MacAddict_Sami
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I've been wearing this for over a week and I am STILL in love... Seriously, In LOVE!
MAC - Well Defined (Studio Sculpt) Discussion
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SmokeSignal16
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I bought my concealer and foundation yesterday, and I cannot get over how good my skin is looking at the moment! I still have very fresh red marks from a bad breakout from last month so I need some coverage! I have my foundation in NC15 and I was going to get the concealer in NC15 as well but then my MA suggested I do the NW15 instead. But so far the color looks fab on me. I'll have to see how it tests through my shft tonight and see if I get super oily or not (I have comb/oily skin) so we shall see!
DirtyPlum
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Bigging up these new tubes of lushness. i spent today applying this on customers and they all kept staring at their faces and my NW45 customer looked OUTSTANDING on her, she was an older lady with uneven skintone, nw43 in some areas etc... but she was glowing and her eyes lit up with I showed her one side of her face in it - glowy and perfectly natural full coverage.
oh and the 190 makes it effortless. invest, guys!
I am blown away by this foundation and concealer... its unbelievable. I'm gonna dream about hydraluminous skin tonight. Mmmmmm...
oh and the 190 makes it effortless. invest, guys!
I am blown away by this foundation and concealer... its unbelievable. I'm gonna dream about hydraluminous skin tonight. Mmmmmm...
purrtykitty
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I love the concealor. After a couple of days of using the NW20 sample I was given, I just had to go back and buy this stuff. I had them match me because the NW20 was just too dark, so I ended up getting NW15. I'll hafta get a NW20 this summer when I have a bit more color.
sinergy
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my sis got studio sculpt today in nc42. she said it feels amazing and looks flawless. also that it felt like foundation and powder in one, dried fast but felt great. she has combo skin so she is wearing it out to a concert tonight. she said she loved it! cant wait till i can get some of my own!!!!
SmokeSignal16
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Okay like everyone else I am in LOVE with this stuff! I just wore this to work and it feels so lightweight. I have been wearing it for about 6-7 hours now and just now am I seeing a tiny bit of shine in my T-zone. I am going to see how it holds up when I am at school tomorrow during my Yoga/Pilates class. I know it's bad to wear makeup when your working out but my skin is not in any condition to be seen right now lol.
AudreyNicole
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I was at my counter last night to B2M for a l/s, and asked for samples of the foundation and consealer. I am normally NW15 in SFF and Studio Moisture Cover. I was matched with NW20 in both the Studio Sculpt foundation and consealer. Today was my first day trying out both samples, and honestly, I am not loving it. The foundation seems to be settling into my pores
You could see every single one. And it felt and looked greasy after a few hours. I couldn't wait to get home and wash it off. I can't imagine how I would look in 80-90 degree heat. I am going to give the consealer a try tomorrow with my SFF and see how it goes. I applied with my fingers, so many that's why it's not looking nice on my skin? I can't afford a new brush right now, but I wonder if a makeup sponge would make a difference? It is so strange because everywhere but my eyes looked greasy. But I put the foundation on my eyelids, put bare canvas over it, and my eyeshadow stayed amazingly vibrant and crease free all day. My shadow looked freshly applied 12 hours later. If I use SFF under my bare canvas, I usually end up creasing slightly after about 8 hours. I will probably use up my sample of the foundation so it doesn't go to waste, but I think I think I will stick with SFF. I will probably end up buying the consealer eventually though. I REALLY wanted to love it, especially after all of the rave reviews. I do really like the tube packaging though. Seems like so much less waste. And I am impressed with the amount of consealer for the price. I was surprised to see that they were the size of a paintpot, and only a few dollars more than the studio tech consealer in the eyeshadow pot.
fm7228
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I totally know what you mean. I do the same thing too. Just a heads up, I wore this while working out and sadly, it comes right off when you are wiping off your sweat. So be very careful. This definitely isn't sweatproof.
Originally Posted by SmokeSignal16
I know it's bad to wear makeup when your working out but my skin is not in any condition to be seen right now lol. |
I totally know what you mean. I do the same thing too. Just a heads up, I wore this while working out and sadly, it comes right off when you are wiping off your sweat. So be very careful. This definitely isn't sweatproof.
babyleese
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I forgot to mention, the MA also suggested squeezing the foundation into the palm of your hand to let it melt a bit -- this makes it creamier and the application process easier.
| Originally Posted by babyleese
^Not MAC_Whore, but I sympathize 'cause I had the hardest time with this foundation -- it's creamy, but very thick as well. Buffing with 187 didn't work well at all for me. It worked a bit better when I dampened the brush a bit and then buffed it on, but it still didn't look that great. I agree that pressing it into the skin would probably be the best method. I don't have a flat foundation brush so I use my fingers. The MA I got my sample from told me that I shouldn't dot it on my face and blend 'cause it dries fast, but I find if I dot and blend it section by section (i.e. dot and blend on forehead, then cheeks, etc) it works A LOT better. The finish looks smoother and covers a lot better and I find it actually looks better after you let it set. I've recently bought a full size tubed and it's amazing how little you need! I only use a pea size and it covers my entire face (and I have problemed skin too). Are any of you acne-prone ladies using a primer with this? I think I need one so any recommendations would be much appreciated! TIA. |
I forgot to mention, the MA also suggested squeezing the foundation into the palm of your hand to let it melt a bit -- this makes it creamier and the application process easier.
