MAC Fix+ (9/10)

**OCT UPDATE**

I've been using this as my daily moisturizer with surprising results. I've had significantly less breakouts and my skin does not have a layer of oil siting on top of my skin at the end of the day (which was what was happening with my Clinique's Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel). It's now fall where I live so I'll soon see whether or not Mac's Fix+ can provide my skin with adequate moisture throughout the colder months.

Summary

Cons

• Cheap packaging

Pros

• Versatile
• Natural-looking finish

In-depth Review

I bought MAC’s Fix+ as an alternative to using powder to set my foundation. During the winter months I find that my face has more dry patches especially after applying a powder. I looked for other ways to set makeup and came across this product. By now there are several other brands that have similar products (Urban Decay, MUFE) but at the time MAC’s was the one that had an established fanbase.

The products packaging is not very impressive. I especially do not like the pump mechanism and wish that the droplets sprayed would be more fine. The product has a nice and refreshing scent however it does take some time to dry on the face. Using it to set your foundation, I find that three spritz is ideal. The product does need to be sprayed far from your face (at least an arm’s length away) as indicated in the instructions or it will dry to a sticky and shiny finish.

When applied properly, Fix+ does a good job of setting make up to a natural looking finish (not matte). I also use this product by spritzing my face before applying a moisturizer so that it will be absorbed into my skin better. Other reviewers have mentioned several other ways of using this product however these are the only two I find that work well for my skin and my routine.

This product isn’t too expensive (~$20 CAD) and it does last. I’m on the fence as to whether or not I will be repurchasing Fix+ mostly because it is a seasonal product for me. I may opt to try a similar product from a different brand when the time comes. This isn't a bad product byfar, it's just not as useful to me as it may be for others.