Product Reviews Rated 3.89 out of 5 stars
109 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Great buildable coverage/ Oily skin beware I purchased this in store after I saw my shade in the liquid form was sold out and it was too late to order online and receive for my event. I've only ever used the liquid version before which is full matte and full coverage so I was wary to use the stick because I wasn't sure on the application but the medium coverage is perfect, I've noticed it looks more natural on me and lasts much longer than the caking you get with the full coverage liquid of this. Application was so easy, just drew a few lines to start off around my face and blending it out with a sponge was actually much more simple and faster. On my oily skin it definitely does get oily much faster but using more setting powder over it and using oil blotting sheets that I carry in my purse has not been a problem as all. I'll definitely keep buying this instead of the liquid.
Most Helpful Critical Review Nice but not long wear. I would say this is great for a rush makeup application. Short on time but want your skin to look good? This is a good option unless you are going to be put of the house for over six hours.
Quick and easy to blend.
Dries down to accurate shade.
Unfortunately breaks down after six hours.
I love how it looks fresh, but I won't wear this to work/ school, since touch ups are minimal for me.
Reviewed by 109 customers Please Don't Discontinue This Product 5
Bronxgirl from Atlanta, GA
OMG! I just came online to order more of my fave foundation stick, and am sad to read that it is being discontinued. I LOVE this product. It goes on so well and makes my skin look flawless.
I know the company may have already made up its mind, but I hope the reviews by all these disappointed customers causes them to reconsider.
Mac foundation stick 5
Minna from TN - Tennessee
I love this. It's so easy to carry along and easy to apply absolutely recommend
Ehh 2
Not for me from Turlock
This foundation is nice the only problem is it makes me look oily very quickly.
OMG PLEASE DO NOT DISCONTINUE!!! 5
Ladybug from Los Ángeles County
This is the best foundation. I love it so much and I receive so many compliments when I wear it, I am so sad that you are discontinuing such an amazing product back! Please, PLEASE bring it back!
Best foundation stick 5
Mary from Norco
I love Mac they do good makeup , I love there blushes,bronzer,lip liner, and foundation and powders and this right here didn't disappoint either , I highly recommend it
What happened to consistency with shades 2
Color is way too dark and orangey from Texas
I have been a MAC customer for decades. And the best thing was that if you found your shade this will be consistent between products. This is not the case anymore. NC20 is completely different from one product to another. Now it is impossible to find my shade across the line. I bought two of them and neither were a good match. This product is being discontinued, but this has happened to me when I bought the studio tech cream to powder foundation a few months ago. Unfortunately I was not able to return the sticks because as these are being discontinued, they were on sale. What happened to your eyeshadow color range? It is gone! My favorites are gone and now they are fewer colors, so I stuck to the foundations, but after this new disappointment and with all the foundation alternatives from other brands available now, it is veru likely that I would not buy from MAC again.
Why is this discontinued? 5
Sad It's Going from Annapolis, MD
I finally found a foundation that I liked. I recently went to purchase it again and it seems like the line is being discontinued. That's a shame because this is the only MAC foundation that works well with my skin. I guess I have to find a new brand of foundation to wear. :/
Please don't discontinue! 5
Sonia from Chicago
Please don't discontinue this product! I love the stick foundation! It's the perfect shade and I do use more than one depending on the season, perfect coverage, lasts all day and looks amazing! Please keep this foundation and formula! If not at least give us a similar alternative! I have purchased several but how many us enough?
Best foundation ever- why is it being discontinued 5
Legallylori from Longmeadow ma
This is seriously the best foundation ever. Why is mac discontinuing it? The formula is amazing.and it wear great and looks natural. It is by far the best product in the studio fix line- i can only hope mac will bring it back.
Best product ever!! 5
How did that happen? Best product ever!! from Bklyn
Going on clearance? How? Best product ever!! Looks like skin!I stocked up!!
why!? 5
Sonia from Schaumburg
This is one of my favorite products...why is it being discontinued!? I don't understand why MAC would just leave this product behind. It's great coverage, easy to blend with any foundation or kabuki brush and lasts all day. Works great in hot weather, creamy for dryer colder weather and sets nicely with any powder. Easy touchups, perfect for travel.Please continue the foundation stick!!
