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L'Oreal True Match Super Blendable Powder, $10.95 MAC Select Sheer/Pressed Powder, $21.00 MAC In the future, will avoid MAC when it comes to high-end and will try Clinique or Prescriptives instead. Also, the L'Oreal powder has a separate compartment for the sponge, while MAC's does not - interesting, since the Studio Fix did.Ĭontinously impressed by this brand. For my skin tone especially, I think it might actually offer a better selection of shades that work. I hadn't realized what a good match the L'Oreal powder was, and what a reasonable job it was doing, especially considering the price. I only powder the t-zone lightly with the Studio Tech. And, no you dont power over the Studio Fix. Use a big brush, like was mentioned already. I also do not recommend applying the Studio Fix with the sponge. Alternatively, apply the powder with the M.A.C Cosmetics 196 Slanted Flat Top Foundation Brush if you want greater precision. The sponge is also perfect for touch-ups throughout the day.
The MAC powder also made my face feel a bit dry, whereas I can barely feel the L'Oreal one. Studio Fix is better with a normal to oily skin. Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation comes with a sponge applicator, which can be dabbed on top to set makeup in place. The L'Oreal shade was definitely truer to my actual skin tone. When I brought it home, I realized how much lighter in the pan it appeared compared to my L'Oreal, although they both looked the same on my skin. Apply with the included sponge applicator for more coverage. Apply to well-moisturized and prepped skin with a fluffy brush. I ended up with the Select Sheer/Pressed Powder (NW25), which the makeup artist selected and matched to my face with 2 questions and a light dusting that lasted all of 45 seconds. A one-step powder and foundation that gives skin a smooth and even ultra-matte finish with medium-to-full buildable coverage, with a velvety texture that allows skin to breathe. MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation is a one-step pressed powder and foundation that gives skin a 12-hour ultra-matte finish while controlling shine and without causing acne. It worked fine, but I was hoping to go back to a more high-end product.Īt MAC, I asked for something with more sheer coverage than the Studio Fix since I had never been particularly happy with it anyway. I lost my MAC Studio Fix pressed powder a while ago, and had bought the L'Oreal True Match Super Blendable Powder (W4) to temporarily replace it. Recently, being 25.5 years old and still evolving, I've been more diligent about using face powder, especially since I do have oily skin. I've never been able to settle on a pressed powder I like for two reasons - 1) I don't have great skin and avoid using face makeup/cover-up on it 2) I have never had enough of a makeup routine to warrant using a good pressed powder everyday. It convinced me to return a new MAC powder I bought.