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Foundation Friday Over 50 #20 ~ MAC Face & Body

I’ve been getting tons of requests to try MAC Face & Body foundation since Lisa Eldridge did a “Mature Makeup Look” tutorial using it. So I thought I’d put it to the test today to see if it really is easy to apply, youthful looking, and long-wearing (plus MakeUpForEver is releasing their new version of their face & body foundation called “Water Blend” next month and this will give me something to compare it to)!

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19 Responses to "Foundation Friday Over 50 #20 ~ MAC Face & Body"

Janet says:

October 16, 2016 at 3:11 am

Sorry you didn’t settle with this make up. I am 50 and recently bought this and love it! I use for a sheer everyday look. I have found with this product the less products you use the better. I use Kiehls vitamin C, followed by Paula’s Choice Superlight spf 30, let that settle a while and then apply one coat of F&B with fingers (blender or brush eats all the product up!), and some concealer for under eyes and redness. I finish with a light application of Mac Blot powder.

I have oily skin, some redness and also use Retin A (0.025% on alternate days is my limit!).

Love all your videos, keep them coming, you look amazing!

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Lisa G. says:

July 25, 2016 at 11:33 am

I see you have done 20 of these Foundation Fridays. Do you have a comparison page that summarizes the 20 and their pluses/minuses anywhere?

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1. Angie says:
  
  July 26, 2016 at 5:00 pm
  
  I don’t, but it’s a good idea! The closest I have is my year end round-up for 2015: http://www.hotandflashy50.com/2015-foundation-friday-year-end-wrap-up/
  
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  1. Linda says:
    
    August 22, 2016 at 8:15 am
    
    So far what is your all time favorite foundation for mature skin? I know it use to be Estee Lauder is it still?
    
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    1. Angie says:
      
      August 23, 2016 at 1:01 pm
      
      My holy grail foundation is Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet.
      
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      1. Janet says:
        
        October 16, 2016 at 3:22 am
        
        Hi Angie, I also tried the Chanel Lumiere Velvet, but it settled terribly into my pores leaving me with a polka dot effect. Do you use any primer with it, if so which one?
      2. Angie says:
        
        October 21, 2016 at 9:42 am
        
        I use a primer with the Chanel when I’m also wearing my Hydropeptide sunscreen because if I don’t they react and pill up. Laura Mercier Foundation Primer does the trick to make them play well together.
MartiniChip says:

July 24, 2016 at 3:41 pm

Hi Angie,

I went to buy your holy grail Chanel lumiere velvet. I’m excited to try it but unfortunately the counter sales lady said that it will soon be discontinued. It would be great if you did a test on their replacement foundation (I don’t recall the name). Hopefully, it will be even better!

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1. Angie says:
  
  July 26, 2016 at 5:01 pm
  
  I really hope that’s not true!
  
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Julie says:

July 23, 2016 at 12:47 pm

Hi Angie,
What shade did you use in the MAC Face and Body Foundation?
Thank you 🙂

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1. Angie says:
  
  July 24, 2016 at 3:29 pm
  
  I used N3 in the Mac F&B. It’s slightly light for me, but the next shade was way too dark!!
  
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Amie Schantz says:

July 21, 2016 at 5:10 pm

I wonder how this compares to Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer? LMTM is something that I have been using for a number of years as a backup for every day, that makes things a little better and provides SPF. I guess it doesn’t really count as a foundation. Do you have any thoughts? Do you still use LMTM, or is there a better similar product?

Thanks!
PS I truly adore the Chanel Perfection Velvet, and it has made a tremendous difference in not freaking out after checking myself in the mirror after a few hours – totally holy grail for me!!

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1. Angie says:
  
  July 22, 2016 at 4:22 pm
  
  The LMTM gives more coverage than the MAC Face & Body foundation, the finish is about the same shine-wise so I powder them both. The main difference is that I can build the MAC, but applying 2 layers of the LM Tinted Moisturizer looks thick. I like a single light coat of LMTM under a powder foundation like Becca Perfect Skin or IT Celebration Foundation. I don’t like MAC under powder foundation at all. So glad you like the Chanel!!
  
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Juliane says:

July 18, 2016 at 5:23 am

Angie, I had this foundation in my drawer for quite some time and never really liked it, because I thought it was too sheer. Now thanks to your review I tried the double layer application and -whow – it’s like a different foundation. Not too much coverage, but just right, perfect and with a nice subtle glow. I am glad I did not throw it out just yet.

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Julie K says:

July 17, 2016 at 11:00 am

Angie, I just love your reviews. I’m off to buy to your HG foundation, Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet, for my birthday. 🙂 But I think this Mac foundation could be a great addition to my collection since I am the type who likes to throw on a sheer foundation and just go w/o dealing with brushes, primers and powder. It’s also a great price – $27. Thanks for the review!!

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Shay says:

July 16, 2016 at 8:02 am

OMGosh your EYES look absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! So BLUE! LOVE the eyeshadow! DO tell!! 🙂
Also, can you do a review on Charlotte T. Legendary Lashes?

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1. Angie says:
  
  July 17, 2016 at 1:06 pm
  
  Thanks so much! I used the 3 grey/blue shades in the lower left corner of my MAC Nordstrom Now palette. It really got a great response so I’ll do a tutorial on it!
  
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Sallie says:

July 15, 2016 at 1:06 pm

Angie, Love your eyeshadow. Could you give some direction on this look?

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1. Angie says:
  
  July 17, 2016 at 1:06 pm
  
  Thanks so much! I used the 3 grey/blue shades in the lower left corner of my MAC Nordstrom Now palette. It really got a great response so I’ll do a tutorial on it!
  
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