin a very natural finish. I would however, say that it gives it more of a flawless finish, but if you're looking for the your skin but better type of look, you won't find that look from Pro Longwear. Instead if you want to look airbrushed, then that is the look you will get from Pro LongWear. I find that sometimes it can look at little flat on the skin, so to give my skin a bit more of a glow, I mix in a liquid highlighter if I am looking for an extra glow.
Coverage: The coverage of Pro Long wear, is billed as a medium coverage foundation. However, I would say it is definitely a build able medium to full coverage foundation. In the pictures I am having a fairly good skin day, but as you can see, it completely airbrushes out everything to the point it looks like I have used a filter in this picture. While I do still need to use a concealer to cover my dark circle, I don't need as much of a heavy duty one as I do with other foundations.
Lasting power: This is where pro longwear really comes into it's own. This is one of the longest wearing foundations I own. If I apply it at 7:30 in the morning, it is still perfectly in place at 10 that night. Not only that, it won't sweat or slide off your face. I don't wear this with a primer or set it with a powder and it literally doesn't budge.
Skin Type: I honestly think this foundation would suit most skin types, except those with dry skin. When I do have dry patches on my face it can cling a little bit and I find on those days I am better off with Mac Studio fix fluid.
Price: A bottle of Pro Longwear will set you back €36.50, but like always I would suggest that once you know your colour, get someone to pick it up for you when going through the airport, as it is at least 15% cheaper.
This is the perfect foundation for anyone looking for a long wearing foundation, that contains no SPF and therefor won't leave you looking ghosted out in pictures. Having tried a number of foundations over the last few months, I have decided that this will be the foundation that I wear when getting married, as I know I won't have to worry about it wearing off or looking patchy or cakeythroughout they day.
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Any dermatologist will tell you that sun protection is essential every single day, but it's especially important during the summer when the sun's blazing and you're spending more time outdoors. Which means, if there's one thing you shouldn't be leaving the house without this season, it's SPF. And if you're the type to habitually forget to slather your face, you'll be glad to know there's now a more seamless way to work sun protection into your regime. It's MAC Cosmetics' Prep + Prime Fix+ SPF 30 Sun Spray — a brand-new iteration of the cult-loved makeup setting mist supercharged with a dose of all-important SPF.
If you were to dig through your friend's beauty collection or survey several makeup artists, there's one MAC Cosmetics product you're almost guaranteed to find. The brand's beloved Prep + Prime setting spray, which has been a makeup shelf staple since its introduction — and has since expanded from its original into other formulas, like a matte finish and more recently, summer-ready fruit-scented iterations. And clearly, MAC wasn't finished.
On June 21, the brand introduced another new version of the fan favorite setting spray, and this one is particularly suited for the current season. MAC's new Prep + Prime Fix+ SPF 30 Sun Spray, $28 and now available exclusively on Ulta's site before launching in Ulta stores on July 18, may just be the most ingenious iteration yet thanks to its multi-tasking formula that combines makeup-setting power and sun protection into one simple step.
The weightless formula delivers instant sun protection via a unique blend of powders and SPF that dries down on skin quickly to a soft, smooth, and clear finish — with no white cast or greasy, shiny residue left behind. The SPF included in the spray offers broad spectrum UVA and UVB coverage at a strength of 30, serving up protection against the damaging effects of sun exposure that can lead to signs of aging (aka hyperpigmentation, a blotchy, red complexion, and fine lines).
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It's ideal for all skin tones, and has been tested by dermatologists and ophthalmologists to ensure it's effective and safe to use on even sensitive skin — it's even labeled as non-acnegenic, which means it's not likely to cause any breakouts. And because it's a setting spray at the end of the day, you can rest assured that MAC's new Prep + Prime Fix+ SPF 30 Sun Spray won't affect the wear or finish of your makeup. Whether you prefer a dewy finish or like a matte look, this spray won't impact your desired effect, but it will keep your face looking fresh all day.
And if you typically shirk SPF because you simply can't be bothered, you'll be glad to know this spray couldn't be easier to use. Simply spritz the sun protection product under or over your makeup, making sure to shake the bottle well before use to emulsify the SPF and powder for even application.
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Practice safe sun this summer by snagging a bottle of MAC's new SPF spray below, or head to the brand's own site or select stores on August 5 and August 8, respectively.
