Anyone used this and if so how did u find it? Have used the Studio Tech and Moistureblend foundations before but fancy a change.. unfortunately have read online that a lot of ppl seem to break out from using it, is it really that bad?
My skin is normal-ish, not particularly dry or oily..
If Studio Fix is rubbish could anyone recommend a good foundation for a nice matte effect..
Tried Lancome Teint Idole this week as well and it was ok, got a perfect match colour-wise but in other ways it was nothing special and defo not worth paying the extra pounds for..
I've tried all the ones you've mentioned. Being someone with normal skin I have never had any problems with these so far. MashAllah. If you have normal skin, go for it.
Moisureblend is like an everyday foundation/ compact. If you want something for parties I wouldn't suggest that. Studio fix is a bit yellowy compared to the Moistureblend. I'm NC20, NC25 depending on the weather. If you're round about the same you should be ok. If you're darker then i'd suggest you try on the foundation on for a day and see what it looks like. My friend is darker but it makes her look to yellow.
Teinte Idole is a light foundation, nothing too heavy.
^I'm NC20 as well so it's not too hard to found foundations that match my skintone in other brands as well.. I just want to look a bit more polished but at the same time not caked up.. something more matte..
So u reckon the Studio Fix should be ok and prob won't make me break out?
Btw, what would u recommend for special occasions? Got a wedding next week (not mine lol) :)
Studio Fix Fluid, right? I use this and I absolutely love it. It layers onto your skin for a more heavier coverage. Easily buildable coverage. And the good thing is, if you only want a 'tint' type of coverage, something light for the day time, you can easily take a small amount of it and add a few drops of moisture and use it as a tinted moisturizer.
The Studio Fix powder foundation is also a very very good pick! I had the lady try it on me the other day, and will be going back soon to buy it!!! :)
Oh okay, their studio fix powder is a MUST have. I will be buying it soon! Go for it! If you have the extra cash to spare, I would recommend the Fluid also. For parties/weddings and stuff, if you use BOTH, Fluid and top it with the Powder, you have an absolutely FLAWLESS look, bc i know the fluid by itself is flawless, and the powder is flawless also. the perfect combination :) but the powder by itself is a great product! The lady lightly buffed it on with a sponge, and it was amazing! She barely picked up any product and wiped onto my bare skin and it was perfect! Go for it!
I have both SF Powder and SF Fluid. I prefer the Fluid as a foundation although the NC colours do run a bit yellow/orange and they do turn a little darker on the skin a few hours after application. SF Fluid has better staying power and with the 187 you can really build the coverage. If you want it light for everyday, it can do that, and also heavier for special occasions without looking so.
However, I have chucked in both and for the last 1.5 years I use Full Coverage which is a pro product. I've talked about it a lot on here so you can search for my posts if you wanna know what I think :p
With either SF Fluid or Full Coverage, I prefer Select Sheer/Pressed Powder to finish (with a brush) but you need it a few shades lighter than your foundation shade. SF Powder is a foundation at the end of the day so don't give the same finish as a pressed powder.
^I'm NC20 as well so it's not too hard to found foundations that match my skintone in other brands as well.. I just want to look a bit more polished but at the same time not caked up.. something more matte..
So u reckon the Studio Fix should be ok and prob won't make me break out?
Btw, what would u recommend for special occasions? Got a wedding next week (not mine lol) :)
I'd recommend Bobbi Brown's tinted moisturiser for a polished and not caked up look. There are a few others that I would recommend:
Chanel Vital Lumiere ( if you're NC25) you'll be shade 20 or 30.
Nars Sheer glow
Mac mineralise foundation ( it comes in a glass bottle and I love this product)
Estee Lauder Double Wear ( medium to heavy coverage and photographs really well)
Estee Double Wear Light ( if you have normal skin this will be great as it's not cakey at all)
Also if you are leaning towards a Bobbi Brown foundation ( you'll be a 3 or 2.5), the best thing about their foundations is that you can actually see your skin underneath. It's not like painting your face with a think layer. Their foundations either have yellow undertones or pink.
Oh okay, their studio fix powder is a MUST have. I will be buying it soon! Go for it! If you have the extra cash to spare, I would recommend the Fluid also. For parties/weddings and stuff, if you use BOTH, Fluid and top it with the Powder, you have an absolutely FLAWLESS look, bc i know the fluid by itself is flawless, and the powder is flawless also. the perfect combination :) but the powder by itself is a great product! The lady lightly buffed it on with a sponge, and it was amazing! She barely picked up any product and wiped onto my bare skin and it was perfect! Go for it!
I agree the moistureblend does give a flawless look. It's not cakey at all. It photographs well too =)
i've been using the studio fx powder these last 8 years and never had any issues! its got amazing coverage so i don't even use foundation. you really don't need to double up at all. plus if you wet your sponge, you can use the powder as a foundation base too but like i said, the powder on its own provides such good coverage, you don't need foundation.
the only thing is that i wish it was spf-enabled but until they get that going, i just use spf moisturizer before using my studio fx. i'm c35.
is there a mineral version out? i've been wanting to try a mineral base for some time now but just haven't had the time to look into which one is best.