thelilprincess
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MAC Fix+
is the Fix+ similar to when people spray Evian water on their face?
tia!
is the Fix+ similar to when people spray Evian water on their face?
tia!
MAC Fix Plus Spray ?
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tiramisu
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Re: MAC Fix+
I have both, and have been an avid user of both for some number of years. I tend to veer towards Evian spray, due to the fine continuous mist and the "coolness" of the feel of it hitting my skin (if you've used it, you know exactly what I mean!!)
Since I use moisturizer afterwards (for some reason I love Body Drench lotion from my tanning salon, mixed with MAC Strobe Cream) I find that the "moisturizing" feel of Fix+ is not necessary... so I have really begun to use Evian spray exclusively.... it lasts a loooong time too, I usually buy the $15 size. HTH
Yes, dammit, I occasionally tan in a bed... shame on me!!
I have both, and have been an avid user of both for some number of years. I tend to veer towards Evian spray, due to the fine continuous mist and the "coolness" of the feel of it hitting my skin (if you've used it, you know exactly what I mean!!)
Since I use moisturizer afterwards (for some reason I love Body Drench lotion from my tanning salon, mixed with MAC Strobe Cream) I find that the "moisturizing" feel of Fix+ is not necessary... so I have really begun to use Evian spray exclusively.... it lasts a loooong time too, I usually buy the $15 size. HTH
Yes, dammit, I occasionally tan in a bed... shame on me!!
thelilprincess
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Re: MAC Fix+
thanks everyone. i was curious about this product because hyperRealGurl uses it (and i
her dewy glowy skin in her avatar). i was wondering if it was just the "water" like evian that kinda wets powder and thus, makes it non-powedery looking, but wondering if the Fix+ would really help give me the dewy glowy look.
i did an internet search and saw some people make their own Fix+....and I noticed that besides water, glycerin is the top ingredient. i know glycerin (diluted) is used to help retain moisture so it helps with dryness. the other extracts - probably contributes to cooling plus scent. tocopherol is Vitamin E - so it's an antioxident. and some people mention caffeine - i guess to help tighten the skin.
i ended trying my homemade mixing medium (water + glycerin) on my cheeks - it looked ok, but i couldn't tell for long - it was so hot out today i was naturally "glowing" with some perspiration. lol.
anyhow, i ended up picking up a bottle of Fix+ at a CCO. i'll try it out tomorrow.
thanks everyone. i was curious about this product because hyperRealGurl uses it (and i
i did an internet search and saw some people make their own Fix+....and I noticed that besides water, glycerin is the top ingredient. i know glycerin (diluted) is used to help retain moisture so it helps with dryness. the other extracts - probably contributes to cooling plus scent. tocopherol is Vitamin E - so it's an antioxident. and some people mention caffeine - i guess to help tighten the skin.
i ended trying my homemade mixing medium (water + glycerin) on my cheeks - it looked ok, but i couldn't tell for long - it was so hot out today i was naturally "glowing" with some perspiration. lol.
anyhow, i ended up picking up a bottle of Fix+ at a CCO. i'll try it out tomorrow.
hollywood_blvd
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Re: Fix+
I think Fix+ is a great product. I don't have any complaints.
It sets my makeup perfectly so that it lasts the entire day and makes my skin glow. It's very refreshing, and sometimes use it with eyeshadows and pigments as a substitute for mixing medium.
I think Fix+ is a great product. I don't have any complaints.
It sets my makeup perfectly so that it lasts the entire day and makes my skin glow. It's very refreshing, and sometimes use it with eyeshadows and pigments as a substitute for mixing medium.
makeupgal
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Re: Fix+
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.
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.
erine1881
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Re: Fix+
fix+ is NOT a toner. all of MACs skincare products are pH balanced, so there is no need for a toner.
it is not recommended to use moisturizer followed directly by fix+ because fix+ can be used as a moisturizer on its own. you would essentially be overmoisturizing the skin. you can 1. spot moisurize super dry spots (undereye, edge of nose) with your reg. moisturizer and then use fix+ for the rest of the face, 2. moisturize, spray foundation brush with fix+, followed by foundation, or 3. moisturize, foundation, then fix+, which utilizes the foundation as a barrier between the two.
fix+ refreshes skin and makeup, takes down the powdery look of products, and is a great tool for using shadows/pigments wet. you can use it cold or room temperature.
when adding irridescent powders or pigments directly to it, fix+ is a better choice than water because the water evaporates, and the powder no longer sticks to the skin. the fix+ remains on the skin, and so do the powders.
