I bought this pressed powder after my favorite Mac loose powder/foundation got discontinued. I thought I bought it in the same shade (medium) but somehow the shade ended up different and mismatched my skin. This one is more pink toned and I’m warm/yellow toned. The sponge that came with it was also unhelpful (I threw it out already). Sad to give this a bad review, but it wasn't good for me. Firstly, for a pressed powder: so pricey. Didn't do much for my oily skin, I was shiny within an hour or so. MAC Cosmetics Beauty Powder in Peaceful: rated 5 out of 5 on MakeupAlley. See 14 member reviews and photos. Jan 13, 2014 About. Face Products, Grade A, MAC, Reviews. MAC Pressed Blot Powder Review. January 13, 2014. MAC Pressed Blot Powder Review. There is one multi-tasking super hero in my Vanity Box that is pretty much indispensable! Whether I need to control the oil during hot summer days, or I want my makeup to last longer, whether I want to just give that finished polished look to my face or just keep my makeup intact – the Mac Blot Pressed Powder in Medium shade comes to my rescue! Mac studio fix foundation NC 40 vs. NC 42 Mac studio fix compact powder for Indian skin tone Mac studio fix powder foundation review Today I’m doing a compar.
MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation (Shade: C40, Price $32 CAD)
If you are looking for a easy to use, on the go, full-coverage powder foundation this is the way to go. You can skip on the liquid foundation and just use this for those early mornings. It is definitely not a setting powder but you can use it as such if you use it lightly. This works great when your short on the time and still want to go for a full matte look to even your skin out. I used this daily for a year and still have a fair bit to go. I would simply put on concealer and powder with Studio Fix and I was good to go.I always carry this powder in my purse as it is excellent for on the go. It's very convenient to use as it comes with a mirror and a puff to use for touch-ups during the day.
But, this isn't my favourite powder to use. It can easily look very powdery/unnatural if you don't use an easy hand. When first applied this looks amazing but in a few hours itoxidizes on my skin (get darker/orange after couple of hours) and it also transfers so easily to clothing. I like to use Mac Fix+ or Urban Decay all-nighter which are liquid sprays, which really helps diminish the powdery finish and blend in more easily with your skin tone. If you have extra dry skin, you might want to keep away from heavy powders such as this or it just may accentuate your dry spots
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I am in the shade C40 in this powder, although I am usually a NC42 in foundation. Finding a shade in this powder was a mission! Especially because this powder tends to oxidize. NC42 seemed like a match but made me look much darker in a matter of minutes. NC40 was too light and made me look ashy around my chin/forehead (darker areas of my face). C40 was the perfect match for me, I would say it is a 'NC41'.
Mac Powder For Indian Skin
MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural (Shade: Medium Dark, Price: $35 CAD):
If you hate that cake face but still want a powder then you definitely need this! This powder is generally a love or a hate for many. For me, it is an absolute love! I prefer this much more over the Studio Fix powder. This provides light to light-medium coverage. Its best to use as a setting powder over concealer or foundation. It has a very natural look to it and still provides light coverage without looking cakey. You never need to worry about looking to powdery with this. Its very finely milled and blends in well with my skin, rather than sitting on top. It also doesn't oxide (on me). Even dry skinned girls could use this powder, as it isn't a 'powdery powder' and adds a nice glow to the skin. It does not come with a mirror or a puff as the Studio Fix powder does.
I am in the shade Medium Dark which fits my NC42 skin tone very well. I believe this shade would work for anyone between NC40 - NC44.
VERDICT
I prefer the MSF Natural because I hate the powdery, overly matte look that the Studio Fix can give me sometimes. I also don't like how Studio Fix oxidizes on me to an unattractive orangey hue after couple of hours. I still did use the Studio Fix religiously for over a year as it is good for on the go. The MSF Natural gives me the perfect amount of coverage I need and gives a subtle glow. I personally prefer the glowy/dewy look over the matte one. So it depends on your skin type and what you're looking for.
MAC now offers SO many complexion products — I know that sometimes even I feel lost. I’m going to take you through their latest complexion formulation — Next To Nothing Pressed Powder. This products are different than the usual powder. If you dislike foundation in general, and just like a nice, natural look with fresh-faced skin — this may be for you.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Mac Pressed Powder Shades
The MAC Next to Nothing Pressed Powder is the latest addition to MAC’s huge offering of powder products.
The packaging of these pressed powders are those typical MAC pressed powders, round black hard case which mentioned the shade name at the back. This pressed powder comes with a thin puff.
“The Next to Nothing Pressed Powder offers a creamy, transformative lightweight formula for long-lasting, high comfort wear. The silky-soft texture boasts micro-light boosters that guarantee the look of radiant skin – no filters needed!”
Unlike the majority of MACs line, this follows a different shade range naming convention. There are 9 shades in the range which is quite small in comparison to the majority of MAC products. The shades available are listed below.
- Light — pale ivory
- Light Plus — light beige
- Medium — warm beige
- Medium Plus — light tan beige
- Medium Dark — caramel beige
- Medium Deep — rich golden tan
- Dark — deep caramel
- Dark Plus — neutral tan beige
- Dark Deep — rich golden bronze
Mac Pressed Powder Review
While I am in the shade Medium Dark. Its priced at Rs. 2,250/-.
MY EXPERIENCE
These pressed powders have the silkiest texture, make my skin look radiant, and no one knows my secret! (Well, now YOU do!)
These have an almost creamy consistency, which I love, and they don’t make my dry spots look drier or break up as the day goes on, but I think they also look a little more obvious on the skin than Mineralize Skinfinish. It has more pigmentation/coverage than I was expecting but nothing heavy be any means and its very buildable depending on your needs.
If you have a favourite foundation already, this will be a nice pressed powder to set the foundation. This is something that I’m doing currently and have been loving it.
Will you try the Next To Nothing Collection?