NEW MAC Studio Fix Foundation reformulation...tragic or awesome??

[@rachebaker]

When you said your age I gasped! You look so youthful, absolutely beautiful ❤

[@redgirlreviews]

Oh my goodness thank you so much! You made my day! 🥰

[@EdgyIntellect]

please share your secrets with us!! 😭

[@redgirlreviews]

@@EdgyIntellect need to make a video but rest assured it's the usual suspects, sunscreen, skincare, collagen supplements, botox, filler, lasers & accutane

[@icegypsy99]

Finally found my goto foundation about 2 years ago, and they had to go and change it. Wish they would have launched it as a different product and continued to produce the original.

[@redgirlreviews]

Gotta say I agree I slightly prefer the original because I found it to look a little more natural, less dry.

[@SwanTheQueen]

The original formula was my HG! Customer for years. New “formulation” is worst than the worst drugstores I ever tried. They ruined it and lost a customer of a lifetime.

[@redgirlreviews]

@SwanTheQueen sadly I can’t disagree! The new one is too heavy for me to want to reach for it for normal day use.

[@VickyRyan2018]

48 years old ??? Wow wow ❤

[@FreshGrey-pm4vw]

I just got it- it works beautifully on my skin (age 65). Its not too heavy, not too sheer.

[@lisahilton9616]

Spot on color match! Looks great!

[@redgirlreviews]

I find it to be just a bit light for summer but for winter it's great!

[@aidantrojan3710]

The sponge may not work because water doesn’t mix particularly well with silicone based foundations when it comes to application. It would work better if you applied it with your fingers or a brush like you did with the other side and then use the sponge to lightly pat over and soften/blend everything out. When you put the foundation directly onto a damp sponge the water can disturb the emollients and silicones that are in a stable emulsion within the foundation.

[@redgirlreviews]

Very true!

[@vassibieber4894]

I’m so glad I found your YT. It’s hard finding someone close to my age with oily skin. I recently bought Estée Lauder’s Double Wear and it’s be okay. Still doesn’t last more than 4 hours on my super oily skin. How do you think this MAC formula compares to the Double Wear?

[@redgirlreviews]

Welcome! And yes, seems like way more dry skin folks in our age range for sure so it’s hard to find something that works with both aging skin and ultra oily at the same time. I’m not a fan of double wear because it looks sooo heavy on me and the oils break through in about 4 hours same as you. This MAC I think is better but a little on the makeupy side too. It did a better than average job controlling oil but not as good as the new Urban Decay face bond. I definitely prefer this one to Double wear though.

[@deborahshahda8691]

Wow, your skin is amazing.

[@redgirlreviews]

Awe thank you so much! 🥰

[@jocelyneswift]

gurl 48 WHEREEEE??? your skin is chef's kiss!!

[@redgirlreviews]

🥰🤣 You are so kind! Believe me it's there...especially in those menopause hormones...those suck no joke!

[@marydonovan4174]

Wow your skin is flawless. Can you please do a video on your skincare

[@redgirlreviews]

Thank you so much! 🥰 Definitely not flawless but certainly better than it used to be thanks to skincare, botox, red light therapy and lasers! I do need to make the big skin care video eventually, just been putting it off because it will be like 2 hours long with all the stuff I do! 😅

[@mordan4686]

Ok now you are my fair skin twin 😅 only your's is perfect with nothing on ❤

[@redgirlreviews]

You are so kind but some of that is good lighting...I just started doing this about a year ago and had to learn everything from scratch and believe me a beautiful camera and perfectly placed lighting to help fill shadows, blow out texture/redness etc. does a LOT. I'm going back on Accutane because my skin has been so challenging for me lately (sebaceous hyperplasias mostly now but also some acne) but that said, it's not all lighting etc. because the skincare/accutane has helped me immensely so I do really like sharing that there is hope for bad skin and stuff that works!

[@mordan4686]

@@redgirlreviews You are too modest:) easy to see that you have excellent skin and you know how to take care of it. Regardless of your outer beauty you are also beautiful from the inside:-)

[@beckyann2000]

Random but can you teach me how you did your hair?? And thanks for this review!! Great in-depth review. 💕

[@beckyann2000]

Oh and you surely do not look anywhere near 48. I’m an 23 y.o. esthetician with skin texture as well with a *super* oily t-zone (thanks genetics 😂) so I really appreciate creators who show real texture.

[@beckyann2000]

🤦🏼‍♀️ another comment, I think we may be shade twins or extremely similar in shade.

[@redgirlreviews]

Thank you and absolutely! I have the tutorial reel here: kzbin.infoTlQx1BlXy5c

[@redgirlreviews]

@@beckyann2000 Thank you so much and I've dealt with my skin issues for SO long I figured there has to be others that struggle with the same things so I really like to find stuff that actually works for us! One thing I can say is that all that oiliness (and staying out of the sun at least on the face) probably did help a lot with keeping my skin younger looking so kind of a double edged sword. ;-)

[@redgirlreviews]

@@beckyann2000 There's not so many of us so it's nice when you find others like you! I'm usually the lightest or second to lightest shade on the neutral or cool side.

[@TheBoots72]

I remember back in the day this was the must have foundation, but i never liked it. On my skin it looked too heavy no matter how little i applied but it could look flawless on others. The blush is gorgeous though.. Have you tried the Sisley phyto teint perfection ? I've been looking for a more satin / matte foundation, it has got good reviews but it's hella expensive , at least here in Europe 😅

[@redgirlreviews]

I need to get more colors of that blush...formula is awesome. I agree with you on the studio fix, beautiful at night but in the daylight...makeupy. I tend to prefer thinner formulas. One of my all time faves is Tom Ford Traceless Matte but I think it's getting discontinued...boo. I have been so curious about Sisley but yeah the price keeps me from going for it. I need to go to Nordstroms and see if they have a counter to play with the formulas before I pull the trigger. I've heard the concealer is the best but again like almost $100 for a concealer?? When I go THROUGH it? Yeah, no I think it just can't be that good.