fix+ is NOT a toner. all of MACs skincare products are pH balanced, so there is no need for a toner.
it is not recommended to use moisturizer followed directly by fix+ because fix+ can be used as a moisturizer on its own. you would essentially be overmoisturizing the skin. you can 1. spot moisurize super dry spots (undereye, edge of nose) with your reg. moisturizer and then use fix+ for the rest of the face, 2. moisturize, spray foundation brush with fix+, followed by foundation, or 3. moisturize, foundation, then fix+, which utilizes the foundation as a barrier between the two.
fix+ refreshes skin and makeup, takes down the powdery look of products, and is a great tool for using shadows/pigments wet. you can use it cold or room temperature.
when adding irridescent powders or pigments directly to it, fix+ is a better choice than water because the water evaporates, and the powder no longer sticks to the skin. the fix+ remains on the skin, and so do the powders.
glam8babe
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Re: MAC Fix+
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i think the evian spray sounds way better but i havent tried Fix+ yet. and theres nothing wrong with tanning!
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Originally Posted by tiramisu
I have both, and have been an avid user of both for some number of years. I tend to veer towards Evian spray, due to the fine continuous mist and the "coolness" of the feel of it hitting my skin (if you've used it, you know exactly what I mean!!) Since I use moisturizer afterwards (for some reason I love Body Drench lotion from my tanning salon, mixed with MAC Strobe Cream) I find that the "moisturizing" feel of Fix+ is not necessary... so I have really begun to use Evian spray exclusively.... it lasts a loooong time too, I usually buy the $15 size. HTH Yes, dammit, I occasionally tan in a bed... shame on me!! |
i think the evian spray sounds way better but i havent tried Fix+ yet. and theres nothing wrong with tanning!
StelliR
Active member
Re: Fix+
I've had Fix+ for a long time and used to use it regularly...then I neglected it for the past couple of months. Yesterday I did myself up and dug out my Fix+ and spritzed it and fell in love with it all over again! It really does a fabulous job of setting my makeup, getting rid of any cakiness (esp since I usually use powder foundation) and just making me look fresher & dewier, but never greasy.
I've had Fix+ for a long time and used to use it regularly...then I neglected it for the past couple of months. Yesterday I did myself up and dug out my Fix+ and spritzed it and fell in love with it all over again! It really does a fabulous job of setting my makeup, getting rid of any cakiness (esp since I usually use powder foundation) and just making me look fresher & dewier, but never greasy.
clamster
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Re: Fix+
1.)With the old packaging I unscrew the top and wipe of some of the liquid on the back of my hand and use it as a mixing medium works REalllllyyy welll!! Esp. with pigments and such.
2.)Spray my powder foundation brush before applying studiofix so it goes on a little more dewy and less powdery/chalky. I got compliments when I do that. Such as "your skin is so glowy!!" HTH
The ingredients in this spray are also really great! Such as cucumber, caffiene, and other good stuff. I got mine at CCO (older packaging) for $12.
1.)With the old packaging I unscrew the top and wipe of some of the liquid on the back of my hand and use it as a mixing medium works REalllllyyy welll!! Esp. with pigments and such.
2.)Spray my powder foundation brush before applying studiofix so it goes on a little more dewy and less powdery/chalky. I got compliments when I do that. Such as "your skin is so glowy!!" HTH
The ingredients in this spray are also really great! Such as cucumber, caffiene, and other good stuff. I got mine at CCO (older packaging) for $12.
spectrolite
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Re: Fix+
I recently purchased Fix and I am satisfied with the results. I use MSF natural as a foundation which I apply with a brush roughly. Then I spray my Kabuki with Fix to blend it all in with my concealer and it makes it so easy and it gives me a polished glow. I also followed a suggestion I saw somewhere else in this thread and used Fix on my angle brush before applying my eyebrow makeup and I was very pleased how they came out. I used it this morning when applying my eyeshadow as well to make it more vibrant (normally use water). Fix + is a welcome addition to my beauty arsenal
I recently purchased Fix and I am satisfied with the results. I use MSF natural as a foundation which I apply with a brush roughly. Then I spray my Kabuki with Fix to blend it all in with my concealer and it makes it so easy and it gives me a polished glow. I also followed a suggestion I saw somewhere else in this thread and used Fix on my angle brush before applying my eyebrow makeup and I was very pleased how they came out. I used it this morning when applying my eyeshadow as well to make it more vibrant (normally use water). Fix + is a welcome addition to my beauty arsenal
user79
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Re: Fix+
Hi Ladies.
