4 yrs, 10 mths ago

Foundation help – similar products to MAC Studio Fix, minus SPF??

Hi all, I love MAC Studio Fix foundation, it’s my favourite foundation I’ve ever used. I love the slightly sticky, smooth finish/coverage, and it doesn’t leave me oily or dry.

However, I’ve recently discovered I’m allergic to SPF, so I’ve been using MAC Pro Longwear (which I hate! Leaves my skin both oily and dry/flaky!). PLEASE can anyone recommend any foundations which are similar to MAC Studio Fix but without SPF?

Thank you! x

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  • 4 yrs, 10 mths ago

    Thanks very much! 🙂 x

  • 4 yrs, 10 mths ago

    I’m not 100% certain but I believe Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless foundation does not have SPF. I know drug store brands don’t usually measure up to MAC but this one is really good!

    I used Studio Fix for about 4 years before switching so I know what it’s like to love it. It was my holy grail lol. Give this one a try though, it’s only $8 so not a huge waste of money if you don’t like it. Let me know how it goes if you do 🙂

  • 4 yrs, 10 mths ago

    Being allergic to SPF is a bit broad, Cjem: there are a LOT of different SPF ingredients, chemical & physical. Go through the ingredients lists of the products you reacted to & try to find a common ingredient. If you don’t still have the packaging, you can often find the ingredients list on the brand’s website.

    Anything with zinc oxide (type of physical SPF) is usually good for the skin.

    Remember, everyone with allergies is allergic to different things! You might have to some experimenting with testers.

    Good luck!

    • 4 yrs, 10 mths ago

      Hi Misfortune8, thanks so much for your response. I said that I`m allergic to SPF, but my actual situation is that I have a rare hair/skin condition called Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and doctors suspect that using SPF on the face may be a cause of it (although they don`t know for sure), so I`m just trying to avoid anything with any SPF in it.

      I will try samples as you suggest, but I just thought someone might already know a foundation similar to MAC Studio Fix that they could recommend 🙂

      Cjem x

      • 4 yrs, 10 mths ago

        Oh, that`s terrible, Cjem! I hope you find a substitute foundation. And, I hope your condition improves!

        I didn`t think I recognised your username, now, I see that you`re a newbie.

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