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Enter: MAC Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation, Studio Fixs brand-new baby sister.
(Take, for instance, another One to Watch winner:Tarte Shape Tape Radiant Concealer.)
Weve mastered matte with Studio Fix, explains Teny Kureghian, global head of product development at MAC.
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We leveraged our deep-rooted expertise in complexion to diversify our portfolio with Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation.
We did it the opposite way.
All of this backward engineering took over five years to complete, she says.
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(Fingers crossed I like it!!
(I used three to four drops for my entire face.)
In keeping with MACs reputation for wide shade ranges, there are 56 artist-curated shades for this launch.
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As youve probably guessed and Kureghian confirms this formula is best for normal todry skin.
If youre very oily, this probably isnt the one for you, she says.
Testing does show that its appropriate for sensitive skin and does not clog pores, she says.
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About the ingredients
Lets get into that skin-care base, shall we?
[Studio Radiance] is powered by an 80% skin-care base, Kureghian says.
It has 33 skin-care ingredients.
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The combo of different molecular weights can be beneficial in boosting skin hydration, she explains.
That means your skin will feel nice and moisturized but not weighed down.
All this said: Dont skip your usual skin-care routine just because youve bought this new, HA-packed foundation.
(And, for what its worth, shes personally a big fan.
Ive been using the foundation every day and it has quickly become a favorite, she reports.)
From NC5 to NC30, its silver pearlescent forward, Kuregian says.
NC35 to NC65 is gold pearlescent forward.
Karol Rodriguez, a New York City-based makeup artist, confirms this logic is legit.
I use this approach to tailor highlighting on my clients, they explain.
summer sun, I warmed it up by mixing in some NW15.
I can confirm that it stays put all day, just like Kureghian says.
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I am not a foundation person.
I’m even able to layer a bit extra under my eyes to make my dark circles less obvious.
I used the very denseFlat Top Brush from Wet n Wildto apply it.
I’m not a foundation kind of girl.
And it needs to be quick and easy to apply with a brush or fingers.
And it can’t be too matte.
And it can’t slide or crease throughout the day.
And it has to play well with all my other makeup.
And it can’t look obvious to the naked eye.
Lately, Ive been skipping foundation altogether and opting for a decent-coverage, hydratingconcealerinstead.
And when I do want an all-over base, Im usually reaching for askin tint.
I was definitely impressed by the fluidity of this MAC foundation.
According to Kureghian, the slightly higher price accounts for all the skin-care ingredients this new launch contains.
