MUFE or MAC foundation?

slick

Well-known member
I also love both brands and I wear both brands regularly. But if I only got one foundation for the rest of my life I would definitely go with MUFE. I think MUFE is ahead of the game in terms of formulation and technology, and it looks much better in photos compared to MAC. MAC is catching up, as I think their 2 most recent foundations (Studio Sculpt and Pro Longwear) have been their best by far. Most all MAC foundations broke me out in the past (I'm looking at you, Studio Fix Fluid!), but that hasn't been the case with their newer foundations. However, there isn't a foundation that I would NOT recommend from MUFE. They are ALL of exceptional quality, whereas there are several MAC formulas that I would definitely stay away from! But obviously, when it comes to foundation it really depends on the individiual's needs and skin type. Your mileage varies so much with foundation, so the best thing to do would be to try it out first if you can. Just because I think MUFE have the best foundations currently available on the market doesn't mean that you will find one that works for you!

My first recommendation would be to try MUFE HD, its the best all-around formula IMO. If you feel the coverage is lacking, you could mix it with a small amount of concealer. But If you have dry skin, you might want to also try MAC Studio Sculpt. Good luck in your search!
 

Ingenue

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MUFE all the way. I like MAC for what it's good for... but I'm not using their foundations on myself or my clients. The potential for pore clogging and breakouts is too great. And I used to work for MAC so I can't even front like I've never used them before and didn't like them for what they could do. But at the end of the day, MUFE is just better for the skin.
 

OXkimmieXO

Active member
MUFE foundations are AMAZING!!!! highly recommended, I have oily/acne prone skin, so I use Mat Velvet, but MUFE has a variety of options. Good luck!
 

fieran

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I LOVE Mac's Face & Body foundation. You can only get it at a free standing or pro store and not at the counters. I've tried almost all the other Mac foundations and this one is probably the best one! I believe it's water based so it feels really light on the skin but you can layer it for more coverage. Once you set it with either the mineralized skinfinish or setting powder, it looks awesome. I first got a sample of it from the Mac store then bought a bottle (which lasts forever because it's 4 fl oz for $32 compared to MUFE's HD which is 1fl oz for $40)

Hi, would the Face & Body foundation work well for combination skin? I have part oily, part dry skin.
 

Mabelle

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MUFE alllll the way.
I cannot stand the thick goopy oily mac foundation that feel so heavy on my face. not only that, but they do not make a colour for me. EVERYTHING NC or NW looks orange on me. That and i get hives all over my face when i wear them.

MUFE HD 115 is aperfect match. i apply it with the sephora no. 45 mineral buffing brush and it is flawless and wears all day. Uber natural.

Face and body is a fantastic formula, unfortunatly im in between colours... but i was told there are new colours coming out!!

Mat Velvet is a great formula. the only thing is, it can be a bit on the cakey side. I always tell people with a normal/dry skin that want to use it to put your product on the brush and give it a generous spray of a misting product like fix + or mist and fix. The liquid gives the formula more movement, and thus wont go on so heavy and make like looking. I wish this had a diffrent packaging.
 

francescaD

Well-known member
MUFE! Its lightweight.
MAC is heavy as f*** and it looks bad with dry skin. also limited shade selection
 

Rania88

Member
I've been thinking about trying make up forever as well but wasn't sure how they were. Ive been using studio fix fluid(nc50) I have had no problems and honestly I don't feel that it is heavy. But I want expand my foundation options. And I keep on hearing its good with photos(unlike the studio fix fluid my face looks much lighter than my vary because of the SPF). I have a question about the hd setting powder. Does it create a ghost shade?
 

shontay07108

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Less is more with the setting powder and you have to buff it in to avoid a white cast on the face. If you do this, then it's fantastic.
 

Babylard

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I have always struggled with foundations. I have huge pores and my skin is extremely combo. I get oil, but at the same time, my skin somewhat dry. A lot of foundations look patchy and makes the dryness very visible. I used to think that my skin is oily, but now I realized that it is dry too. I think it is important to sample all your foundations first.

