Your Guide To The NEW Mac Studio Fix Fluid

Match My Makeup is pleased to announce the relaunch of the iconic Mac Studio Fix Fluid Foundation (featuring an updated formula and expanded shade range!) has been MATCHED and we are at your service to ensure your perfect shade. Enter your original foundation shade into our shade matching tool to get your perfect foundation shade match in the new range. 

The NEW 2024 Studio Fix Fluid Foundation has a revamped formula with a huge focus on skincare.  With the original containing mineral UV filters, the new formula contains both mineral and chemical UV filters, alongside the addition of BHA, great for oily skin. It is still a water/silicone based foundation, and ensures an alcohol-free, fragrance-free, oil-free, and paraben-free formulation. 

As pioneers in online shade-matching technology, we understand the importance of considering factors like oxidation and dry down when finding the perfect foundation match. How do these apply to the latest offering from MAC? To put it simply… different ingredients = different colors! Let’s delve into it… 

Oxidation is a fascinating phenomenon wherein the color of foundation can change after application, often resulting in a darker or more orange-toned appearance.  Dry Down is the process by which foundation sets on the skin post-application, transitioning from a liquid to a drier texture. This phase plays a pivotal role in achieving a natural, skin-like finish while enhancing the foundation's longevity. 

While both oxidation and dry down can entail color changes in foundation, they stem from distinct causes and manifest different effects on the final appearance. Oxidation, influenced by external factors, can lead to an undesirable shift in color, whereas dry down showcases the foundation's intended hue and texture, based on the formula.

With the new Studio Fix Fluid Foundation, you may observe variations in the dry-down process compared to the original formula. As we said earlier, different ingredients = different colors.  For your most accurate match - enter your previous shade into Match My Makeup to get the right shade of the new Studio Fix Fluid. Every shade has been scientifically tested and verified by our team of makeup artists. The shades across the range are quite similar to the original. In many cases, long-time wearers of Studio Fix Fluid can continue to purchase their regular shade, keeping in mind it may be a little darker. If you’re between shades, we advise going one shade lighter to be safe. With there being new shades added to the range, there could be a shade even better than your original. Use our foundation shade-matching tool to find out. 

Below are some images comparing the same shades in the old vs. new Studio Fix Fluid foundation, followed by the list of ingredients comparison. 

Ingredients of Original Studio Fix Fluid

Octinoxate 2.50%, Titanium Dioxide 1%: Sunscreens.

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Algae Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Methoxy Amodimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer, Laureth-7, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Dimethicone/PEG-10 Crosspolymer, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Propylene Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sorbic Acid, Chloroxylenol, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain (+/-): Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288).

Key takeaways:

• Mineral UV Filter

• Alcohol free, fragrance free, oil free, paraben free

Ingredients of New 2024 Studio Fix Fluid

Water\Aqua\Eau, Methyl Trimethicone, Dimethicone, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Isododecane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Polyethylene, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Titanium Dioxide (Nano), Algae Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caffeine, Lecithin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Silica, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer, Methoxy Amodimethicone/Silsesquioxane Copolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Laureth-7, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Propylene Carbonate, Alumina, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Bht, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Chloroxylenol, [+/- Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491), Iron Oxides (Ci 77492), Iron Oxides (Ci 77499)]  ILN50545 

Key takeaways:

• Mineral UV Filter AND Chemical UV filter

• Addition of BHA

• Good for oily skin

• Alcohol free, fragrance free, oil free, paraben free

• Not ideal for fungal acne

To find your perfect foundation shade in the NEW Mac Studio Fix Fluid, try out our free online shade matching tool here.