Holy Grail Beauty Products: MAC Studio Sculpt Defining Powder
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MAC Studio Sculpt Defining Powder Swatches and Review
MAC has done it again with the newest addition to their Studio Sculpt line – Studio Sculpt Defining Powder. This latest product is a must-have, ladies! The sheer coverage, gel-like powder formula applies smooth as butter, gives a soft-focus finish and feels like wearing nothing at all (“nothing at all…nothing at all…” said in my best Flander’s voice).
This silky powder blends seamlessly, corrects uneven skintone, smoothes out pores, and sets makeup like a dream; the end result is perfection. The slight sheen and sheer texture keeps this looking fresh and never cakey. It’s pretty darn magical. To be blunt, y’all need this.
from left: Light, Medium Plus, Deep Dark
MAC’s Studio Sculpt Defining Powder ($32) is available in 8 shades, from the fairest Light to the deepest Deep Dark. No matter your skintone, the sheer formula guarantees that you will find a perfect match for you. The wht team received three shades – Light, Medium Plus and Deep Dark – for review
I tested out Light. I’m extremely pale and found that this was an excellent match for me. With the subtle sheen, this managed to help control shine and provided subtle highlighting – the end result is a perfect, shine-free glow.
MAC swatches indoors: Light, Medium Plus, Deep Dark
MAC swatches outdoors: Light, Medium Plus, Deep Dark
Besides blending perfectly, this powder never cakes – if you have fine lines or wrinkles, this is so lightweight it doesn’t crease. My oily skin required a few touch ups throughout the day, but no matter how many times I applied this, it never looked cakey or like I was made up – it just kept me looking as fresh as a daisy.
I also can’t help but think I need to pick up a darker shade, too – the soft-focus finish would really lend itself well to contouring. This is not your mama’s pressed powder, ladies!
Overall, I’m in love…with a pressed powder. Please don’t tell my husband. MAC Studio Sculpt Defining Powder belongs in every gal’s arsenal.
we heartsters – Do you have a favorite MAC Studio Sculpt product? Does anybody here have a holy grail pressed powder? Let’s hear about it!
photos: we heart this, swatches shown on NC25/30 skin tone
Krista resides in the middle of nowhere with her bff/hubby and a puppy that makes feral capuchins seem mellow. She has an irrational fear of ax murder, owns more than one machete for home defense/the zombie apocalypse, and goes to sleep serenaded by the sounds of the Chupagobbler, a mythical turkey beast that roams the woods around her house. Krista has been in the Bermuda Triangle twice and still hasn’t vanished. She is super proud of that.
skin tone: NW15
skin type: sensitive/oily
favorite beauty product: Blush, lots and lots of blush
MAC Studio Sculpt Defining Powder
- Available in:
- Light
- Light Plus
- Medium
- Medium Plus
- Medium Dark
- Medium Deep
- Dark
- Dark Deep
This powder sounds divine! Thanks for the post!
I really am tempted to get one of these! Is it just me, or is $32 really reasonable for this? My lancome foundation is something like $54, it’s crazy!
xoxo
Audrey
Heading over to the store to see which one matches me! Thanks for the review!! I love the sound of this powder!! Yay!! Not a bad price either! Makes it even better!
These new powders sounds absolutely lovely. I currently use MAC Sculpt powder and love it.
GAHHHH I NEED THIS. I love MAC foundations and powders so much, and when you said it’d be good for contouring, you totally sucked me in. (Side note, I didn’t start contouring until I had to for a product review for WHT, and I’ve been in love with it ever since).
All of you are going to love this powder–it is FABULOUS, all caps. Yeah, it’s that good ;)
I was lucky enough to test this and it’s become a daily go to–sets my foundation with a natural finish AND gives a little extra oomph when I contour. The finish is so light and silky!