Sample Sunday: MAC Pro Long Wear Foundation

My mission to work my way through my box of samples continues with the latest foundation release from MAC. I was given this sample after explaining to the MUA that last time I’d been matched at MAC for a foundation I’d been given the Studio Fix powder in NC20 which had made me look that I had a severe liver problem. She gave me a sample of this in NW20 (apparently they only go down to 20 in the Pro Long Wear range) along with a sample of the Studio Fix Fluid in NW15. I was really hoping this colour would match me as I’ve been curious about this foundation since it came out. The little jar provided 3 days worth of product so I’ve been giving it a good trial run over the last few days. 

MAC say this is “A long-wear foundation that gives up to 15 hours of wear in any environmental condition. Lightweight and creamy, applies smoothly to provide sheer to medium coverage.  Even in hot and humid conditions, controls oil to keep skin fresh, natural and flawless. Provides everyday SPF protection.”

I would call it medium coverage but it is buildable. I added an extra layer on my cheeks with no caking today. The finish is really nice. It looks really natural. It sets to a satin finish so it doesn’t make me look oily though I always powder liquid foundation especially on my oily t-zone. It lasts a good four to five hours on me before I need to blot (which is very good going on my skin)but bear in mind that this is in the current weather. In warmer weather it wouldn’t last as long. 

The only thing I’m not sure off is the colour. The NW shade does seem to be better on me which is weird given how adamant the MUA was that either would do because I’m so neutral. In summer NW would be perfect but it’s maybe a fraction too dark right now. The MAC site shows NC15 so I have no idea why they don’t do an NW 15 too! 

Will I buy a full sie bottle? I’m quite tempted actually. I will wait until spring as I’m only going to get paler over the winter so this will end up being too dark. The online picture looks like it has a built in pump which wins it major brownie points. Over all I like it, I just wish they did it in NW15! x