A Complete 180??

So as you know about a month ago I shelled out an extra 4 quid to try MAC's Studio Sculpt Foundation;

"A creamy, luxurious, gel-based foundation that provides medium buildable to high coverage with a natural satin finish. Hydrating, instantly revitalizes the skin while keeping it looking smooth, soft and plush. Long-wearing, water-resistant."

So at first I was convinced it was love; hydrating, luminous, good coverage... everything one would look for in a foundation. The stuff dreams (and trashy romance novels) are made of.

Sadly, it was not to be. It wore great on me for around a week but after that it just seemed to have melted off my face after about two hours wear. I tried absolutely everything to get it to stay in place but there's only so much primer and powder a girl can wear without it defeating the purpose altogether.

So I just thought; you can't win 'em all and dumped it in the foundation drawer with all the other misfits. It was then I saw the light, it wasn't Studio Sculpts fault... my SKIN had changed! Mind boggling and confusing as it may be my skin has done a complete 180; I am now oily, instead of dry.

Who'd have thunk it?

I cannot for the life of me fathom how it has happened. Nothing has changed in my routine!

I think it would be unfair and wildly idealistic to suggest that Studio Sculpt is so ultra-hydrating that it was the cause... at least without a proper test. And since I can't use it without my make-up sliding off in a puddle on the ground; such a test will be a long time coming I'm afraid!

For the short time I wore it, I really did appreciate the formula. It did what it said on the tin (and possibly more?) but I would not recommend it for oily skin. It has an unusual scent; it's something I recognise but I can't place it. Something that comes from Starbucks maybe? If anyone knows, please comment :D

As of now, I am using Jemma Kidd's Mineral Skin Nourishing Tint in Porcelain with a *light* dusting of Studio Fix Powder over it and I have to say I am loving it at the moment. Of course I will be picking up another Studio Fix Fluid, but it's nice to try pastures new :)

-Em