STUDIO FIX PLUS POWDER FOUNDATION

The MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation is a highly popular and versatile two-in-one product that combines a powder and a foundation. It's an iconic staple in the MAC lineup and is a go-to for many makeup artists and consumers for its reliable performance.

Key Features and Benefits

• Two-in-One Formula: The product functions as both a foundation and a setting powder. It can be used alone for a quick and easy application or on top of a liquid foundation to set makeup and add extra coverage.

• Medium-to-Full Coverage: The coverage is buildable, allowing you to achieve a sheer, everyday look or a more full-coverage, flawless finish by using the included sponge applicator.

• Natural Matte Finish: It provides a smooth, all-matte, and natural-looking finish that helps to blur the appearance of pores and control oil and shine.

• Long-wearing: The formula is designed for long wear, offering up to 12 hours of stay-true color without caking, creasing, or fading.

• Oil and Shine Control: It is particularly well-suited for oily and combination skin types due to its ability to control oil and shine for a long-lasting, matte look.

• Photo-Friendly: The powder is formulated to be photo-friendly, with no risk of a "flashback" or a grey cast in photographs.

• Skin-Friendly: It's often described as non-drying and suitable for all skin types. The formula is also non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Ingredients

The exact formulation of the Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation has been updated over the years, but key ingredients often found in the product include:

• Talc and Silica: These are common in powder foundations for their oil-absorbing and mattifying properties. They help to create the smooth, velvety texture and control shine.

• Silicone Derivatives: Ingredients like Methicone and Dimethicone are often used to coat the powder particles, making the product more water and sweat-resistant and giving it a smoother feel on the skin.

• Pigments: The product contains Iron Oxides and Titanium Dioxide to provide a wide range of shades that blend together to create a natural, skin-like tone.

How to Apply

The application method can be tailored to the desired coverage level:

• For Lighter Coverage: Use a fluffy brush to lightly sweep the powder over the face.

• For Medium-to-Full Coverage: Use the included sponge applicator and press or dab the product onto the skin.

• To Set a Liquid Foundation: Use a fluffy brush to apply a light layer of the powder over a liquid foundation, particularly in the T-zone, to set the makeup and control shine.

A useful tip for a more skin-like finish is to lightly spritz the face with a hydrating setting spray, like MAC's Prep + Prime Fix+, after applying the powder.