Best Foundation? MAC?

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Jun 19, 2014

Bea S.

I'm looking for a really good foundation that has excellent coverage, a brightening effect, and a nice finish (matte or dewy, I don't mind). Which would you recommend? Is MAC any good for foundation?

Jun 19, 2014

katie s.

I personally don't like MAC foundation, it wasn't great for my dry combo skin. I know mainly ppl like it though (: I'd recommend the covergirl advanced radiance age defying makeup but make sure you get it a shade darker than your actual skin (:

Jun 19, 2014

Lisa A.

I only tried fix plus liquid and powder and the msf,loved all except that darn liquid.

Jun 19, 2014

Lisa A.

The channel perfection lumier is excellent

Jun 19, 2014

Stephanie D.

I am a MAC girl through and through but their foundation isn't for me. I have dry/sensitive skin and it breaks me out within hours of use. It feels heavy to me. It may look nice but it feels cakey when I wear it.

I've tried many of the foundations they offer at Sephora. I'm a fan of the Diorskin Forever Flawless foundation. However, I fell in love with the Make Up For Ever HD Foundations and their Liquid Lift Foundation. I use the Liquid Lift daily. My skin is happy with it too. Doesn't cause me to dry out or break out. You can get a dewy look want, but if you want a matte look all you have to do is apply a layer of finishing powder. It's very versatile. Love it<3 it's $40-$45 but one bottle lasts me 3+ months.

Jun 19, 2014

Stephanie D.

... dewy look if you want**

Jun 19, 2014

Beth F.

I have oily skin and the pro-long wear foundation was amazing for me, lasted all day

Jun 19, 2014

Megan F.

I use revlon. I've heard good things about Kat Von D. Most people that I've heard from say that they do not like Mac. If you can, I'd suggest going to sephora and sampling a bunch of foundation before buying one.

Jun 19, 2014

Sherrilee H.

Obsessed with loreal true match!!

Jun 19, 2014

Bree B.

I LOVE me some M.A.C but their foundation has yet to wow me. The concealer, that's good.
For foundation, Face Atelier is excellent.

Jun 19, 2014

Lara C.

I hate mac foundation its horrible. I love nars sheer glow.

Jun 19, 2014

Lara C.

Its kinda dewy but you can cake it on if you need.

Jun 19, 2014

Kelly M.

I love mac foundations. I may be the only one. But if you want brightening you may have to mix strobe cream with your foundation I suggest mac pro longwear or studio fix fluid

Jun 19, 2014

Georgia B.

Laura Mercier! A bit on the pricey side but their Crème Smooth Foundation is a-ma-zing.

Jun 19, 2014

Parese C.

I find Mac foundation very heavy. Personally I am a big fan of Lancôme. I recently dropped the bottle so don't know the name.. However it comes with a concealer inside the lid that it's distinguishing feature.

Jun 19, 2014

Liliana E.

I personally didn't like mac foundation a bit heavy for my face 😔 what I use right now is either loreal true match or the new foundation bareminerals has the bareskin serum foundation! 👍👍 thumbs up doesn't feel heavy at all very nice finish to your face. Highly recommend it 😊

Jun 19, 2014

Bea S.

Your all such a great help! thanks!

Jun 19, 2014

Alma M.

Every line has a great amount of options for what your looking for and yes sometimes some need a little tweaking that's when other options come into play to make your foundation right for you like adding a illuminator to your routine or getting a foundation mixing medium to thin it out.For what you want I would suggest Givenchy photo O'perfexion, Make up for ever HD, cover fx natural fx, Estee Lauder double wear, Estee Lauder double wear maximum camouflage coverage, Maybelline dream matte mousse,Revlon photo ready (Airbrush) Revlon photo ready.A added extra would be Boots N7 instant radiance beauty balm, Stila liquid Luminizer.

Jun 20, 2014

Alma M.

As for Mac you would need to try it out yourself like any other foundation just note that the foundations can be broken down to your liking with mixing medium which Mac does carry  :-)

Jun 20, 2014

Bea S.

That's really helpful, thank you!

Jun 20, 2014

Bree B.

Ohh, Alma's rec of Givenchy Photo Perfection is a good one, love that stuff!

Jun 20, 2014

Alma M.

Bree I love that foundation one of my faves, have you tried their face powders they're a beautiful finish as well.I feel like its so underrated Givenchy has magnificent products.

Jun 21, 2014

Ella B.

I am currently using MAC studio fix foundation+powder and thus far I'm really liking it. it keeps my tzone areas at bay shine-less with a wonderful soft dewy finish. I also use Mac matte primer underneath at times otherwise I use Mac oil control lotion. happy woman.