Mac 5
Tan from Charlotte NC
Best makeup on the planet Earth
Don't put it on directly 5
Lily from Ohio
Negatives:
Must use tools, this is thick.
Positives:
This is thick, lol. The coverage is wonderful!
Highly Pigmented.
Smooth and creamy when used with tools.
Easy to apply.
Full coverage.
Not ashy on brown skin.
Great buildable coverage/ Oily skin beware 5
Karen from San Jose CA
I purchased this in store after I saw my shade in the liquid form was sold out and it was too late to order online and receive for my event. I've only ever used the liquid version before which is full matte and full coverage so I was wary to use the stick because I wasn't sure on the application but the medium coverage is perfect, I've noticed it looks more natural on me and lasts much longer than the caking you get with the full coverage liquid of this. Application was so easy, just drew a few lines to start off around my face and blending it out with a sponge was actually much more simple and faster. On my oily skin it definitely does get oily much faster but using more setting powder over it and using oil blotting sheets that I carry in my purse has not been a problem as all. I'll definitely keep buying this instead of the liquid.
Love Love LOVVEEE! 5
KatieAndrewsILY from Dallas, TX
I love this foundation stick. I have combination type skin and this works amazing for me and last all day. I do prime and set with powder. I just bought another stick for my upcoming vacation.
Fantastic for my sensitive skin! 5
AmberC from Seattle
Love love love this foundation stick! It's an staple in my makeup routine. I have trouble wearing most foundations due to acne prone skin, and also age lines such as nasal labial folds and 11's. The application of this stick is genius. I wash my face, moisturize, then take the stick and simply draw over all my dark spots and problem areas. Then I pat pat pat pat pat my whole face (wakes me up haha) and set with a setting spray. That's it. Lasts half the day perfectly. All day slightly faded. I will forever be a MAC customer due to this single product. Happy!
Great for oily skin but hard to blend 3
va in ca from Southern California
I've been using MAC foundation for 15+ years. I decided to give this one a try, especially because I have oily skin in the summer. the initial coverage is great but its starts to look blotchy, after a while. I'll probably stay away from this in the future.
Short Lasting 2
Nancy Grad Mum from Dallas Tx
I'm very busy and hoped this would help minimize time for makeup.
Application is quick and the finish was very beautiful set with studio fix powder.
Unfortunately the foundation doesn't last longer than two hours on me.
Dissatisfied 1
Andy from Pawtucket
Product is difficult to blend, it doesn't move making the finish product blotchy. It makes the skin look dry.
Nice but not long wear. 3
Meg the Mom/ student from Atlanta GA
I would say this is great for a rush makeup application. Short on time but want your skin to look good? This is a good option unless you are going to be put of the house for over six hours.
Quick and easy to blend.
Dries down to accurate shade.
Unfortunately breaks down after six hours.
I love how it looks fresh, but I won't wear this to work/ school, since touch ups are minimal for me.
Excellent 5
Tee M from BX,NY
I came across this product while looking online and decided to give it a try. I'm not that advanced with makeup but this is great for beginners especially for those who have trouble applying liquid foundation. STUDIO FIX SOFT MATTE FOUNDATION STICK is the best and I will continue to use it. Not heavy at all and literally stays on all day.
I would buy this product again 4
Patty from Rialto Ca
I use it as contour. I'm still getting used to the color, I think they chose a color a bit too dark for me but still working with it.
Perfect warm shade 5
Undi from Illinois
It is a perfect warm shade for Asian skin tone and easy to use. Perfect for my oily skin, and I would recommend using a moisturizing primer under it, and set it with powder.
My new favorite. 5
Lexy from Olympia
I use it as a concealer and I've used so many concealers in my life but this is by far the best.
The absolute best foundation 5
Meg from Los Angeles
People are sleeping on this foundation!!!! This is the best MAC foundation and product I have every used. Blends beautifully and easy to travel with. Highly pigmented but not drying. This gives me the most flawless camera ready skin. This is my go to product! Highly recommend!!!