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Re: Fix+
Originally Posted by makeupgal
I use it to make my moisturizer soak in faster, but as far as something that keeps makeup all day or a night of dancing, I use "Model In A Bottle" or Ben Nye's "Final Seal". I live in Florida where makeup tends to melt, but not if you use either of these two.
Do you like "Model In A Bottle" or Ben Nye's "Final Seal" best? Which do you think is best for oily skin? I think I saw that "Model In A Bottle" has alcohol in it and it sets in a matte finish. Does Ben Nye's "Final Seal" have alcohol and what finish does it give?
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Re: Fix+
i love the fix+ because it gives me a dewy look
and it sets my makeup well.
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Re: Fix+
i. love. fix+!
i put on my regular foundation (i keep my mac sff for night time use) and then spray my face with fix+ and buff on the MSF natural with the 187.
my god, gorgeous skin and i don't need to re-powder my face ALL day! i had to do it several times a day before i discovered this miracle! amazing!
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Re: Fix+
I have combo skin, but leaning towards the dry side.
I used to use tinted moisturizer on occasion, but mainly concealer paired with loose powder and I found that I didn't reach for Fix+ that often, unless I wanted to achieve the dewy look or it was a more dry day. However, I switched to BareMinerals about 6 months ago, and now I use it almost daily as my finishing step. It sets mineral foundation/powder soooo well, and I don't have to wait for the powder to 'set in' to my face before I head out.
One thing I noticed though, applying Fix+ makes blushes and bronzers look darker on me. I ended up looking like a clown with a bad sunburn and had to tone it down, but now that I know what to expect, it has become a staple and my Bare Minerals is just not the same without it.
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Re: Fix+
I have a question. Since fix+ has vitamins, minerals, and moisture, can I skip using moisturizer? Right now I'm using Charged Water (the grapefruit anti-pollution one) and Studio Moisture Fix.
1. Charged Water
2. Moisturize
3. Foundation
I'm thinking that once I run out of the charged water, to buy fix+. And once the moisture fix runs out, to not buy anymore and save money because wouldn't it be overkill to use that and fix+? So can I do this:
1. Fix+
2. Foundation
?????
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Re: Fix+
No, I don't suggest it. Don't skip moisturizer! If Fix+ would be a moisturizer, it's an extremely light one. In my opinion, use your regular cream moisturizer, foundation and Fix+ to set!
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Re: Fix +
Originally Posted by glitternmyveins
I like to spray it onto the back of my hand and then dip my eyeshadow brush in it to make the colours go on stronger. Especially good to use with colours like Bitter and all pigments as it makes them appear more vibrant! x
that's a great idea, you definately sold me.....i gotta try this stuff!
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Re: Fix+
Originally Posted by astronaut
I have a question. Since fix+ has vitamins, minerals, and moisture, can I skip using moisturizer? Right now I'm using Charged Water (the grapefruit anti-pollution one) and Studio Moisture Fix.
1. Charged Water
2. Moisturize
3. Foundation
I'm thinking that once I run out of the charged water, to buy fix+. And once the moisture fix runs out, to not buy anymore and save money because wouldn't it be overkill to use that and fix+? So can I do this:
1. Fix+
2. Foundation
?????
Yes! def do NOT skip moisturizer...the Fix+ will only prep your skin for the moisturizer and also will set your make up after finished application.
Also my skin is a little on the more dry side, so to get that powdery look begone throughout the day i will spritz my face! i love it.
And great to put in the fridge and spray while out in the sun (not a replacement for sunblock though!) but feels great!
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Re: Fix+
I just bought this and I like it. I don't want to speak too soon, but I applied it over my Studio Fix and it took away all the powdery-ness and made my face look great. It made my makeup last all throughout the day. I like it a lot. 
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Re: Fix+
I can't wait to get my Fix+.. I was consider about Avene Thermal Water or MAC Fix+ but after read all the comment, make me want to buy the product straight away... So Fix+ use after Studio Fix Powder or before??
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Re: Fix+
I like it. I spritz my 182 buffer brush with it before I use the brush to apply my foundation. It makes whatever foundation I'm using look natural and airbrushed.
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Re: Fix+
I spritz my fix+ twice on my brush after I use it on an msf (colour one). I find it helps the colour stay on better and show up more. When I'm done with my whole face I spray it on twice to set my makeup. Fix+ love!
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Re: Fix +...Does it make your makeup stay on?
Originally Posted by Sushi_Flower
I'm confused wether this is a skin refresher spray, or moisturising spray, or a spray to give makeup a dewy look or a spray to set makeup as i've read people using it for all these things.
I want something to make my eye makeup totally unbudgeable especially when crying at a wedding etc.
ITS ALL OF THE ABOVE!! 
I love this stuff. I use it before my moisturizer, and after im all done with my makeup to set it in.
I use it to freshen up, and its got green tea, [a natural moisturzier and toner] so it helps tone your skin, aaaaaand... u can even use it on ur legs! 
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Re: Fix+
if you are a fan of the mineralize eyeshadows, fix+ is a must. if you use the MES in your crease hold the fix+ about 6-8 inches from a #224 brush and spritz it just before picking up color. distance matters, you dont want the brush too wet. and then buff the color in the crease.
if you use MES in the lid hold the fix+ about 4-6 inches from a #227 or #252 brush and spritz before picking up color- and then stipple the color on the lid.
the use of fix plus will keep the MES from flying all over the place- and make the color of the MES more prominent rather than making the shimmery aspect of the color more prominent.
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Re: Fix+
I want the dewy, glowing skin look so I'm thinking about buying MAC Fix+, however I have very oily skin.. will the fix+ make my skin more oily, or take out the oil? I've searched about this and i've read mixed reviews for those with oily skin.
Also, does the MAC Studio Moisture Mix ( MAC PRO | Studio Moisture Fix) have the same effect as the plain Fix+?
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