For those finding Studio Fix Fluid too heavy, fake, or dark- a suggestion

[martygreene]

I origionally found this formula too heavy, fake looking, and dark. Yes, it does darken on the skin a bit, and it's a bit dark to start off, at least for some of us really pale folk.

I recently decided to give it one more go, so I pulled out my little sample container of it- there wasn't much left, barely enough for a normal application, or so I thought.

Try applying this with a circular buffing motion with the 187 or similar brush, while the brush is damp. I'd just washed mine, but a quick spritz with water or fix+ will work as well.

Surprisingly, I have plenty left over in the container for another application in this manner. It covered everything I need to have covered, but still looks natural and like my real skin. Since the application is light, it doesn't look too dark either.

So, if you have a sample of this laying around, why not give it one more shot in this manner. It just might work for you.

 

[Wattage]

Thank you so much! I had the prob that it was too dark and was super disappointed as I liked the way it felt on! I will definitely give it one more whirl.

 

[kannan]

I'm going to try this. thanks.

 

[JLEEMARKOWITZ]

i tried this,this morning,before i did i used my prep + prime and a dime size of strobe cream on each cheek,then got my 187 spritzed with fix + and then put a few dabs of my SFF on the 187 and buffed it in,my skin is glowing and looks flawless,great technique!

 

[Classic Beauty]

Thanks! This will really help!

 

[Liz]

yea. i like to spray my foundation brushes with fix+ because it will give it a little more slip and will thin it out a tiny bit and give you a little more play time so you can blend it out more.

 

[beautenoir]

I bought the studiofix fluid and had the problem with it being too dark so i mixed it 1/4 studiofix fluid to 3/4 select foundation and I got perfect results...smoothness of the studiofix fluid and shade of the select foundation...it's really not a hassle to mix either because I mixed enough for a whole bottle and so i know it will last me months before i need to mix again.

 

[noteventherain]

This is exactly how I have learned to apply it (with trial and error) and it works! Thanks for sharing the secret! I LOVE this foundation now. It looks amazing on me. xx

 

[martygreene]

It's still not perfect for me, I get shininess in my t-zone (and I have normal-dry skin) despite powder and primer, but it works.

 

[asteffey]

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Originally Posted by beautenoir I bought the studiofix fluid and had the problem with it being too dark so i mixed it 1/4 studiofix fluid to 3/4 select foundation and I got perfect results...smoothness of the studiofix fluid and shade of the select foundation...it's really not a hassle to mix either because I mixed enough for a whole bottle and so i know it will last me months before i need to mix again.

awesome suggestion! i'm definitely trying this in a sample cup. you always have great advice, girl! :matey:

 

[.VivaDiva.]

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Originally Posted by martygreene It's still not perfect for me, I get shininess in my t-zone (and I have normal-dry skin) despite powder and primer, but it works.

Hiya Marty have you tried using the Matte Gel http://www.macpro.com/templates/prod..._ID=PROD1 478 I have heard that this works tremendously. You could apply the gel to the t-zone area and powder and primer for the rest of your face esp if you find the matte to be to drying for certain parts of the face.

HTH

~VivaDiva

 

[allan_willb]

yes yes yes and yes.....well since ima guy fluid really makes me look BLASTED with like 5 layers of foundation on so im fine with my controlled application of the reg sf powder.even tho i use like 3 dots of sff its still too much coverage for me.but for women with bad skin this stuff does great with coverage.Fluid is too much for me.Im fine with the powder.

 

[martygreene]

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Originally Posted by .VivaDiva. Hiya Marty have you tried using the Matte Gel http://www.macpro.com/templates/prod..._ID=PROD1 478 I have heard that this works tremendously. You could apply the gel to the t-zone area and powder and primer for the rest of your face esp if you find the matte to be to drying for certain parts of the face. HTH ~VivaDiva

See, the thing is I have dry skin to begin with- my having oil come through with this foundation is a first for me. I generally find matte gels far too drying, and my skin usually gets terribly flaky from them, even in the Tzone.

 

[syren]

This foundation gives me super oily breakthrough too, which I find odd.

 

[martygreene]

Another suggestion is, get yourself a bottle of Face and Body foundation in White. I just did a test and mixed it 50/50 with studio fix fluid and it still dries down to a natural matte finish, and this allows you to tailor the foundation to exactly what YOU need.