I've wanted to try Fix+ for a while but I always thought it was such a waste of money so I never purchased any. Basically I just wanted something to set my mineral foundation and give a very slight dewy look.
So one of the main ingredients in Fix+ is glycerine and I was using the alcohol free Nivea Moisturizing Toner and read that it has a lot of similar ingredients (and it also smells lovely). It's really refreshing on the skin as well but it comes in a normal bottle.
So what I did is I bought an empty diffuser spray pump and just filled my toner in there. I spray that on my face after foundation just like you would Fix+ and it works! I see no need to buy the MAC one now. It moisturizes a bit too! And sometimes I just spray it on my face when I want a little bit of a refreshing feeling, or as part of my skincare routine. Very versatile and does the job just as good, imo, and is a lot cheaper!!
This is the one:
Hi Ladies.
I've wanted to try Fix+ for a while but I always thought it was such a waste of money so I never purchased any. Basically I just wanted something to set my mineral foundation and give a very slight dewy look.
So one of the main ingredients in Fix+ is glycerine and I was using the alcohol free Nivea Moisturizing Toner and read that it has a lot of similar ingredients (and it also smells lovely). It's really refreshing on the skin as well but it comes in a normal bottle.
So what I did is I bought an empty diffuser spray pump and just filled my toner in there. I spray that on my face after foundation just like you would Fix+ and it works! I see no need to buy the MAC one now. It moisturizes a bit too! And sometimes I just spray it on my face when I want a little bit of a refreshing feeling, or as part of my skincare routine. Very versatile and does the job just as good, imo, and is a lot cheaper!!
This is the one:
Esperanza
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Re: Fix+
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Hey, this is a brilliant idea! I have the blue one so I'll try that, I also love Nivea toners' smell
For my part I use the Vitamin E Face Mist from The Body Shop and it does the job very well too: it contains vitamin E (antioxydant, good to protect the skin against damaging elements like sun, pollution and cigarette smoke), glycerin and lecithin which help restore moisture balance. I use it as a toner, to fix the makeup and to refresh the skin when it's hot.
Plus it has a very nice rosewater scent, I really like it
It's about 12€ euros here, but I had it with 30% discount so it was a good deal at the time.
Here's a picture:
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| Originally Posted by MissChievous
So what I did is I bought an empty diffuser spray pump and just filled my toner in there. I spray that on my face after foundation just like you would Fix+ and it works! I see no need to buy the MAC one now. It moisturizes a bit too! And sometimes I just spray it on my face when I want a little bit of a refreshing feeling, or as part of my skincare routine. Very versatile and does the job just as good, imo, and is a lot cheaper!! This is the one:
|
Hey, this is a brilliant idea! I have the blue one so I'll try that, I also love Nivea toners' smell
For my part I use the Vitamin E Face Mist from The Body Shop and it does the job very well too: it contains vitamin E (antioxydant, good to protect the skin against damaging elements like sun, pollution and cigarette smoke), glycerin and lecithin which help restore moisture balance. I use it as a toner, to fix the makeup and to refresh the skin when it's hot.
Plus it has a very nice rosewater scent, I really like it
Here's a picture:
Esperanza
Well-known member
Re: Fix+
Quote:
Yeah you're right, there's a bit of it for normal & combination skins. It could possibly alter foundations, but I think I could use it on top of powders but only on combination/oily skins. But for the moment I stick with my face mist
How much does the Fix + costs in Switzerland by the way?
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| Originally Posted by MissChievous
I think the blue one contains a bit of alcohol so I'd be careful about using that one. |
Yeah you're right, there's a bit of it for normal & combination skins. It could possibly alter foundations, but I think I could use it on top of powders but only on combination/oily skins. But for the moment I stick with my face mist
How much does the Fix + costs in Switzerland by the way?
lexijojohnson
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Re: Fix+
does anyone break out from it??
does anyone break out from it??
miss_supra
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Re: Fix+
I do not like it by itself. It makes my skin feel sticky if I do.
I use it over make up for a small 'dwey' look, but over all I am not happy with it. Now since I read the suggest using it as a medium to make colors more vibrant I'll try.
I do not like it by itself. It makes my skin feel sticky if I do.
I use it over make up for a small 'dwey' look, but over all I am not happy with it. Now since I read the suggest using it as a medium to make colors more vibrant I'll try.
