Mac Studio Fix Powder Plus and Mac Studio Tech are Talking Makeup’s all time favorite compact foundation.  They are easy to apply and they work.  If you are struggling with a liquid foundation that can get a bit messy and takes longer to apply, then Mac Studio Fix Powder Plus and Mac Studio Tech are the foundation for you.  If you prefer powder application then pick Mac Studio Fix, if you prefer more creamy texture then pick Mac Studio Tech. 

Mac Studio Fix Powder Plus is a powder and foundation in one that will give you a good coverage.  Apply the powder foundation by Mac dry, the powder and pigments will give your skin a matte, velvety texture.  Some of Mac Studio Fix Powder Plus ingredients are silica, which helps to maintain a matte finish by absorbing oils on the skin, and a milled microscopic size talc for a smoother, less reflective, matte finish.  Mac Studio Fix Powder Plus is noncomedogenic, long-wearing and is available in a wide range of colours. It can be applied with a brush, sponge, or a powder puff.  And doesnt cost you an arm and a leg, only $25. 

Mac Studio Tech is a tri-system blend of water, emollients and powder. Looks solid, glides on as a soft, creamy emulsion.  Provides a natural matte, powder-perfect finish.  Studio Tech by Mac is smooth to blend, easy to work with, and provides a full range of coverage. This compact foundation by Mac is water cooled so it refreshes and hydrates your skin. Mac’s Studio Tech is also light diffusing: softens lines, and creates a fresh, flawless finish.  Cost:  $27.50-$28.50.