Mac Studio Fix Fluid Foundation - Review

 

I have been using Mac Studio Fix Fluid for a while now and thought it was about time I did a review on it . Its a really popular foundation here in Ireland , mainly for the fact that Irish girls love heavy coverage foundation to hide our rosy cheeks .

This foundation comes in a 30ml glass bottle with no pump . You have to buy the pump separately which is annoying but it saves pouring too much out and it going to waste .

 

There is spf 15 in it which is pretty standard , not too much so there isn't any harsh flash back . The coverage of this foundation is definitely full . It has a matte finish but I always set it with a translucent setting powder to keep it in place . Use a light hand when applying because it is easy to go overboard and look like you could chisel off your make up . The smell is something a lot of people hate about this foundation , it doesn't really bother me that much . The smell is kind of like paint .

I wouldn't wear this foundation on and everyday basis because my skin would not be able to handle it but for a night out it's a staple .Nc20, Nc25 and Nc35 are my most used shades in my kit and match fake tan really well .They have a huge range of skin tone colours .  I have never had a problem with this foundation coming off what so ever . My favourite way to apply it is with a stippling brush or a beauty blender for a more natural look . I find myself using a lot of product because of the thick consistency not blending out much .

This foundation retails at £22 and the pump costs £4.50. A cheaper alternative is the Maybelline Superstay 24hour Foundation (£8.99) , which may I say might even have better staying power .

 

 

I am wearing this foundation in the pictures shown . I have setting powder on , highlighter above my cheekbones , tip of my nose ,cupid's bow , a little blusher on and some bronzer . Also if you look on my Instagram (alannahharriganmua) this foundation is what is used on most of my make up looks .

 

 

Is there any foundations you would like me to try out or review ?

 

Thanks for reading and I hope you all have a lovely week .

Alannah x

5 steps to Dewy Skin (for all skin types)

So since its going into summer I thought it was an appropriate time to do a step by step guide on how to get lovely glowy/dewy/healthy/radiant/luminous/moisturised(I think you get the point) looking skin.But not oily , theres a difference . I have written a 5 step guide on how to achieve it but you can add more or less steps depending on how intense of a glow you want .

Dewy Skin

                                                                        Oily Skin


Normal to Dry Skin 

Step 1 : Exfoliate . Exfoliating your skin will get rid of all the dead skin cells and leave your skin feeling softer , smoother and more radiant .

Step 2 : Moisturise. The perfect base for your foundation is mositurized skin.

Step 3 : Illuminate.  My favourite illuminator is the mars illuminator in orgasm , it gives a lovely Victoria secret model glow and i mean who doesn't want that ?

Step 4 : Foundation . Use a dewy foundation .

Step 5: Highlighter . Of course this was going to be included , got to love a little (or a lot) of highlighter .Hightlight the places in your face you want to stand out (places I like to highlight are the tip of my nose , inner tear-duct , cupids bow , under my eyebrows and the tops of the cheekbones)


Oily to Combination Skin 

Step 1 : Exfoliate.  Get rid of any dead skin cells on your face .

Step 2 : Prime .Apply a mattifying primer .

Step 3  : Foundation .Again Matte.

Step 4 : Highlighter .Highlight the places in your face you want to stand out (places I like to highlight are the tip of my nose , inner tear-duct , cupids bow , under my eyebrows and the tops of the cheekbones)

Step 5 : Spray . Apply some Mac fix plus to the sides of your face  , not the centre . This will make the highlighter more intense and make your skin not look overly matte or cakey.

Products I recommend 

Normal to Dry 
Exfoliator : Matis Youth Grain
Moisturiser : Embroylisse Lait Creme , Bioderma Hydrabio Riche
Highlighter : Sleek Highlighter
Illuminator : Nars Illuminator 
Foundation : The body shop Moisture foundation , Boujois Healthy Mix Serum  , No7 Stay perfect superlight foundation 
Powder : Ben nye neutral set translucent powder 

Oily to Combination 
Exfoliator : Matis Youth Grain
Primer : Smashbox photofinish primer 
Foundation : Make up forever Hd foundation 
Highlighter :  Sleek Highlighter
Spray :Mac Fix Plus , NYX Cosmetics Setting Spray - Dewy Finish

                                                                     Powder
This step is the difference between dewy and oily looking skin . Powder your t- zone so it looks matte and you will have a nice healthy glow on your cheeks . Why powder ? Well basically most people get oily around there t-zone and if you highlight that part of your face people might see it as being oily . If your skin is really dry this step isn't necessary .

Want to take that luminous glow to the next level ? You could use a blush with a little shimmer(Nars Orgasm blush) in it or a dewy setting spray (Nyx dewy setting spray) .Cream blushes and bronzers also help to achieve this look .

Hope this helped any one that likes this look I know a lot of people like matte skin so I promise to do a few looks with matte skin in the future . If you have any questions make sure to comment below and I will get back to you .

Which do you prefer matte or dewy skin ?

Alannah x