Review: MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NW10

Hello Princesses!

Today I'm going to be talking about the MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NW10. This may be a strange review coming from me since I tend to focus on Asian Cosmetics and also since this foundation has been around for a very long time so it's not new and exciting, but sometimes it good to do a nice review on a good solid crowd favourite.

"A modern foundation that combines a natural matte finish and medium to full buildable coverage with broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 15/PA++ protection. Applies, builds and blends easily and evenly. Comfortable and long-wearing, it helps minimize the appearance of pores and imperfections, giving skin a smoother, more flawless look and finish.

Long-wearing, 8 hours

Offers broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 15
Refines skin
Provides comfortable, all-day oil control
Oil-free
Sweat- and humidity-resistant
For all skin types
Dermatologist tested
Non-acnegenic"(1)

This foundation comes housed in an elegant glass bottle with a screw top lid. You do need to purchase this pump separately, though I highly recommend grabbing one since it gets super messy without one.

I have the shade NW10 which is strange for me since NW is the cool toned shades (I like to think of it as "Not Warm" because it's super backwards) and I have very warm, yellow toned skin. This shade still works relatively well, though of course it does look slightly pink against my neck. The lightest shade in the warm tones is NC15 and that looks awfully tan against my neck, so I can't really win. This foundation does oxidise slightly on me and it does turn a little orange.

In comparison to my current best colour, NARS Sheer Glow Siberia, the NW10 is quite peachy in comparison! Though in the last photo you can see that the colour is on the same sort of pale-ness scale, just with different tones.

This foundation claims to give medium to buildable coverage and I definitely agree with that! I applied this quite lightly using a cushion sponge but I definitely know that I can build it up easily by using a denser brush of my fingers.

I find that this foundation does a really good job at covering up the redness in my cheeks and mattifies my skin really nicely! I like that some of my freckles/sun spots peek through because I think they're cute. I could definitely create fuller coverage with a second thin layer, but I don't really want to.

After about 6 hours of wear this foundation is still looking pretty good! It isn't greasy, it isn't breaking up on my face at all which is really nice! It still looks pretty perfect which is a massive feat for my skin.

In fact, this might be a Holy Grail for me if it was NC10 rather than NW10. It's just a little too pink to be perfect, sometimes it can work out, but other times it just looks so wrong. What a first world problem!

What I Love

- Great pale shade (though too pink)
- Easy to apply
- Works well with most primers
- Gives medium to full coverage
- Long wearing
- Oil controlling

What I Don't Love

- Too pink for me

Final Thoughts

I love everything about this foundation other than the colour. It's so easy to work with, it applies easily, works well with almost any primer or setting powder, lasts me all day and gives great buildable coverage. It's a great foundation and I can see why it is a cult favourite, but I just wish that MAC would create this foundation in NC10 because NC15 is too dark, and diluting it/lightening it does tamper some of the coverage and longevity effects which is such a pity!

I would recommend the MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NW10 for any Princesses that are cool toned, and looking for a good all round foundation.

Where To Buy:
MAC stores (no online available for New Zealand)