MAC - Well Defined (Studio Sculpt) Discussion

[Winthrop44]

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Originally Posted by abbyquack Kinda OT, does anyone know what color NC15 would be in MUFE HD? I don't live near Sephora to check for myself

The chart Shoegal-fr linked you to is great, but in my experience there is no perfect match for NC15. 117 was the closest I could get but it was still too dark on me personally....I feel it's more like NC15-20, leaning towards 20. The lightest shade, 110, is way pink. I really wish they made lighter neutral and yellow shades.

 

[trojanchick99]

I think I love this. So, I tried it on at my freestanding, and I wasn't sure. But then I remembered the lighting is awful there, so I left the store and checked it in daylight. Wow, it looked amazing. I bought it on the spot and tried it today. I used my 187 and while it wasn't as good as the MA, it really evened out my skintone and covered the redness on my cheeks.
I cannot wait to try this with the new invisible powder.
BTW, I run NC35-40 and was matched with NC30.

 

[leenybeeny]

I am usually an NC35-40 and was given samples of NC25 and NC35. The NC25 was too light, and the NC35 seems a bit dark for me this time of year, so I mixed the two and that seems to be perfect. I would probably go up to the 35 in summer.

I applied with my 187 brush.. a little goes a *very* long way... and then I take my fingertips and give myself a little all over facerub. I generally find that with heavier coverage foundations this works really well because the warmth from my fingers helps to do the final blending.

Then I used a translucent powder overtop with my kabuki and I love the way it looks. I am not sure that this is a foundation I would like for the summer, but in the winter when my skin is much more sallow and uneven, it's great.

Oh and another thing that is a huge bonus for me.. it really seems to fill in and make my pores disappear. Woohoo!

 

[dreamer246]

This collection is still not yet released here, but as I was waiting for my MA today, I went to smell the SFF and golly they really do stink!

 

[capmorlovesmac]

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Originally Posted by dreamer246 This collection is still not yet released here, but as I was waiting for my MA today, I went to smell the SFF and golly they really do stink!

After a while you get used to it and learn to love it.

 

[dreamer246]

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Originally Posted by capmorlovesmac After a while you get used to it and learn to love it.

I can't imagine falling in love with that smell!

I love my Lancome foundation though.. Smells nice.

 

[Moxy]

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Originally Posted by dreamer246 This collection is still not yet released here, but as I was waiting for my MA today, I went to smell the SFF and golly they really do stink!

I actually love the gluey smell of SFF

Never bothered me!

 

[dreamer246]

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Originally Posted by Moxy I actually love the gluey smell of SFF Never bothered me!

Hahaha. Did you like it at first sniff, or did it grow on you?

 

[Moxy]

T'was love at first sniff

 

[capmorlovesmac]

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Originally Posted by Moxy T'was love at first sniff

The first time I sniffed SFF I was like

but then while I applied it I automatically
sniffed more and loved it!

*sniffs some SFF now*

 

[dreamer246]

Hmm. Looks like I'll have to train my nose if I'm going to use SFF. Either that or I'll stick with my current foundation or try MUFE.

What concealer is good to use for oily skin? Is it the one that comes in a squeezy tube, I think it's called Select Cover Up or something? An MA recommended me that a long time ago.

 

[Moxy]

I had both Select Cover up and Select Moisture cover and loved them equally! I couldnt decide for just one, although on ME, I'd say Select Cover Up was a really good overall concealer, and the Moisture cover one did a little better for the under eye circles. But that's just for me

 

[dreamer246]

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Originally Posted by Moxy I had both Select Cover up and Select Moisture cover and loved them equally! I couldnt decide for just one, although on ME, I'd say Select Cover Up was a really good overall concealer, and the Moisture cover one did a little better for the under eye circles. But that's just for me

^^ But you don't have oily skin, do you?

 

[Moxy]

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Originally Posted by dreamer246 ^^ But you don't have oily skin, do you?

Yes I do.

 

[dreamer246]

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Originally Posted by Moxy Yes I do.

Ok I will go and check out the concealers after I'm done with my old tube. My dark eye circles are getting too severe to ignore anymore.

 

[Sanayhs]

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Originally Posted by dreamer246 Hmm. Looks like I'll have to train my nose if I'm going to use SFF. Either that or I'll stick with my current foundation or try MUFE. What concealer is good to use for oily skin? Is it the one that comes in a squeezy tube, I think it's called Select Cover Up or something? An MA recommended me that a long time ago.

I love my MUFE foundation. And, maybe it's just me, but I have ZERO love for MAC concealers. Anti-love, even.

 

[dreamer246]

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Originally Posted by Sanayhs I love my MUFE foundation. And, maybe it's just me, but I have ZERO love for MAC concealers. Anti-love, even.

Are you a fan of MUFE HD too? I remember reading some raves about that product a few pages back, and it made me interested to try it out after I'm done with my current foundation. I hope it isn't too pricey to afford though.

What concealer is not bad, in your opinion? I don't know much about concealers because I didn't use them very often until recently, now I put it on everytime I do my makeup.

 

[leenybeeny]

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Originally Posted by dreamer246 Are you a fan of MUFE HD too? I remember reading some raves about that product a few pages back, and it made me interested to try it out after I'm done with my current foundation. I hope it isn't too pricey to afford though. What concealer is not bad, in your opinion? I don't know much about concealers because I didn't use them very often until recently, now I put it on everytime I do my makeup.

The MUFE HD is worth the price.. a little goes a very long way. I only need half a pump to do my whole face

 

[Sanayhs]

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Originally Posted by dreamer246 Are you a fan of MUFE HD too? I remember reading some raves about that product a few pages back, and it made me interested to try it out after I'm done with my current foundation. I hope it isn't too pricey to afford though. What concealer is not bad, in your opinion? I don't know much about concealers because I didn't use them very often until recently, now I put it on everytime I do my makeup.

I'm actually a mat velvet + user, which may appeal to you since it plays well with oily skin (which I don't have, but I love the coverage, matte finish, shade and how it holds up if I get sweaty!). I've never tried HD.

I'm still seeking a concealer for under my eyes that I don't hate.

For my face, I'm currently using a custom blend of Ben Nye and NYX, and it's... passable. Due to my particular skintone and limited range of choices available locally (not to mention limited budget), I have issues with locating an appropriate concealer.

 

[obentick]

mac sculpt foundation

Well I am a mac addict and now I want to know more about the sculpt foundation. I am just wondering if the spf 15 sculpt foundation from mac is any good. And if it is how do you use it and can someone tell me the cons and pros, I would really appreciated. Also., I have studio fix, sheer select loose powder, mineral presses powder and select spf 15.