For years, MAC was always my first choice for foundations.  Studio Fix (Powder and Fluid), Studio Tech and Studio Stick were always my go-to’s.  I couldn’t get with Mineralize Satinfinish (way too glowy) or Studio Sculpt (broke me out horribly).  And now, the lineup grows.  Introducing MAC Mineralize Foundation.  My good friend Niki who works for MAC tells me it’s as if Studio Tech and Moistureblend had a love child. Now if that isn’t sexy, I don’t know what is!

So, what does this mean for you?  You’ll get a super creamy, absolutely flawless, medium to full coverage foundation with SPF 15. If you want the airbrushed look without the inconvenience of an airbrush machine, cream foundation is almost always the way to go. Also, if you have dry skin, this is where you need to be!  I haven’t personally tried this foundation yet, but remember to set it well with powder.  As much as I LOVE Studio Tech, it will almost jump off of your face onto any nearby surface.  I’m hoping this won’t do the same.

Mineralize foundation comes in 23 colors, and is available for $32.00 in February, 2010.

Have you ever wondered why you do your makeup and you look great in real life, then you take a picture and you are 10 shades lighter? It’s a common makeup question that baffles people daily. It’s one of the questions that pops up in my inbox every few days. The biggest culprits, talc and spf. Here’s an example from New York Fashion Week:

In this picture, the model looks as if she was evenly glazed with white foundation. This picture was taken with my camera flash on.

In actuality, her foundation matched her impeccably. In this picture, there is no flash.

Many people find this a problem while using MAC Studio Fix, among many other brands and products. I did too. Here are some things that I have been doing to help combat the problem.

1. Setting with a Mist-I am constantly reaching for my MAC Fix+ to get rid of the “powder” look. If you don’t have it, try standing in the bathroom as the hot water from the shower steams up the room.
2. Applying another powder- I love the Make Up For Ever HD powder because it sets well. Try using a bit of that over your foundation, or even over your powder.
3. Tinted Moisturizer-If your foundation is the problem, try mixing your foundation and moisturizer together to “dilute” the mix.

Does the “ghost face” syndrome happen to you? If so, which products are you using, and how did you stop it? If this never happens to you, which products are you using that keep your fabulous, flash or no flash?