studio fix liquid problems...
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FacesbyNiki
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I love the way this foundation feels but hate the way it looks. It's too golden on me. I'm a NC45.
m4dswine
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You're not alone!!
I am terribly pale, and have the kind of skin that needs a yellowy foundation, so this is perfect for me.
I either apply it with a brush or my fingers, over Prep + Prime Skin.
Its the best foundation I have ever used and I have tried a few!
Originally Posted by Tash
I must be one of the lucky ones. I can use NC15 (I'm horribly pale) and it turns out perfect on me. |
You're not alone!!
I am terribly pale, and have the kind of skin that needs a yellowy foundation, so this is perfect for me.
I either apply it with a brush or my fingers, over Prep + Prime Skin.
Its the best foundation I have ever used and I have tried a few!
calbear
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Being a woman of color, most of us have to mix and match (and have had to for years). Even supermodels talk extensively abot showing up at shoots and not having a color to suit them so they began mixing on their own and got good and quick at it.
| Originally Posted by MacVirgin
i agree with with Lara about customblending the foundation for a perfect match. believe m doesn't take much time. I just pump some out of the botle and mix it with my brush, apply and buff it on my face that's it!. No hard work or anything. Once you know how much you need of a certain color it's easy to do. I would say when you have the time, practice and you will get the hang of it and be ready in no time. I don't know maybe it's easy for me to say being a mua (but i believe everyone can do it realy). But even years ago when i was a teen starting with my mu i blended difrent shades cause it was so damn hard finding a color for my skintone. Mixing 2 or 3 difrent shades, trying to make a good color for me. Sometimes you have to give it a go. Keep in mind that most people have difrent color depending weather it's summer, winter or in between. I mix my nc44 with a drop of nc45, during summer i only used nc45 and now nc44 is turning yellow on me . I may have to get a lighter shade to mix with my nc44, but for now i can balance it with my studio fix nc43 and it looks good (for now). I have to see what happens later on in the winter 
Go to mac and let them help you out with it, go get some samples
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Being a woman of color, most of us have to mix and match (and have had to for years). Even supermodels talk extensively abot showing up at shoots and not having a color to suit them so they began mixing on their own and got good and quick at it.
metalkitty
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The 188 is smaller and better for things like blush and highlighting compared to the bigger and more dense 187. HTHS.
| Originally Posted by madkitty
is there any difference between the 187 and 188? |
The 188 is smaller and better for things like blush and highlighting compared to the bigger and more dense 187. HTHS.
MACaholic76
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Hey Niki,
Have you tried NW40? I'm also an NC45 and cannot get it to work. NC44 makes me look too pink and forget about NC42. NW40 blends in the best for whatever odd reason!
| Originally Posted by FacesbyNiki
I love the way this foundation feels but hate the way it looks. It's too golden on me. I'm a NC45.
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Hey Niki,
Have you tried NW40? I'm also an NC45 and cannot get it to work. NC44 makes me look too pink and forget about NC42. NW40 blends in the best for whatever odd reason!
FacesbyNiki
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I didn't think of that. I will get a sample of it this weekend and try it out. Thanks hun!!!!
| Originally Posted by MACaholic76
Hey Niki, Have you tried NW40? I'm also an NC45 and cannot get it to work. NC44 makes me look too pink and forget about NC42. NW40 blends in the best for whatever odd reason! |
I didn't think of that. I will get a sample of it this weekend and try it out. Thanks hun!!!!
NikkiHorror
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Good info about the orange...How do you make a foundation more or less pink?
| Originally Posted by lara
As for the colour problems, sounds like you're an in-betweener - was the nc 20, regardless of the orange, the right shade for your skin? If it was, you can negate the orange by either mixing in a little of the NC15 to create a custom shade, or add a weeny bit of liquid green colour corrector to your orange foundation. Green cancels red (orange).
HTH! |
Good info about the orange...How do you make a foundation more or less pink?
Sushi_Flower
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Ok guys, i want to try mixing shades to get the perfect Studio Fix fluid for me. NC42 is the closest at the moment and it looks perfect in some lights but in general it is too light for me, but the 'yellowness' of it is just spot on.
I got a sample of NC45 to try out some mixing to make it slightly more tanned - did i do the right thing by getting the next shade up to mix it with? Or should i have got another shade?
I got a sample of NC45 to try out some mixing to make it slightly more tanned - did i do the right thing by getting the next shade up to mix it with? Or should i have got another shade?
BlahWah
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This isn't a matter of colour, but since it's a SFF question, I thought I'd post here.
My skin's started clearing up since using Studio Mist - not saying that's the reason, just a fact - so I tried using my SFF sample again because when I last used it my skin was flaking and I noticed SFF applied a bit splotchy. Unfortunately it still applies splotchy. I apply with the 187, usually with Fix+. I've sprayed tons and it's better but still a bit splotchy, especially my nose. I've used MAC Matte, Smashbox Photofinish and Chanel's primer (forgot the name) but none of them have really worked - the splotchiness is still there. I moisturize, and if anything my skin is on the oily side.
