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Product: MAC Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15

Description: Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15 is a hydrating, lightweight moisturizer with the added benefit of SPF. Zinc Oxide and Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate provide a broad spectrum of UVA/UVB protection with SPF 15. Sucrose and Caffeine, work to decrease puffiness, redness, swelling and tenderness.

Tocopherol Acetate and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate provide anti-oxidants, Vitamins C and E. Muru Muru Butter works to keep moisture in the skin and harmful substances out. Squalane and Sodium Hyaluronate moisturize skin.

The oil-free formula works well to prepare skin for makeup, leaving skin radiant and healthy while protecting skin from harmful substances. Dermatologist- and ophthalmologist-tested, non-acnegenic .

Size: 50 ml Bottle with Pump
Price: $52.00 AUS
Availability: Myer & Selected Department Stores
Overall Star Rating:



A very pleasant moisturiser for the day time. This is a light weight, non greasy lotion that is a great product for under makeup. Our panellists were divided on the smell of the product, so make sure it suits you before purchasing.

It would have been nice to see a higher SPF in the moisturiser, however if you don't spend much time out of doors it is adequate for infrequent sun exposure especially coming into winter.

The pump pack was also appreciated by our panelists, showing that more cosmetics companies should follow suit and create more hygienic packaging for their products.


1. Avon Ultra Moisture Rich
Lipstick SPF 15

 

2. MAC Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15

3. MAC Cremewash

4. Palmers Coca Butter Body Gloss

5. Natio Ultra Shiny Lip Gloss

 6. ZOYA Autumn 2007 Colour Collection




Product:
MAC Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15




The bottle impressed me with the pump, making it easy to use. The pump also can be turned to prevent product coming out, which is great for travelling. The application was really easy, with the pump top. The moisturiser pumps out in good small sized amounts, so too much won't come out in one go. It is a light formula yet extremely moisturising.

The texture is great, really smooth and it absorbed into my skin perfectly. As with the MAC cleanser, the smell is very pleasant making the product great to apply. I would definitely purchase it again; the fact that it has an added sunscreen would be the deciding factor. I would give it 5 Stars. This is the nicest moisturiser I have used, it really is great.
Personal Rating:




This is a nice product but I don't like the nozzle that dispenses the cream. You have to pump it a few times to actually get the amount you need to use on your face. It's a good product, light, not oily, which you sometimes find with creams that have SPF 15.

So it goes on nicely under makeup. MAC do things right, the texture is light and the smell is practically non-existent which is how moisturisers should be. I didn't like it as much as the cleanser but I would probably use it again.

Personal Rating:




I was very impressed with the pump bottle featuring a lock cap design. The product spreads very easily and evenly, probably due to the high silicon content. Non greasy and leaves no white cast, soaks straight into my skin. Excellent as a makeup base, although it did not make my foundation stay on longer then usual.

The pump bottle is hygienic and ensures no overflowing of product. Its very light in texture, with a creamy consistency. I find the fragrance a bit overpowering. I would not purchase it again because it does not provide adequate sun protection for the Australian climate (especially if you are outdoors a lot).

Although it contains zinc oxide, it is at a minimum, being the last ingredient listed. I give it 4 Stars, although overall it is a dream product to use, pity it does not provide enough sun protection.
Personal Rating:




I like how the product came in a sleek, plastic pump, which also has a lock, so it would be ideal to take when travelling. However, I found that I had to pump the tube many times for the product to dispense the first time. The product was well-absorbed, and my skin felt quite moisturised and plump. It was easy to apply my foundation over the top of the moisturiser. I think it would be a perfect moisturiser for normal/combination skin types to use in the colder months, since it is not too heavy, and provides adequate moisture.

I found the product to have quite a strong scent. The smell of the product still lingered a few hours after I had applied it, even though I had applied foundation and other makeup on top. However, this could be due to the fact that I had applied the moisturiser on my neck as well. The moisturiser had the texture of a thick lotion, most likely due to the sunscreen in the moisturiser.

I would definitely purchase this product if it had a lighter scent, or came fragrance free. However, I believe in always wearing a daytime moisturiser with sunscreen, so this is a product that I would use in the future as a moisturiser during winter, since it has broad spectrum protection with SPF 15. However, for my skin type, in summer I would prefer to use a daytime moisturiser with a higher SPF factor and with a much lighter texture .
Personal Rating:




I loved that this moisturiser is in a pump bottle as it saves you from dipping fingers into the cream which is unhygienic. As with the MAC Crèmewash which is in the same style packaging I really liked the packaging. The application of this was very easy as it is in pump form but I did find the pump only dispenses a small amount so I needed quite a few pumps to cover my face & neck area. I didn't like the fragrance of this product at all.

It smelt almost soapy! I also found the texture wasn't very creamy and didn't feel very nourishing on my skin. Unfortunately I didn't find this product benefited my skin at all, I didn't see any of the results it promised. I would not purchase this product in the future.

I would only give this product 1 Star; I had high hopes seeing as it was a MAC product and they have a great range but I didn't feel it did anything for my skin.
Personal Rating:




Overall Star Rating

 

1. Avon Ultra Moisture Rich
Lipstick SPF 15

 

2. MAC Studio Moisture Fix SPF 15

3. MAC Cremewash

4. Palmers Coca Butter Body Gloss

5. Natio Ultra Shiny Lip Gloss

 6. ZOYA Autumn 2007 Colour Collection



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