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The Independent
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Mac has relaunched its studio fix powders, and they're so much better
More than 30 years since its launch, Mac's studio fix powder (£34, has had a makeover. There were 53 shades in its original iteration, but now there are an additional 25 to suit every complexion. If you've never used Mac's studio fix powder, it's a two-in-one pressed powder and foundation. It's non-cakey, a godsend for oily skin and has been used on models for shoots and catwalks. Now, the well-loved formula is catering to deeper skin tones after axing its talc component and, with it, any unwanted ashiness. If that wasn't enough, Mac claims it has doubled the shine control in studio fix 2.0, promising to offer 24 hours (compared with the OG's 12 hours) of blurred, oil-free coverage. Alongside updated ingredients, there's a refillable option, using 45 per cent less packaging. The question is, how does it hold up in practice? We got our hands on the new launch before its market release – scroll on for our full review and verdict across different skin types. How we tested With a broader shade range and modified formula, it seemed only right to test the product across several skin tones and types. We applied the powder to bare skin, documenting its finish and feel before continuing with our day-to-day make-up as usual. We paid attention to how the product wore as the hours passed and noted any caking, feelings of heaviness or excess shine. Keep scrolling to find out how we got on. Why you can trust IndyBest reviews For this review, our three testers were IndyBest beauty writer Lucy Smith, who has tested everything from Korean powder foundation to waterproof setting powders; beauty writer Jane Cunningham, who has reviewed complexion products for a range of publications; and beauty creator Nicole Ocran, who is hugely familiar with a wide range of make-up products, spanning brands from Fenty to Charlotte Tilbury and, of course, Mac.
The Independent
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Mac has reformulated the studio fix powder, and it's so much better
More than 30 years since its launch, Mac's studio fix powder (£34, has had a makeover. There were 53 shades in its original iteration, but now there are an additional 25 to suit every complexion. If you've never used Mac's studio fix powder, it's a two-in-one pressed powder and foundation. It's non-cakey, a godsend for oily skin and has been used on models for shoots and catwalks. Now, the well-loved formula is catering to deeper skin tones after axing its talc component and, with it, any unwanted ashiness. If that wasn't enough, Mac claims it has doubled the shine control in studio fix 2.0, promising to offer 24 hours (compared with the OG's 12 hours) of blurred, oil-free coverage. Alongside updated ingredients, there's a refillable option, using 45 per cent less packaging. The question is, how does it hold up in practice? We got our hands on the new launch before its market release – scroll on for our full review and verdict across different skin types. How we tested With a broader shade range and modified formula, it seemed only right to test the product across several skin tones and types. We applied the powder to bare skin, documenting its finish and feel before continuing with our day-to-day make-up as usual. We paid attention to how the product wore as the hours passed and noted any caking, feelings of heaviness or excess shine. Keep scrolling to find out how we got on. Why you can trust IndyBest reviews For this review, our three testers were IndyBest beauty writer Lucy Smith, who has tested everything from Korean powder foundation to waterproof setting powders; beauty writer Jane Cunningham, who has reviewed complexion products for a range of publications; and beauty creator Nicole Ocran, who is hugely familiar with a wide range of make-up products, spanning brands from Fenty to Charlotte Tilbury and, of course, Mac.
The Independent
10-02-2025
- Health
- The Independent
This serum claims to diminish the look of lines in minutes – but does it?
Medik8 has long been a key player in anti-ageing skincare but I have to come clean and say that, while I love skincare, I'm not looking to turn back time. I want clear, glowing and fresh-looking skin, and I can live happily with expression lines and pigmentation – I truly don't care that my skin has the characteristics of ageing. That said, Medik8's liquid peptides advanced MP serum (£79, has some mighty claims that I'm happy to put to the short-term test – especially when one of the claims is diminishment of expression lines, such as smile or frown lines, in just 10 minutes. Like any skincare claiming to make a significant difference to texture and firmness, you're in it for the long term to reap any significant rewards and that's why the 'taster' 10 minute claim feels so enticing. Keep reading to find out how well the serum performed during short-term testing. How I tested I used the serum over the course of seven days, applying it in the morning and the evening. My usual routine at night, after cleansing with either a balm or a micellar water, is an acid toner followed by a moisturiser, so, it was very simple to slot in the serum before the moisturiser. In the morning, I often don't do a specific cleanse, so I was able to add the serum before my foundation. In terms of what I was looking for, from reading the ingredient list, I was hoping the serum would give my skin some bounce and extra hydration that's much needed during the cold winter weather. Why you can trust us Jane Cunningham is a beauty writer and author with ample experience and expertise when it comes to reviewing make-up and skincare, including the formulas that work well with mature skin, both on her beauty blog, British Beauty Blogger, and her Instagram page @britbeautyblog, where she has more than 37,000 followers. Previously for IndyBest, Jane has tried and tested H&M's perfect hydrating foundation, which she hailed as ideal for older skin.
