MAC dupe
November 2, 2019 1:34 PM   Subscribe

does anyone have a good dupe for MAC studio fix powder foundation? i have had NO luck replacing it!
posted by megan_magnolia to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (4 answers total) 2 users marked this as a favorite
 
NYX Stay Matte Not Flat or Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder are your best bets. There's more choice of shades with Rimmel.
posted by essexjan at 2:15 PM on November 2, 2019


Part of the challenge is that there are close to no other decent full coverage powder foundations below that ~$30USD/$40CAD price point.

The Sephora brand powder foundation isn't a terrible alternative if you only need medium coverage, but it isn't that much less expensive than MAC. In terms of drugstore brands, essexjan's right on the mark. NYX Stay Matte But Not Flat Powder Foundation is kind of a dupe, but the shade selection isn't nearly as good as MAC's; for darker skin, for instance, their shades tend a bit orangey. Rimmel is also an option for fair-skinned people.

If for some reason you're able to get Clinique more cheaply than you could MAC (e.g. department store exchanges, you know Canadians who have a lot of Shoppers Drug Mart points), Beyond Perfecting Powder + Concealer might work too.

All of these being not-fantastic options is why I opt for liquid foundation these days, but YMMV.
posted by blerghamot at 2:23 PM on November 2, 2019


It's not discontinued, is it OP?
posted by ApathyGirl at 4:29 PM on November 4, 2019


I feel like most drugstore powder foundations are mattifying, or at least geared toward oily skin. I personally have dry/normal skin, and Studio Fix looked decent on me (although it broke me out terribly). Having said that, in terms of finish and longevity, Jcat Aquasurance foundation is a pretty solid choice. It's about $14 at Ulta, but I believe it's online-only.
posted by oxfordcomma at 4:51 PM on November 4, 2019


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