I've sampled MUFE face and body, HD and matte velvet. I purchased Face and body. HD and matte velvet doesn't look flawless on me and makes the pores and dry texture a lot more visible, so I do not like those 2 very much. I use face and body with MAC prolongwear concealer. face and body is sheer, but very cooling on the skin and hides the dry skin by moisturizing it. I need concealer to cover up old scaring on my cheeks.

MAC, I have sampled studio fix and I like it. I didn't buy it because it runs so yellow. I own studio sculpt and it sinks into my pores and separates, I don't like it and it collects dust. I have prolongwear concealer which I really love. it covers so well. I also have the new careblend powder which I really like. it is very silky and non-drying. I also had the mineralize compact which I did not like because it also made the dryness more visible.

I also like the revlon colourstay, but it can be heavy. it applies on flawlessly though. it has this very interesting texture.
 

tuyennguyen

New member
i prefer MUFE than MAC. its much more lightwieght and look as cakey as MAC. bobbi brown is also good but a bit expensive
 

infinitize

Well-known member
I love MAC's mineralize moisture foundation. but they break me out very very bad.. like most mac products do...
I think MUFE is worth a try, but its worth getting a sample first.
Its definitely one of the better mid end brands, but they're now amazing, out of the world, crazy products.. don't expect to much.

from a combination skin's perspective,
HD foundation melts off oily t zone and accentuates dry patches on U zone... but it does have great color selection and is light weight buildable medium coverage.. I personally don't like that it doesn't blend into the skin.. looks better in photos

Mat velvet foundation is one of the best matte foundations I've tried. its not well suited for my skin type, but it makes your skin look chic and not flat.. has great coverage and good finish (velvety to touch). if you have very oily skin, you're better off with a different foundation though.. its better suite for "slightly" oily skin types

Face and body foundation is awesome. you have to try this in person. its very moisturizing and extremely light weight, but it somehow blends in to the skin and sets to a velvety soft powdery finish without looking dry. you can layer multiple times and have it never cake..
but that being said, it has very low coverage..
its also water resistant

Liquid lift foundation isn't very popular, but is not bad. unlike the other foundations, I don't think its water based. it did feel a bit more oily both to touch and on the skin..
its a bit thicker in consistency but coverage wasn't too heavy.. doesn't accentuate dry patches and makes you look like how HD foundation makes you look in camera kind of if you put it on the right way
 

flwrgirl

Member
Currently, I use MUDE HD but it does melt off after couple of hours. have to blot and retouch. MAC foundations just don't work for my skin. Always break me out and my skin is not even sensitive.
 

msvluvsmac

Well-known member
I've always used MAC but now that I've seen so many good reviews, I'm going to try MUFE. I just recently tried their mascara and love it.
 

grevous13

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I should really try the MUFE foundation, i have heard amazing thing about it from all my friends and the Sephora workers always seem to be wearing it. I got a sample of it but it was too dark for me so i took it straight off after applying it onto part of my face.
 

Pamele

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MAC Foundations are waaay better, never had any breakouts on my skin (it's pretty much normal, not sensitive, so maybe it depends), I've only tried HD from MUFE, and it looked so nice after applying, I thought I found new HG,
but after several hours it turned into a mess, I don't even know what happened, but it kind of evaporated lol, it was set with freaking MAC Pro Set, so I was shocked, same story with Aqua Brow, everyone raves about it, but on me it was a mess, it didin't want to stay in one place, it was getting all over my face on holidays, Wet N Wild Cocoa Riche gel liner is perfection and costs nothing, seriously I just don't get why MUFE products hate me so much :D
 

camilaqc

Active member
I never used MUFE foundation, but if you wanna try a new foundation from the same brand, I recommend Matchmaster, it's really very good and works fine for all skin types.
 

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