There are popular beauty buys and then there are products that rise to the status of cult-favourite and find a permanent spot on the dressers of makeup artists for years after that. One of MAC’s most sought-after picks, the Studio Fix Fluid foundation is one such example. Ask makeup beginners; and many will tell you it’s the one base makeup product they started their journey with. Ask the most clued-in artists in the beauty industry; and they’ll say they still have it in their kits as a go-to.
But this classic just got a revamp—and we think the updates are, to say the least, with the times. Get the complete lowdown below.
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It’s more skin-forward
With more and more makeup products offering skincare benefits—and for good reason—80 percent ingredients of this transfer, sweat and humidity-resistant foundation are now skin-forward. While the formulation always had a sun protection factor of 15, the revamped version has an added sugar kelp extract that is known to control excess sebum as well as red algae extract and hyaluronic acid that boost and lock in skin’s natural moisture. It also helps that this new version comes in an even broader shade range now, to promote inclusivity. To find the right shade for yourself before making a purchase online, make sure you use the virtual try-on feature that is available on Tira.
It now has a soft-matte finish
If you saw the best of this year’s Met Gala looks, you know that soft-matte took centre stage. The finish which neither makes your skin look shiny, nor makes it seem flat or dull, has been on most moodboards lately. Tweaking its ultra-matte formulation, MAC has revamped the Studio Fix Fluid to offer a soft-matte finish which feels like second skin and is ideal for every day as well as important occasions. Definitely with the times, surely on trend—while also being suitable for all skin types. Besides, it doesn’t crease, become cakey or wear off for 24 hours.
It’s more convenient to use
The packaging was always great, but now it’s even better. With convenience and ease of use being important factors today, the bottle—which earlier had a narrow opening on top—now comes with a pump. It’s more suitable for travelling, convenient for on-the-road makeup sessions and ideal for those who are prone to getting more product out every time—just one pump is enough for full coverage.
