I was able to try MAC's new offering for pressed powder called the Studio Careblend, which is from the Future Face collection. I used it in tandem with the Studio Moisturetint SPF 15 and I was pleasantly surprised that they worked well in tandem with each other.
Let me start off with the Studio Moisturetint SPF 15.
This is MAC's version of the tinted moisturizer, since a lot of brands have already come up with their own take on this hybrid product. It's sunscreen, moisturizer and light foundation in one. This caters to modern, busy individuals who cannot apply separate products of sunscreen, moisturizer or foundation in the morning for lack of time.
See rest of the review after the jump
MAC itself has stated that this product has light coverage to keep it from entering into mask-like territory. Thus, if you have skin that needs major coverage, this might not be the product for you, although you can always layer mineralize powder or foundation over it to add coverage, although that defeats the purpose of the 3-in-1 product.
A couple of years ago, MAC came up with five shades of the Moisturetint SPF 15, but now, there are just two of these shades to choose from: Medium Plus which is a tan beige, and Dark Plus which is a neutral tan beige. I wonder why they whittled down the choices; maybe because the other shades didn't sell well? I don't know. But anyways, a couple of years ago, I swatched the five shades on my hand. Here there are so you can see the finish and the shades. Medium Plus (the shade available now) is similar to Medium Dark, and I use both shades:
EDITED TO ADD: Per Sylvie's comment below, Medium Plus and Dark Plus shades are in addition to the shades launched in 2009.
Anyways, I was surprised that I actually like the Moisturetint foundation better now than two years ago. It might be due to the weather. When I first used Moisturetint, it was summer here and it was really scorching hot. The heat melted the product within a matter of a few hours. This time, though, the weather is cool and nice and the product stayed on my face the whole day, and didn't make me look greasy at all. It also helped that I sealed the makeup with a light layer of the Studio Careblend pressed powder. It set Moisturetint for a day-long performance.
Application is very easy. I place a small amount on the back of my hand, take my Coastal Scents's kabuki-on-a-stick brush, and apply the product on my face in circular, buffing motions till it is blended seamlessly. I apply another light layer as needed. I apply concealer and set the makeup using Studio Careblend pressed powder.
Used Studio Moisturetint SPF15 in Medium Plus with Careblend pressed powder applied on top.
As I said, this is great for winter and spring in my neck of the woods, but definitely not for summer as it melts off quickly. This is good for those days when I can't be bothered with separate foundation, sunscreen and moisturizer. This product has all three. Right now, with the nice cool weather, this is the perfect makeup for me.
The Shades Of U Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
I'll be doing a separate review of the Careblend pressed powder.
Note: Media sample was provided by a representative of the company for consideration. All opinions are 100% mine.
3 comments
Actually, the Medium Plus and Dark Plus are additions to the Studio Moisture Tint line, not replacements. The original shades are still available permanently but because they are quite limited in choices, these two new shades are meant to fill in the gaps. I'm currently deciding if I want to purchase this though and if so, in Medium Plus or Medium Dark. I'm liking the Mineralize SPF 15 (the cream foundation in the compact) a lot and am about to finish my second compact but I thought I'd try something new. I would have purchased this last week but I read your old review and got put off by how you said it didn't last long. Anyway, as I have similar complexion to yours, I wear NC30 all year round, I was wondering which shade do you prefer on you, Medium Plus or Medium Dark?
Sylvie- thanks for the heads up! I had a feeling that those were added shades, but I was reading the press release sheet and those two were the only shades mentioned. Then that is even better. Medium Plus is my fall/winter shade and Medium Dark is my spring/summer shade, although I doubt if I will wear this during summer because of the reasons I'd mentioned. This is best during cooler weather for me because it doesn't melt off, so you might want to avoid using it during summer as well.
Thanks! Your reply was right on point because I thought of using Moisture Tint as a summer foundation actually!
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