If you end each day frustrated because your foundation is everywhere but your face, don't give up on makeup. Proper makeup application takes time and patience, but the effort you put into it will be evident when you look in the mirror after a long day. Your face will look as fresh as it did in the morning. All it takes is a little extra time and applying the right products to your face to keep your foundation from rubbing off.
Apply a primer before your foundation. A primer is designed to make your foundation stick to your face. You can buy a primer at drugstores or beauty supply stores. Cover every area of your face where the foundation will be applied. You can use your fingers or a sponge and apply to one area of the face at a time. Always follow the directions on the label of your primer.
Apply your foundation. You can use your fingers or a sponge. Simply pour a drop of foundation into your fingers or onto your sponge and blend it into your face. Apply it to one area of your face at a time. If you're using a powder foundation, use a brush to apply it. Place the brush in the powder and move it around to pick up the powder. Get rid of the excess powder by tapping the handle of the brush. Apply the foundation to your face in circular motions.
Apply powder to set the foundation. Use loose face powder, not the pressed powder. Just dip the brush in the powder and tap off the excess powder. Simply apply the powder in circular motions over one area of your face at a time to set the foundation.
- We put M∙A∙C Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 to the ultimate test of seeing how long it wears and, not surprisingly, the formula lasts for a full 24 hours! This modern foundation combines a matte finish and medium-to-full buildable coverage with broad spectrum SPF 15 protection.
- The New look- pure colour pressed powder is definitely a hidden drugstore gem in my opinion. Numerous times I have walked past the stand in New look, swatched the beauty products, and thought to myself of how this powder reminded me so much of beloved Mac studio fix powder.
- And so the hunting for a MAC Studio Fix Powder Foundation Dupe happened! I've been using FS Cosmetics Two-Way Cake Foundation interchangeably for years now. I remember it being branded as Fanny Serrano Cosmetics turned FS Cosmetics.
For the last couple of years my go to, holy grail status, powder foundation was the Mac Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation. I swore by this foundation. And so the hunting for a MAC Studio Fix Powder Foundation Dupe happened! I've been using FS Cosmetics Two-Way Cake Foundation interchangeably for years now. I remember it being branded as Fanny Serrano Cosmetics turned FS Cosmetics.
Don't touch your face. This is simple, but many people forget this. You must make a conscious effort to keep your hands away from your face so that you don't rub off your makeup.
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You can use a setting spray on your face. This product is available at beauty supply stores and is designed to keep the foundation from rubbing off. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for the proper application. Choose an oil-free foundation if you have oily skin. You can use long-wearing foundations. These are available at drugstores and beauty supply stores.
For the last couple of years my go to, holy grail status, powder foundation was the Mac Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation. I swore by this foundation. Especially in my early days of makeup, I never wore liquid foundations or BB creams, so I relied on a powder foundation to give me the coverage I was looking for. The Mac Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation really gives such great coverage without looking cakey and also, for someone like me with combination to oily skin, it really helped keep me nice and matte throughout the day. And for $27 a pop, it should!
The BH Studio Pro Matte Finish Pressed Powder comes in 7 different shades, which at first may not sound like much of a selection, but I truly believe there is a shade to fit every skin tone. I do wish there were a few more darker shades to fit all of my brown and chocolate skinned babies, but hopefully this is something BH Cosmetics can come out with in the future.
When it comes to shade ranges for myself I bought the shade 250 which is about one shade lighter than I wanted but the shade 255 is perfect for me. For reference, I'm the shade NW45 at Mac, so if you're in that shade range or about a shade lighter than 250 and 255 will work perfectly for you. The BH powder is just as amazing as the Mac Studio Fix, and dare I say I like it better? To me it just seems like it has a bit of a 'creamier' or smoother texture than the Mac powder. And the best part, it's only $5.95! That's almost a $22 difference between the Mac powder and the BH powder. If you're looking for an affordable powder foundation that's going to give you excellent coverage and do a great job of absorbing excess oils and keeping you nice and matte, then I highly suggest you try the BH Studio Pro Matte Finish Pressed Powder. It's AH-MAZING! And your wallet will thank you. :)