I’ve lathered, slathered, and swatched countless items over my eight-year beauty-writing profession, and, in doing so, have actually been fortunate to attempt some truly renowned formulas. Nevertheless, Mac’s Studio Radiance Face and Body Radiant Sheer Foundation– a head-to-toe skin perfector– is amongst the couple of fan-favorites I’ve yet to get my hands on.
… But that changes today. I’m snagging a bottle while it’s still 30 percent off during Nordstrom’s Half Yearly Sale, which ends on January 8.
The Mac Studio Radiance Face and Body Radiant Sheer Foundation is a light-weight and buildable fluid makeup with a semi-sheer tint. The full-body formula is waterproof, sweatproof, and typically budge-proof for up to eight hours wherever it’s applied, making it a win for virtually any situation. Fragrance-free, oil-free, and hydrating, it’s perfect for all skin types.
The formula, which gives as thin liquid, quickly veils skin in a semi-sheer wash of color. Consumers state it’s a breeze to blend, even with fingers or in a rush. One layer will deliver significantly airy coverage with just adequate reward to provide skin a more fresh and even-toned appearance. A 2nd pass imparts a little more opacity, albeit without appearing or feeling heavy on the skin. Put simply, it’s practically traceless and best for improving any area of your body without threat of transfer, caking, or looking makeup-y.
This all-over skin perfector has generated sufficient honor from my beauty-buff buddies, makeup artists I’ve satisfied, and, maybe most tellingly, critical InStyle testers, who crowned it the best lightweight body makeup amongst lots considered. It garnered official InStyle approval as the finest water resistant structure.
Consumer consensus is likewise positive. One reviewer with “super dry, flaky skin” says it keeps their complexion “hydrated throughout the day.” Another consumer “love [s] how light” it feels. “It offers me great coverage,” they continue, “however does not feel heavy.” Another shopper who prefers a “natural look” states the “foundation evens [ their] complexion without appearing like [they] have a lot of makeup caked on.” It’s “so non-fussy” to use, states another who uses their fingers to blend. It’s “very long-wearing,” says another fan; “I wear it to the gym and it lasts through my workout.”