Has anyone else had a similar problem? Is there a solution? I like Studio Mist but the colour is slightly off and it's pricey. =T
My skin's started clearing up since using Studio Mist - not saying that's the reason, just a fact - so I tried using my SFF sample again because when I last used it my skin was flaking and I noticed SFF applied a bit splotchy. Unfortunately it still applies splotchy. I apply with the 187, usually with Fix+. I've sprayed tons and it's better but still a bit splotchy, especially my nose. I've used MAC Matte, Smashbox Photofinish and Chanel's primer (forgot the name) but none of them have really worked - the splotchiness is still there. I moisturize, and if anything my skin is on the oily side.
Has anyone else had a similar problem? Is there a solution? I like Studio Mist but the colour is slightly off and it's pricey. =T
Potentially_me
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Guys the problems you are experiencing with studio fix fluid may be down to application methods, fix fluid looks very good if you build it up in light layers. I personally use it with 187# stipple brush and buff it on to the skin and then spray some fix plus to help the foundation set. Then from there you can continue to build up your coverage with it.
The benifts of using the brush are that it helps to diffuse the foundation over the skin, so that you dont get heavy coverage upon application initially.
Because fix fluid contains film formers it helps to build up your coverage from light to full. Its an amazing foundation and i love it. I hope my comment have helped.
The benifts of using the brush are that it helps to diffuse the foundation over the skin, so that you dont get heavy coverage upon application initially.
Because fix fluid contains film formers it helps to build up your coverage from light to full. Its an amazing foundation and i love it. I hope my comment have helped.
Potentially_me
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Bla wah, later on this summer, MAC are bringin out a product called chraged water, which is an amzing product that is a spray like fix plus. IT helps the foundation stick to the skin, it acts like a humecants and sucks it into it.... There is three of them comming out, find out which one is suitbale for you and try it, over your moisturiser but under your primer.. Also use an exfoliator once a week. xxxxxxxx
tania_nia
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This stuff straight out of the bottle looked down right wrong on me but I loved the way it felt. So bad that my boyfriend was like "are you ok, you look really pale!" My solution is to mix this with some moisturizer and then apply blot powder over top to finish. If I have blemishes or whatever then I spot apply because I also can't stand concealer. I get light coverage, natural looking skin, and no pitty from the boyfriend!
dp3
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i just got studio fix fluid yesterday along with oil control lotion and prep + prime. I'm having problems with the application, where it's hard to blend. I'm used to using Studio Fix Powder. I'm going to pick up some sponges and brushes today and see how it goes.
As for the color match, I'm and NC30 in Studio Fix Powder and I got NC25 for Studio Fix Fluid. The MUA said for me to go w/ the lighter shade b/c the color will darken w/ the oils in my skin.
UPDATE:
Studio Fix Fluid didn't work for me. I couldn't get it to blend right and the color is too light. Also, I think the oil control lotion irritated my skin and made it too dry. I'm sticking with my Studio Fix Powder and Studio Moisture Fix.
As for the color match, I'm and NC30 in Studio Fix Powder and I got NC25 for Studio Fix Fluid. The MUA said for me to go w/ the lighter shade b/c the color will darken w/ the oils in my skin.
UPDATE:
Studio Fix Fluid didn't work for me. I couldn't get it to blend right and the color is too light. Also, I think the oil control lotion irritated my skin and made it too dry. I'm sticking with my Studio Fix Powder and Studio Moisture Fix.
AKsnoangel
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I used Studio Tech for years and always wanted more coverage. I stayed away from the liquids though because I perceived them as more difficult to apply well. My MA recommended SFF and I am in love with this product.
I apply my serum and moisturizer and then give it at least 5 minutes to set (so key!). Then I apply Prep + Prime. I use Studio Finish concealer and then apply the foundation with the 116 brush. Like another poster mentioned, I apply it directly to the brush and lightly brush it on my forehead, cheeks, chin and nose. Then blend, blend, blend. It is certainly possible to use too much and look like a big clay face. A little goes a long way. Finally, I finish with MSFN in areas where I tend to get oily.
I have combination skin and the SFF gives me a flawless finish without settling or caking. It even holds up well in the midwest heat and humidity. I haven't had any issue with a yellow cast either. I couldn't be more satisfied with this foundation. HTH.
Blonde, blue eyes, NC25.
I apply my serum and moisturizer and then give it at least 5 minutes to set (so key!). Then I apply Prep + Prime. I use Studio Finish concealer and then apply the foundation with the 116 brush. Like another poster mentioned, I apply it directly to the brush and lightly brush it on my forehead, cheeks, chin and nose. Then blend, blend, blend. It is certainly possible to use too much and look like a big clay face. A little goes a long way. Finally, I finish with MSFN in areas where I tend to get oily.
I have combination skin and the SFF gives me a flawless finish without settling or caking. It even holds up well in the midwest heat and humidity. I haven't had any issue with a yellow cast either. I couldn't be more satisfied with this foundation. HTH.
Blonde, blue eyes, NC25.
