MAC Studio Waterweight Foundation SPF 30 (Sep 2015)

jesesims

jesesims

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Is it absolutely necessary to buy the brush? I picked up the foundation a couple weeks ago and I do really like but I've been eyeing the brush like a hawk. I don't want to splash out on it if it's not worth it.
 
leonah

leonah

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jesesims said:
Is it absolutely necessary to buy the brush? I picked up the foundation a couple weeks ago and I do really like but I've been eyeing the brush like a hawk. I don't want to splash out on it if it's not worth it.
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yes I like it a lot. and I don't have anything like it so it's a welcome addition to my brush family
 
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poodle649

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jesesims said:
Is it absolutely necessary to buy the brush? I picked up the foundation a couple weeks ago and I do really like but I've been eyeing the brush like a hawk. I don't want to splash out on it if it's not worth it.
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I have been loving the foundation jusy fine without the new brush. I have a pretty dense flat topped brush I've been using with it. Since I've bought a lot of brushes over the past few months I didn't want to splurge on it, but if you can I would! Felt great in store. Just not unique enough for me to jump at.
 
Sarah Townsend

Sarah Townsend

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I bought the foundation in nw20, and have been wearing it consistently for 2 weeks. I love that it's a little more velvety than face and body, slightly matter but still dewy enough for me. I am moisturizing the crap out of my skin so I'm ready for winter, and it's working beautifully. I love a more matte look for fall, it just looks better with fall lipsticks and eyemakeup. I am a fingers or beauty blender girl, and so far, think that's working, I may buy the brush when I buy my second bottle. I heard that it's magic set with msfn, but my pan has gone missing, so I haven't tried it.
 
NaomiH

NaomiH

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leonah said:
out of topic but I really wish mac had a customer/membership club thing (that is not their pro membership) on their own websites and stand-alone stores :crybaby:  
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That'd be nice. I also wish they were on ebates.
 
Naynadine

Naynadine

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Finally got the 196 brush. To be honest, I don't like it as much as I thought I would, it is not as soft as I expected. It gives more coverage than the Shiseido foundation brush, but still I think I prefer that one. The 196 just doesn't feel as comfortable on my skin so I don't think it's a keeper. Especially since the Shiseido was around €25 and this is €45.
 
NaturallyUrs

NaturallyUrs

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Naynadine said:
Finally got the 196 brush. To be honest, I don't like it as much as I thought I would, it is not as soft as I expected. It gives more coverage than the Shiseido foundation brush, but still I think I prefer that one. The 196 just doesn't feel as comfortable on my skin so I don't think it's a keeper. Especially since the Shiseido was around €25 and this is €45. 
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I was just about to ask about the brush. I got mached for Nw50 and I like it a lot! But I'm having trouble finding the perfect application. I feel like using my faux beauty blender I'm wasting the product... Like the sponge is taking up more of the product then it being on my face (which is saying a lot since I only use at Mac 2-3 droplets of foundation) Is a flat top brush the best way to go with this foundation?
 
SleepingBeauty

SleepingBeauty

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I bought the foundation on Monday and have been wearing it ever since. I'm not overly impressed with it, to be honest. I have dry skin and the foundation emphasizes the dry patches on my nose.
 
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Yazmin

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The brush is amazing, IMO! I've only used it with my EL Doublewear, and it applies and blends like a dream. Usually, I'd blend some more with my beauty blender, but I haven't had to when using this brush. Definitely money well spent!
 
shimmygirl

shimmygirl

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Haven't bought anything new from Mac since the Bao Bao Wan....anyways I thought this new foundation sounds good...only mac foundation I have is the face and body (C5)...got a sample from the store yesterday...I was given nc40....I like that I don't feel it but I wish it has a little bit more coverage...sure ain't as runny as f&b though...
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MRV

MRV

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I've been wearing my NC25 for a few weeks and I like it over Strobe (and under MSFN). I'm used to dewyness, so it's good in that respect.
 
NaturallyUrs

NaturallyUrs

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shimmygirl said:
Haven't bought anything new from Mac since the Bao Bao Wan....anyways I thought this new foundation sounds good...only mac foundation I have is the face and body (C5)...got a sample from the store yesterday...I was given nc40....I like that I don't feel it but I wish it has a little bit more coverage...sure ain't as runny as f&b though...
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I think you look gorgeous!
 
NaturallyUrs

NaturallyUrs

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Naynadine said:
Quote:Originally Posted by NaturallyUrs

I was just about to ask about the brush.

I got mached for Nw50 and I like it a lot! But I'm having trouble finding the perfect application.

I feel like using my faux beauty blender I'm wasting the product... Like the sponge is taking up more of the product then it being on my face (which is saying a lot since I only use at Mac 2-3 droplets of foundation)

Is a flat top brush the best way to go with this foundation?


I would say yes, but it doesn't have to be this one.
It does give good coverage though and due to its density it doesn't take up a lot of product, to me it just doesn't feel as gentle on my skin as I'd like. I think I'll get the Marc Jacobs Face III or the largest Hakuhodo foundation brush instead, although the latter is $72 plus shipping so I'll probably opt for the MJ. Chanel has a new flat top one as well.
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Ah! Thanks for your input!
 
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