Today, we thought we would do a blog post on the one makeup item we all love: foundation!
After all, who doesn't love a product that can give your skin a brighter, smoother, and more flawless finish?
While the high-end brands are a wonderful investment, their price tags can leave us feeling the pinch, so we decided to look into some amazing foundations that are hailed for being amazing dupes, as they cost around a quarter of the price but yet have almost the exact same finish.
After all, who doesn't love a good bargain?
1. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation VS. L'Oreal Paris Lumi Magique Foundation
For that ‘Insta-filter' look, you can't go wrong with the Armani Luminous Silk Foundation.
So how does the L'Oreal Lumi Magique compare? It's slightly heavier in terms of coverage and not as long lasting as Armani, but the finish is definitely spot on.
So, ditch your concealers with this Mac Studio fix fluid dupe which also contains hydrating hyaluron and gives you a luxury sensation all-day long. We totally recommend this, for good! Buy L'oreal Paris Infallible 24H Foundation here (Rs.1200). MAC Studio Fix Power + Foundation (Price – Rs. 2500) Drugstore Dupe: NYX Stay Matte But not flat Power Foundation (Price – Rs. 1559) The MAC one has extremely high coverage and you won't require even a concealer with this. It provides matte finish which looks natural on your face. MAC Studio Fix is perfect for women with oily skin who want to minimize the appearance of large pores. The trick with Studio Fix is to find the right shade for your skin tone. Studio Fix comes in many, many shades so I recommend trying them on at a MAC counter.
Giorgio Armani – Shop hereor copy & paste this code: http://bit.ly/2toIpIZ
L'Oreal Lumi – Shop hereor copy & paste this code: http://bit.ly/2tqiJes
Convert m4v to mp4 mac free. 2. MAC Face and Body VS. Revolution The One Foundation
The MAC Face and Body Foundation is one of the brand's bestsellers, but it does cost quite a bit. Try Revolution, an excellent dupe from Superdrug and save yourself a fortune.
https://memoiphone335.weebly.com/tiny-task-macro-recorder-for-mac.html. Coverage is light but buildable for both foundations.
MAC Face and Body – Shop hereor copy & paste this code: http://bit.ly/2s5lped
3. Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick VS. Maybelline Fit Me Foundation Stick
Maybelline gives Bobbi Brown a run for their money with this easy-to-apply dupe that glides on so easily.
Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick – Shop hereor copy & paste this code: http://bit.ly/2s6uao2
Maybelline Fit Me Stick – Shop hereor copy & paste this code: http://bit.ly/2s6120a
4. Estee Lauder Double Wear VS. Revlon ColorStay Foundation
It takes a lot to compete with Estee Lauder Double Wear but this ColorStay Foundation by Revlon is a steal!
Not only does it cover everything like Double Wear does, it's also long lasting too. Double bonus!
Estee Lauder Double Wear – Shop hereor copy & paste this code: http://bit.ly/2tov6rS
Appdelete 4 1 6. Revlon ColorStay – Shop Hereor copy & paste this code: http://bit.ly/2toYv58
5. NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation VS. L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation
The NARS All Day Luminous Foundation offers full coverage with a matte but not flat finish.
While L'Oreal's coverage isn't as strong, the finish is an impressive match.
NARS All Day Foundation – Shop hereor copy & paste this code: http://bit.ly/2toeaSi
L'OREAL Infallible – Shop hereor copy & paste this code: http://bit.ly/2toLTes
6. Chanel Vitalumière Aqua Foundation VS. Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation
With Bourjois and Chanel owned by the same company, it's not surprising to find that these two foundations are rather alike. With both offering that ‘natural skin' look, the Bourjois foundation is a great budget alternative.
For that ‘Insta-filter' look, you can't go wrong with the Armani Luminous Silk Foundation.
So how does the L'Oreal Lumi Magique compare? It's slightly heavier in terms of coverage and not as long lasting as Armani, but the finish is definitely spot on.
