Favourite Things: MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation

I absolutely adore MAC Studio Fix Fluid foundation. It's marketed as a liquid version of their Studio Fix powder foundation, which I have tried and unfortunately had an allergic reaction to! My super-pale skin suits the lightest cool shade, NC15 - there are a total of 26 shades, you're likely to find one that suits you perfectly.

It's a medium coverage foundation - definitely not for you if you like a sheerer look, and can be built up to provide heavy coverage if needed. What I love most about it is that it is still natural looking - with a finish that's not quite all-matte, but not dewy, it looks like skin - for me, it looks like flawless, even skin. Easily blendable, too - I usually apply with my fingers, but on special occasions have been known to use a MAC 187 brush to buff it in. Either way, my skin looks even and smooth, and thankfully the product doesn't settle into my pores or fine lines.

At £19.00 for 30ml, it's definitely a high end purchase (at least here in the UK), but a bottle will last a long, long time. I'm still on the same bottle I bought a year and a half ago, and apply it about 3 or 4 times a week. I'd recommend spending an extra few quid and buying a pump for it (it comes as a pourable bottle, which isn't quite so hygienic); it's well worth the cash - and comes with a little cap so the bottle travels well!

MAC Studio Fix Fluid is £19 for 30ml at MACCosmetics.co.uk, but if you don't know your shade, I'd highly recommend popping to a counter to let an artist find you the perfect shade.