Simply Elegant
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If you have the 239 or a similar brush, you barely need any concealer because it's so dense.
| Originally Posted by AudreyNicole
I was at my counter last night to B2M for a l/s, and asked for samples of the foundation and consealer. I am normally NW15 in SFF and Studio Moisture Cover. I was matched with NW20 in both the Studio Sculpt foundation and consealer. Today was my first day trying out both samples, and honestly, I am not loving it. The foundation seems to be settling into my pores
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If you have the 239 or a similar brush, you barely need any concealer because it's so dense.
SmokeSignal16
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Thanks for the heads up! Well in that case I'll stick my Clinique Workout wear then, that stuff covers pretty decent at least but it stays put so that's all that matters. Stupid red acne marks need to go!
| Originally Posted by fm7228
I totally know what you mean. I do the same thing too. Just a heads up, I wore this while working out and sadly, it comes right off when you are wiping off your sweat. So be very careful. This definitely isn't sweatproof. |
Thanks for the heads up! Well in that case I'll stick my Clinique Workout wear then, that stuff covers pretty decent at least but it stays put so that's all that matters. Stupid red acne marks need to go!
fm7228
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Also, if you mix a tiny tiny bit of your moisturizer or sunscreen with this, blending will be a lot easier.
| Originally Posted by babyleese
I forgot to mention, the MA also suggested squeezing the foundation into the palm of your hand to let it melt a bit -- this makes it creamier and the application process easier.
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Also, if you mix a tiny tiny bit of your moisturizer or sunscreen with this, blending will be a lot easier.
DirtyPlum
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Bummer... cos it is water-resistant.
| Originally Posted by fm7228
I totally know what you mean. I do the same thing too. Just a heads up, I wore this while working out and sadly, it comes right off when you are wiping off your sweat. So be very careful. This definitely isn't sweatproof. |
Bummer... cos it is water-resistant.
DirtyPlum
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Also, I just wanna repeat something a Senior Artist mentioned - this foundation isnt for everyone.
I can see why it is really popular and cant rave about it enough... and as tempting as it is to recommend this to every customer, you need to remember that it will NOT be favoured by those who want to look matte and are oily-skinned.
I personally am willing to apply more blot powder throughout the day just so I can wear this foundation and have it sculpt the hell out of me.
I can see why it is really popular and cant rave about it enough... and as tempting as it is to recommend this to every customer, you need to remember that it will NOT be favoured by those who want to look matte and are oily-skinned.
I personally am willing to apply more blot powder throughout the day just so I can wear this foundation and have it sculpt the hell out of me.
fm7228
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Unfortunately water-resistant does not translate into being sweat-resistant. Not only does sweat contain water, but also salt. Which is coincidentally an ingredient in this foundation. I guess because the foundation is so moisturizing that it can't really adhere to the face while you are secreting sweat.
Although I broke out because of MUFE HD and Mat Velvet+ and have discontinued using it. They are very good foundations if you need something to wear while working out. They don't rub off your face.
| Originally Posted by DirtyPlum
Bummer... cos it is water-resistant. |
Unfortunately water-resistant does not translate into being sweat-resistant. Not only does sweat contain water, but also salt. Which is coincidentally an ingredient in this foundation. I guess because the foundation is so moisturizing that it can't really adhere to the face while you are secreting sweat.
Although I broke out because of MUFE HD and Mat Velvet+ and have discontinued using it. They are very good foundations if you need something to wear while working out. They don't rub off your face.
MaryJane
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Audrey ~
I would agree with you about the pores,when I looked at myself in daylight I could see every single pore on my face. As someone with oily skin, this just made me look greasy after a few hours. I do like the concealer and have been using it under my eyes. Since it's not oil-free, I'm not using it to conceal blemishes since I think it may make my acne worse.
| Originally Posted by AudreyNicole
I was at my counter last night to B2M for a l/s, and asked for samples of the foundation and consealer. I am normally NW15 in SFF and Studio Moisture Cover. I was matched with NW20 in both the Studio Sculpt foundation and consealer. Today was my first day trying out both samples, and honestly, I am not loving it. The foundation seems to be settling into my pores
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Audrey ~
I would agree with you about the pores,when I looked at myself in daylight I could see every single pore on my face. As someone with oily skin, this just made me look greasy after a few hours. I do like the concealer and have been using it under my eyes. Since it's not oil-free, I'm not using it to conceal blemishes since I think it may make my acne worse.
