Is it worth it? MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer
I am a huge fan of MAC, especially when it comes to their eye shadows. I love their color selection and stay-put formula. However, their foundations and concealers are a different story. In the past, I have been unsuccessful with MAC’s concealers, but one makeup artist introduced me to MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer.
Let’s see if MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer worth it?
Approx. Price: $16.50 for a 5.5g/0.19 oz. jar
Where to Purchase? MAC Online, Macy’s, MAC retail store
The Bottom Line:
Is MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer worth it? Honestly, I’m on the fence with this one. It all boils down to what you expect from a concealer. This concealer has a creamy and thin consistency, which allows for buildable coverage. Ideally, a synthetic brush is optimal for application. You can use your fingers, but that would not be hygienic. The concealer is highly pigmented and a small amount will give you full coverage. If you use too much, it will cake up. It provides excellent coverage for scars and redness. Surprisingly, I did not break out from this concealer.
Warning: If you’re concealing blemishes, you need to set the concealer with powder. If not, the concealer will slip right off and leave you with an unwanted ring around your blemish. Trust me, I learned that lesson on my own! Similar to MAC Studio Fix Fluid, it will accentuate dry skin.
Okay, now my frugality is going to come into play. Economically speaking, MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer gives you the most product out of their entire line of concealers. Overall, MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer is a fairly decent concealer. You are getting quite a bit of product for the price you are paying. If you’re looking for coverage, MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer is worth it. But if you have dry skin, it may not be worth it.
So for those that have tried MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer…do you like it or hate it?
September 28th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
I tried this at duty-free the other day & really liked it but haven’t purchased it (yet). What shade did you get? I’m usually a NC20 in the concealer (which by the way I’m not a fan of other MAC concealers as they bother my eyes) but in the Studio Sculpt Concealer the NW looked better. I’d like to read other comments on this concealer too:)
September 28th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Monica - I wear MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer in NC30 paired with MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC37. It’s a perfect match for me.
September 29th, 2009 at 12:14 am
I find that MAC’s Studio Finish concealer is better covering blemishes. The stuff is seriously pigmented! It’ll cover everything and is great for oily skin. The Studio Sculpt broke me out (more *sad*) so I’ll stick with the Studio Finish
September 29th, 2009 at 10:34 am
Martha - Thanks for your input. I might want to try Studio Finish concealer. Do you happen to know if it’s oil-free? I tried the MAC Select Cover up and that broke me out.
May 4th, 2010 at 11:57 am
I have the darkest, ugliest, wrinkly eye bags in the world. My face is usually dry and sensitive and the only place my face actually sweats a lot is under my eyes. I’ve tried BB and although it lasts for a very long time, it tends to set on fine lines. I’ve also tried the MAC Studio Finish Concealer but NW30 turned too dark for me after a few minutes while NW25 made my eye bags look ashy.
I bought the Studio Sculpt Concealer in NW30 (which is ALMOST my exact skin tone when I’m pale and the EXACT skin tone when I’m tanned) two months ago and have been using it every day ever since! I was expecting it to be streaky but whether I used a brush or my finger (only during emergencies), they tended to set in properly without setting on my fine lines. One thing that does improve the way this concealer looks is to apply moisturizer on my eye bags first, wait for it to get absorbed, apply a light base foundation (L’Oreal True Match does the trick because it’s very thin!) and then the Studio Sculpt Concealer. It lasts even when I go to the beach and gym or when I sweat a lot (which is almost every day because I live in a tropical country). I’d say the lasting power is about 8-10 hours, depending on how much you rub your eyes or perspire.
May 4th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
T - Thanks for the tip of using moisturizer as a primer before applying Studio Sculpt! I have to give that a try!