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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.
