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For years I have been using MAC Face & Body foundation but when I saw on @dupeboss Instagram post saying that NYX Total Control Drop Foundation is a dupe for MAC Face & Body. If you would like to see the post then click here. Now the shades aren't dupes, it's the actual consistency that is the dupe apparently. I did a blog post recently on the NYX foundation: FIRST IMPRESSIONS: NYX Professional Makeup Total Control Drop Foundation.
PACKAGING (MAC):
The MAC comes in a matte box which feels really nice, the bottle is plastic, you can squeeze it if you need anymore foundation.
PACKAGING (NYX):
When I got the box I saw it and opened it up and the bottle was so small and didn't realise how small it was. Packaging is nice, glass frosted bottle, plastic pipette dropper. I do like the frosted glass.
CLAIMS (MAC):
Comfortable
Lightweight
Low-to-medium buildable coverage
Natural satin finish.
Moisturising
Long-wearing
Stay-true colour.
Water-resistant
Instantly hydrating
Non-drying
For all skin types, including sensitive skin
Dermatologist tested
Ophthalmologist tested
Non-acnegenic
CLAIMS (NYX):
With just a few drops, it delivers sheer-to-full coverage and a velvety, matte finish.
Simply adjust the number of drops you use until the desired level of coverage is achieved.
More drops = more coverage
Light coverage = 2 drops
Medium coverage = 3 drops
Full coverage = 4 drops
SHADE RANGE (MAC):
I have the 50ml bottle which they have 13 however in the 120ml bottle they have 11 shades, there is a white in 120ml. I have a feeling they may discontinue this foundation because I am sure there was more shades.
SHADE RANGE (NYX):
30 shades
INGREDIENTS (MAC):
Water/Aqua/Eau, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Butylene Glycol, Pvp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Stearic Acid, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Talc, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange), Fusanus Spicatus Wood Oil, Xanthan Gum, Triethanolamine, Polysorbate 20, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Cetyl Alcohol, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, [+/- Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891), Iron Oxides (Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499), Chromium Oxide Greens (Ci 77288)]
INGREDIENTS (NYX):
Cyclopentasiloxane, Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Propylene Glycol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Propylene Carbonate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol. MAY CONTAIN / PEUT CONTENIR (+/-): Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499).
HOW TO (MAC):
Apply to skin using a sponge or foundation brush.
Blend with fingers, sponge or brush.
HOW TO (NYX):
Take your coverage from sheer to full as you continue to add drops.
Apply and blend using the Total Control Drop Foundation Brush for a stunning finish.
Prior to applying makeup I do my skincare routine which is normal.
I applied the MAC Face And Body to my right side (left in the picture) using a brand new Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge to blend this foundation in. I would say this is medium coverage and you don't have to use a lot, it is very lightweight.
I applied the NYX Total Control Drop Foundation to my left side (right in the picture) using another brand new Real Techniques Miracle Complexion Sponge, I have bought a pack of 4 sponges so I could do these dupe blog posts, there is another foundation one coming up soon. You have to use more product to get a decent coverage, I wouldn't say it is full coverage but it isn't as lightweight as the MAC foundation.
Rest of my makeup done, there is definitely a shade difference but as I am not going out I am not bothered.
Update #1 (2:45pm): A bit more flawless on the MAC side.
Update #2 (6pm): The NYX side is feeling dry and tight but both sides look okay.
Update #3 (7pm): yes I have been crying, the day I trialed this out I had really been suffering with the flu and I was just in so much pain. Both sides are looking dry.
MAC Studio Face And Body Foundation
Purchased From: MAC
Shade: C1
Size: 50ml
Price: £27.00
NYX Total Control Drop Foundation
Purchased From: Boots
Shade: TCDF04 Light Ivory
Size: 13ml
Price: £14.00
Nicest to apply: MAC
Use the least: MAC
Looks the nicest: MAC
Lasts longer: MAC
Looks the best longest: MAC
Best packaging: MAC
With the most shades: NYX
The finishes are different and if you think about it the MAC foundation is £27.00 for 50ml, if you was to buy two bottles of the NYX you get 26ml for £28.00 so it doesn't really work out cheaper to get the NYX, for 52ml of the NYX that's four bottles equaling £56. What I do like is that fact that there is a pipette on the NYX foundation, I feel you can control the amount of product you distribute. I have purchased this MAC foundation loads to the point where I did the Back-To-MAC scheme just with 50ml MAC Face And Body bottles. I love the idea of the Back-To-MAC scheme and if you don't know what it is when you take 6 MAC primary packaging or containers back to the store empty you receive a free MAC lipstick of your own choice and the packaging you send back is recycled. If you have dry skin the MAC foundation is better.
Is it a dupe: No
Date Tried: Wednesday 22nd April 2020
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