[@redgirlreviews]

So I went and swatched the Sisley in Nordstroms and it seemed really nice...they sent me home with a sample so I'm going to give it a try. I'm testing the new Tom Ford Architecture soft matte foundation (good GOD it was $150 even more than the Sisley which was $125) and so far it's really nice but definitely even more matte with more coverage than their Traceless Soft Matte. It's beautiful but I kinda think the old more siliconey formula was nicer...this one is more traditional matte with a lot of coverage.

[@TheBoots72]

@@redgirlreviews 150??😵🥴 i have never tried a Tom Ford foundation but yeah usually a bit of silicone makes things look a little bit smoother , the Sisley one doesn't seem to be overly matte. Thanks Jessica ❤️

[@redgirlreviews]

@@TheBoots72 yeah...I felt a little sick when I bought it and just looked up the return policy 🤣 because I'm not so sure about it...I do think if I like the Sisley better I may take it back and exchange it...yeesh. The last Tom Ford was expensive at $80! I'm not sure why they think double the price is reasonable for the next rev of it...uhhhh.

[@TheBoots72]

@@redgirlreviews I hope you can exchange it 🤣 That's what is keeping me from buying, no return policy here, and they don't have samples. You have to try in the store from a bottle that has been exposed to bright lights and God knows what. Some stores allow you to put a little in a container. But who knows what happened to that bottle, swatching on your hand is fine but do they really think i'm gonna put makeup on in the store, bring my brushes and everything and remove it again if i don't like it and then walk around with a blotched face when i go home 😏😂

[@shelbielynne9609]

I love the reaction to the 24 hour claim! The last time I had makeup on for 24 hours I was in the hospital. That's the only way you'll find me not washing my face at the end of the night. Accidents and tragedies are the only exceptions. 😂

[@redgirlreviews]

😂 For real though!

[@Sweet_T713]

Thank you for the review! I have the new studio fix matte and also the radiance one. I love the finish of the radiance one but it pills with my skincare. The new studio fix matte I like but I’m still trying to figure out how it looks best because on me it’s very matte and dry. I think once I get which moisturizer, sunscreen and primer that goes with the new Mac Studio fix, I will like it. Also I think I need to wait to wear this is the dead of the hot summer because it is so dry on me. I have combo skin I guess. My skin is weird sometimes it’s dry sometimes oily in the t zone. Maybe my skin is combo to dry.

[@redgirlreviews]

Yes! That's how I feel about it too and I swear the old one didn't quite have this issue...definitely for me this one is a little more matte but great coverage for discoloration etc. I was thinking of getting the radiance one so good to know it has pilling issues. I think I swatched it and wasn't super impressed with the texture anyway...they all kinda have this drag to them that can be a bit hard to work with I think. I like a really thin formula personally. Have you tried Tom Ford Traceless Matte? That one is literally my perfect soft matte foundation but I think it's getting discontinued...boo. I do want to try different primers under this new Mac Studio fix and see if it makes a difference especially since I'm having a wierd oily/dry spell myself.

[@Sweet_T713]

@@redgirlreviews I love the Tom ford! Unfortunately I think it is discontinued, I’m soooo sad! 😭 I totally agree with you!

[@redgirlreviews]

@@Sweet_T713 oh lordie I just looked and watched a review of his new matte foundation that’s coming out and it looks amazing but $150! Argh! I thought $80 was bad! I have to go try it though… my wallet is screaming 😂

[@mocuishle1028]

I used to love MAC foundation. But I found the foundation would oxidize on me . 20:46 I looked like an Oompa Loompa! Did you have any issues with it oxidizing? Thank you!

[@redgirlreviews]

I’ve heard this from other people too but it never did on me esp. the new one which frankly is sooo white I kinda wish it would! I wonder if it’s only certain colors that do it?

[@Specialdunk1814]

Sane. It's horrible, and I've Bern using MAC for over 20 years.

[@SwanTheQueen]

The new formulation oxidize while you are applying lmao is the worst foundation 😅 never had that issue with the OG

[@SwanTheQueen]

@@Specialdunk1814same! Decades faithful customer. This is my last purchase.

[@EdgyIntellect]

What are your undertones?? I’m curious!! I’m a cool toned redhead.

[@redgirlreviews]

Same! I do sometimes lean a little neutral but mostly just cool toned. 😊

[@SwanTheQueen]

I absolutely HATE the new formula is the worst foundation I ever tried. The original was my OG. Any suggestions to replace?

[@redgirlreviews]

Yeah it really is so much heavier than the original unfortunately! What is your skin type/foundation coverage/finish preference? I'm trying to think of ones that remind me of the original but not coming up with anything immediately..

[@salmaba3229]

Who is 48 😱Mashallah ❤❤❤❤

[@redgirlreviews]

😂🥰

[@Ohkeh640]

What shade

[@redgirlreviews]

NW5

[@mariamartides2580]

You are very beautiful God bless love Maria xxx

[@redgirlreviews]

🥰 Thank you! You are so kind! ❤

[@Specialdunk1814]

It's horrible. It's yellow and dry.

[@redgirlreviews]

I think this one really looks best on oily skin types that want really full coverage...otherwise it is just too heavy and a bit drying. I don't find I reach for it at all months after I bought it. I think if you were under heavy lights and doing photography or something it might be great...everyday life...ehhh.

[@Maayyaaaa]

u just used way way too much