Review: MAC Matchmaster SPF 15 Foundation

MAC Matchmaster SPF 15 Foundation
$32.50
1.2 fl. oz.

 A virtually "invisible" foundation with coverage influenced by your own skin tone. A breakthrough patented formula technology with a spectrum of 14 light to deep dark shades. Discover shade intelligence!
(source: MAC Cosmetics)

My thoughts: I absolutely love this foundation. I have oily/combination skin and this is the only foundation that keeps my oil in control. For those who are a bit more dry, make sure you moisturize or it may feel dry. I find this foundation to be medium buildable coverage with a natural matte finish. I use the 190 brush (repromoted with the release of this foundation) and I find it amazing for moving the product around. Since this foundation dries very quickly, I find it best to use Fix + with it since it will give you a bit more play time.


For reference, I am a NC25 and I wear shade 2.0. I have also included a shade match chart. The coloring for shade 2.0 is much less yellow/orange which is great for most people. I find that Studio Fix Fluid can be a little too "golden" for me. I love how the shade range is so huge so I'm sure everyone can find their match! 


So what makes this foundation unique is the fact that it really does self-adjust to match your skin tone! I'm not saying that if you're an NC45, you can wear shade 1.0 and it'll magically match you. If you let the foundation sit on your face for about a minute, you can actually see the foundation blend into your skin. This is a great product if you range one or two shades up or down throughout the year because you could probably get away with using one shade.


I've tested this foundation for about a week now. What I've noticed is that the lasting power is awesome. It kept me pretty matte throughout the day with no touch-ups. What's crazy is that I didn't even have to touch up once. This foundation is practically weightless and feels like you're not wearing anything. I highly recommend this foundation for every skin type and skin tone.  This is truly a new MAC gem that I'll be loving for a long time.



Lastly, I love how sleek the foundation bottle is. Matchmaster is packaged in a taller, more slender bottle. It also has 0.2 oz more product than a traditional Studio Fix Fluid Foundation.

(L-R): Pro Longwear Foundation NC25, Studio Sculpt NC25, Matchmaster 2.0


Me wearing Matchmaster shade 2.0

Shade Matches:

• 1.0 | NC15
• 1.5 | NW15
• 2.0 | NC20, NC25, NW20
• 3.0 | NC30
• 4.0 | NC 35, NC37, NW30
• 5.0 | NC40, NC41, NC42
• 6.0 | NW33, NW35, NC44
• 7.0 | NW40, NW43, NC45
• 7.5 | NC50, NC55
• 8.0 | NW44, NW45
• 8.5 | NW46, NW47
• 9.0 | NW48
• 9.5 | NW50, NW55
• 10.0 | NW58, NW60
  
  Disclaimer: I purchased this foundation and my reviews are honest, as always.