Review Summary -
Amanda mentions that Mac sent her all the shades of the new concealer to swatch and compare side by side, which should help viewers find their perfect match.
The packaging is a standard plastic tube, and the doe-foot applicator is a little small, which makes it precise for applying around the eyes and nose.
According to Mac, the Studio Fix concealer is a full-coverage product with a natural, smooth finish, and Amanda agrees with this assessment. She goes on to explain that the concealer is offered in 33 shades, with 15 in the NC (neutral cool) range and 18 in the NW (neutral warm) range. For those unfamiliar with the NC and NW system, Amanda clarifies that NC shades are yellow-based with a neutral cool undertone, while NW shades are pink-based with a neutral warm undertone. She notes that the system can be a bit confusing, especially since the names do not seem to match up with the undertones. For instance, NC shades are not necessarily cool-toned, and NW shades are not necessarily warm-toned. To help viewers decide which undertone they want, Amanda demonstrates the swatches from lightest to deepest shades in the two undertones.
After demonstrating the swatches, Amanda moves on to the demo of the concealer on her face. She is already wearing the Thrive Cosmetics CC cream and decides to use the shade NW 24 for her under-eye area, nose, chin, and forehead. She notes that the concealer blends easily, has a good coverage, and does not dry down too quickly. She is happy with how it looks on her face and recommends that viewers try it out themselves.
M.A.C. Studio Fix 24 Hour Liquid Concealer NC30