So, ditch your concealers with this Mac Studio fix fluid dupe which also contains hydrating hyaluron and gives you a luxury sensation all-day long. We totally recommend this, for good! Buy L'oreal Paris Infallible 24H Foundation here (Rs.1200). MAC Studio Fix Power + Foundation (Price – Rs. 2500) Drugstore Dupe: NYX Stay Matte But not flat Power Foundation (Price – Rs. 1559) The MAC one has extremely high coverage and you won't require even a concealer with this. It provides matte finish which looks natural on your face. MAC Studio Fix is perfect for women with oily skin who want to minimize the appearance of large pores. The trick with Studio Fix is to find the right shade for your skin tone. Studio Fix comes in many, many shades so I recommend trying them on at a MAC counter.
Giorgio Armani – Shop hereor copy & paste this code: http://bit.ly/2toIpIZ
L'Oreal Lumi – Shop hereor copy & paste this code: http://bit.ly/2tqiJes
Convert m4v to mp4 mac free. 2. MAC Face and Body VS. Revolution The One Foundation
The MAC Face and Body Foundation is one of the brand's bestsellers, but it does cost quite a bit. Try Revolution, an excellent dupe from Superdrug and save yourself a fortune.
https://memoiphone335.weebly.com/tiny-task-macro-recorder-for-mac.html. Coverage is light but buildable for both foundations.
MAC Face and Body – Shop hereor copy & paste this code: http://bit.ly/2s5lped
3. Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick VS. Maybelline Fit Me Foundation Stick
Maybelline gives Bobbi Brown a run for their money with this easy-to-apply dupe that glides on so easily.
Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick – Shop hereor copy & paste this code: http://bit.ly/2s6uao2
Maybelline Fit Me Stick – Shop hereor copy & paste this code: http://bit.ly/2s6120a
4. Estee Lauder Double Wear VS. Revlon ColorStay Foundation
It takes a lot to compete with Estee Lauder Double Wear but this ColorStay Foundation by Revlon is a steal!
Not only does it cover everything like Double Wear does, it's also long lasting too. Double bonus!
Estee Lauder Double Wear – Shop hereor copy & paste this code: http://bit.ly/2tov6rS
Appdelete 4 1 6. Revlon ColorStay – Shop Hereor copy & paste this code: http://bit.ly/2toYv58
5. NARS All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation VS. L'Oreal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation
The NARS All Day Luminous Foundation offers full coverage with a matte but not flat finish.
While L'Oreal's coverage isn't as strong, the finish is an impressive match.
NARS All Day Foundation – Shop hereor copy & paste this code: http://bit.ly/2toeaSi
L'OREAL Infallible – Shop hereor copy & paste this code: http://bit.ly/2toLTes
6. Chanel Vitalumière Aqua Foundation VS. Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Foundation
With Bourjois and Chanel owned by the same company, it's not surprising to find that these two foundations are rather alike. With both offering that ‘natural skin' look, the Bourjois foundation is a great budget alternative.
Chanel Foundation – Shop hereor copy & paste this code: http://bit.ly/2tpcica
Bourjois Foundation – Shop hereor copy & paste this code: http://bit.ly/2toWmGC
7. MAC Studio Fix Fluid VS. L'Oreal True Match
If you want an oil-controlling formula that gives you a medium to full coverage then this L'Oreal True Match Foundation will do the trick. An amazing foundation!
MAC Studio Fix Fluid – Shop hereor copy & paste this code: http://bit.ly/2toE2xu
L'Oreal True Match – Shop hereor copy & paste this code: http://bit.ly/2towcE3
8. Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Foundation VS. Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation
There isn't a lot between the Benefit Foundation and this Rimmel number. Both give a light to medium coverage with a fresh, dewy skin finish. If I am honest, the Rimmel one lasts longer on the skin. It also contains an SPF of 20 so would be ideal for holidays if u wanted a foundation for day time.
Mac Studio Fix Liquid Foundation
Benefit Hello Flawless – Shop hereor copy & paste this code:http://bit.ly/2toy4MQ Can i use google chrome on my mac.
