I've been doing a lot of research on make up & just about every bride I've read on recommends M.A.C foundations, So last week I carried myself down to a local M.A.C store with my sister (who is also apart of the wedding party) and tried the Studio Fix Fluid. It looked great on my skin (in the store) and I heard that it works better than the powder and looks "Natural" (which is the look I am going for) in pictures, so I purchased it... So today, My sister and I tried our make up on. It looked absolutely perfect and flawless on her, as to where it looks like I mixed mine with baby powder!! I didn't use alot, Because I don't really wear make up and I just wanted that Natural look I keep hearing about, But It really isn't working. I tried out a lot of other make ups (i.e Sephora, & Bare Minerals) before I bought M.A.C, But M.A.C had the lightest foundation that still covered up what I wanted. Anyway, I was just wondering if anyone else had this problem Or if anybody has any suggestions on what I should do?
BTW- My wedding is in 2 weeks, So any advice would be helpful. THANKS!!!
Did they give you a primer to try out? Sometime that will help the foundation look smoother/more natural. Sometimes it can also be the applicator you use. Otherwise head to Sephora and ask them to assit you. I went there last week and they were super helpful.
I would go right back to MAC and ask them what is up. I would go to a different person in the store because they may give you a different perspective on your makeup. Long story short if they do not fix the problem return things and find the right makeup that works for you.
Makeup Forever also has a great foundation, and I think Sephora carries that too. So if the MAC one doesn't work out maybe you can exchange it and get something new.
Try a lotion or primer first to help your skin soak it in properly - I have that problem when I use a new product too. Use it every day too, to get your skin used to it!
Hello Ladies!
I've been doing a lot of research on make up & just about every bride I've read on recommends M.A.C foundations, So last week I carried myself down to a local M.A.C store with my sister (who is also apart of the wedding party) and tried the Studio Fix Fluid. It looked great on my skin (in the store) and I heard that it works better than the powder and looks "Natural" (which is the look I am going for) in pictures, so I purchased it... So today, My sister and I tried our make up on. It looked absolutely perfect and flawless on her, as to where it looks like I mixed mine with baby powder!! I didn't use alot, Because I don't really wear make up and I just wanted that Natural look I keep hearing about, But It really isn't working. I tried out a lot of other make ups (i.e Sephora, & Bare Minerals) before I bought M.A.C, But M.A.C had the lightest foundation that still covered up what I wanted. Anyway, I was just wondering if anyone else had this problem Or if anybody has any suggestions on what I should do?
BTW- My wedding is in 2 weeks, So any advice would be helpful. THANKS!!!
posted by MrsS2B 23 posts 5 months agoDid they give you a primer to try out? Sometime that will help the foundation look smoother/more natural. Sometimes it can also be the applicator you use. Otherwise head to Sephora and ask them to assit you. I went there last week and they were super helpful.
posted by monica 11 posts 5 months agoI would go right back to MAC and ask them what is up. I would go to a different person in the store because they may give you a different perspective on your makeup. Long story short if they do not fix the problem return things and find the right makeup that works for you.
Best,
Shoshi
posted by YoSho 2 posts 5 months agoI use Clinique's "Almost Makeup". I love it. It evens out your skin tone but is technically a tinted moisturizer. And a lot less expensive than MAC :)
posted by Brookem 56 posts 5 months agoMakeup Forever also has a great foundation, and I think Sephora carries that too. So if the MAC one doesn't work out maybe you can exchange it and get something new.
posted by MissDragonfly 14 posts 5 months agoTry a lotion or primer first to help your skin soak it in properly - I have that problem when I use a new product too. Use it every day too, to get your skin used to it!
posted by fromms2mrs 55 posts 5 months ago