Sooo my lovelies I don't think we have let you in on the fact we are mahoosive make-up fiends. It's even worse than you're average beauty blogger because we've combined forces (share absolutely all of our products) and Lorraine's bedroom and vanity mirror is basically our make/dressing room now; much to her disdain!
We are M.A.C girls through and through and have been using their products for years. Our go to is Studio Fix Fluid Foundation however recently we've given the Pro Longwear Foundation a try and thought we'd compare and rate them!
Shades
Studio Fix is a much larger range and comes in 46 shades whereas Pro Longwear only offers 22. I recommend with Studio Fix you really take your time into figuring out what your shade is, as I (Lorraine) have gone through about 3 different shades; 42, 43.5, 44 whilst Amy has always stuck to her solid 45!
This foundation does get darker as it settles into the skin so I would always go with a shade lighter than your first initial judgement - you can always bronze up my honeys if needs be! Having said this there are so many different shades with Studio Fix so if your purse allows it you could always buy two and combine to create your perfect shade.
Pump
Pro Longwear comes with a pump - another bonus of this is that if you twist it it locks which is a god send when it comes to travelling especially during flights because we no longer have the stress of the foundation spilling all over our hand luggage mid flight *raising hand emoji*
Studio Fix pump must be purchased separately.
Coverage
Pro Longwear is much thinner in consistency which leads me onto the fact it has a very light - medium coverage. You will most definitely need concealer if you aren't a porcelain doll with not a single imperfection. If you want high coverage and not a blemish in sight Studio Fix is your gal. Studio Fix is so much thicker in consistency hence why the coverage is so brill - we personally love the caked look so apply a few layers but if you're a classy bird a little goes a long way so you won't need loads of product during one application.
We'd also like to add that if you have super oily skin you're skin will work better with Pro Longwear as opposed to Studio Fix. My T - Zone doesn't need anywhere near as much attention aka blot or powder throughout the day when I have applied Pro Longwear.
Application
Pro Longwear does not require a setting powder and you could get away with not doing so and it lasting however we NEVER go without setting powder and it totally completes and sets the foundation beautifully. With this foundation we would not recommend a sponge/blender as the product is so thin that it will absorb the majority leaving none for your pretty face.
Studio Fix on the other hand definitely requires a setting powder once applied! Due to the consistency we recommend using a good stippling brush to blend and avoid any streakiness but also please use a thick moisturiser and good primer! Can also be applied with a damp beauty blender!
Price
Prolongwear
£27
Studio Fix
£23.50
OVERALL
We adoooooore Studio Fix and this is our absolute go to if we want full coverage especially for a nightout or selfie but if you want a long lasting foundation, isn't to cakey and will not require as much blotting/powder top up then Pro Longwear is a must!
Give both a go or maybe pop into store and have one of the M.A.C Ladies apply it for you as a tester and see which you prefer!
Is studio fix better than prolong wear
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