Rimmel Wake Me Up – Shop hereor copy & paste this code: http://bit.ly/2torNAY
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Hello beauties check-out my MAC Studio Fix Fluid vs Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup Review!
After using Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup in Ecru for the past six months, I have recently strayed and I'm now using MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC15. Both popular ‘heavy duty' foundations, I wanted to compare my experiences with both.
What They Say:
'Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup
15-hour staying power. Flawless all day. This worry-free, long-wearing makeup stays fresh and looks natural through heat, humidity, nonstop activity. Won't change colour, smudge or come off on clothes. Feels lightweight and comfortable. Now the flawless look you see in the morning is the look you keep all day.
MAC Studio Fix Fluid
A modern foundation that combines a natural matte finish and medium buildable coverage with broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 15. Comfortable and long-wearing: lasts for up to eight hours. Applies smoothly, builds coverage quickly and easily. Contains specially treated micronized pigments and soft-focus powders for a super-smooth look that helps minimize the appearance of imperfections. Absorbs and disperses oil. Contains special skin-conditioning ingredients. Oil free.'
What I Say:
The first thing to note is that these two foundations are at different price points. Double Wearretails at $68 AUD for 30 ml, while Studio Fix Fluid retails at $48 AUD for 30 ml. This factor certainly influenced my decision to try Studio Fix Fluid to see if it might be a less expensive alternative to my beloved Double Wear. One thing to note is that MAC does charge an extra $8 AUD for a pump for the foundation, which you can obviously re-use on future bottles.
Both foundations are packaged in glass bottles with a wide mouth and screw-top lid (before you buy a pump from MAC). As you can see in the product pictures, Double Wear comes in a square, thick frosted glass bottle which is quite sturdy (I've dropped it a couple of times without any problems), while Studio Fix Fluid comes in a cylindrical, more delicate glass bottle (which is apparently prone to breakage, although fingers crossed I haven't dropped it yet to find out).
You'll notice in this foundation swatch that Studio Fix Fluid seems to be a better colour match for me. That is definitely true, but the difference between the colours isn't as dramatic as it appears in the photo. However, I would say that Studio Fix Fluid in NC15 is the best colour match I've been able to find for my skin tone. If I were to use Double Wear again, I would probably try Bone, their lightest warm colour. Both brands have a reasonably wide colour selection for people with lighter skin tones.
Both brands claim their foundations have medium to full coverage. I would argue that Double Wear is a full-coverage foundation, while Studio Fix Fluid is a medium coverage foundation. I can easily achieve that flawless, ‘blank canvas' look with Double Wear, while this wouldn't be possible with Studio Fix Fluid without layering it on and looking cakey. On application, both foundations have a matte finish, although Studio FixFluid probably looks more satiny and natural than Double Wear.
Mac Studio Fix Fluid Foundation
I always applied Double Wear with a damp cosmetic sponge, as I found this produced a more even finish than using a brush. However, I have learned to apply Studio Fix Fluid with a foundation brush, as a cosmetic sponge seems to ‘suck up' all the foundation, with very little going onto my face. Both foundations effectively cover my minor acne and any other blemishes.
Where the paths of these foundations diverge is how they wear over time. Double Wear just plain lasts longer on my skin, no matter what happens. I honestly think that Double Wear could survive a nuclear holocaust. For an oily-skinned girl like me, this is a gift from the heavens above. In comparison, maintaining a medium coverage with Studio Fix Fluid would require a couple of touch-ups during the day. I also sometimes notice that Studio Fix Fluid will transfer a little onto my phone if I take a call. However, I tend to feel that Double Wear‘s amazing longevity does come at a price. Over the longer term, Double Wear tends to make my skin a little flaky and dull. In comparison, Studio Fix Fluid‘s ingredients seem to nourish my skin and help keep it moisturised.
There is a place for both Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup and MAC Studio Fix Fluid in my life, heart, and makeup cabinet. At the moment, I wear Studio Fix Fluid to work during the day, while I reserve Double Wear for special occasions, nights out, and days where I just want to hide behind a flawless finish.
