i need some help please. I am an nc45 in mac select moisture cover concealer. so which shade wud be suitable for me in mac studio fix plus powder foundation?
@sj1605 From my experience, all, if not most MAC powders, foundations, are different shades although they are labelled NW 45, NC 43 etc. So my advice would be to always have the reps. test out the product on your skin (preferably face). Even if you have to try six shades, its what they are getting paid for. And we all know that these products ain't exactly cheap. So good Luck!!
I have found that in studio tech NC50 girls have to switch to NW45 or 43 when changing over to studio fix. I can wear NC 50 because they say it's for girls with golden undertones and I'm a brown girl. But when I tried to wear NC50 in fix it was banana colored. I looked like I had jaundice. I had two MAC artist say that a lot of times you can't just wear the same number throughout. You really have to get matched. Especially when changing from a powder to a cream or liquid.
I let the MAC make up artist find my shade for me, but to be honest, I feel like she got me totally wrong. The shade makes my skin look yellowy, when I am quite fair skinned. She gave me the concealer in the same shade - but that worked well for me. I'm not sure if I should return it, seeing as I only got it a couple weeks ago, or keep trying to see how it would work for me. =\
yeah i'm gonna try the liquid foundation. the studio tech foundation i was told is good for oily skin but everyone keeps saying its for dry skin. so dont always buy the first time u try out the foundation. they have good variety for women of color but the makeup artists dont always know wut they're talking about. and i definately agree with what u said about the powder. i use NC55 and it looks yellow so i think i'm gonna try a darker color 2. thanx for the tips!
if you have yellow/olive undertones like me then u wanna go with the NC shades. if you have red undertones you would stick with NW shades. NC50 is a perfect match for me. but ive used NW45 in he summer when i am more tan. Have a mac makeup artist test the shades on you
yeah, shopping for foundation at MAC can be very tricky. I'm actually a NW45, but depending on the look I want (dewy skin) I have to wear 3 different colors...like NW47 on my forehead, NC 50 under my eyes and NW45 on my nose, mouth and cheeks. Which ends up giving me a very even foundation finish. And I said all that to say, liquids and powders can give you different make up effects. So, make sure you get a good match during your visit and have them do it in good lighting too!
Maybe you can wear the lighter foundation as a highlight and the darker one for contouring. Also I got this tip from a makeup artist's video here on YouTube, "Don't mix water-based foundations with oil-based ones." I going to see if you have a collections video because I see those lip glosses above there lined up.
Thanks for sharing. I've been going back and forth with trying to match my foundation. Im to the point where I'm really close to giving up and not wearing any =(
no prob. i would recommend asking one of the MAC girls to test all of the foundaions on your skin (thats what i did). they will do swatches on your cheek to match the right color and texture. i would also try other brands until u find what works.
Thank you so much. I'm new to make up and I love MAC, but it is way too expensive to have the wrong shades being purchased. I'm usually an NC50, but sometimes its too light and other times its too dark. Thanks again!
ur very welcome. yea, play around with the colors most def. as far as expense, try maybelline dream matte mousse. the finish is similiar to mac's studio tech foundation. ;)
Do you wear moisturiser under youe foundation,for me the look just ain't the same. i get all "wows' when i wear on a clean unmoisturised face but when i put a little moisturiser,i look sweaty and my make just doesn't come out the same,i'm dark like Kelly rowland dark, u got any advise 4 me?
i don't either! i'm an oily girl & it looks krazy when i do a moisturizer. i just do alcohol to cleanse, foundation & blot powder. for ur skin tone, u'd be an "NW" color:check out scandalousbeauty. she has some great tips. she actually used kelly and beyonce as references.
You need to use moisteriser! Do you want dry, wrinkly skin when you're older? You need to practice proper skin care now, rather than having to cure it later. If oil is an issue, try using a matte finish moisturiser such as Garnier Pure. I am a MUA and a secret I use on really oily girls is Urban Decay Primer Potin on the T-Zone! Hey if it works to eliminate creasing ( which is basically oil build-up on the eyelids) it can work anywhere else too! And it does. Guarenteed matte finish all day. :)
Great, i'm glad that helped. ask away. foundations are funny because they all do different things and what works you one chic may not work for you so i definately recommend playing around with them :)
I love this video x
raspcherryx3 11 months ago
i need some help please. I am an nc45 in mac select moisture cover concealer. so which shade wud be suitable for me in mac studio fix plus powder foundation?
sj1605 1 year ago
@sj1605 From my experience, all, if not most MAC powders, foundations, are different shades although they are labelled NW 45, NC 43 etc. So my advice would be to always have the reps. test out the product on your skin (preferably face). Even if you have to try six shades, its what they are getting paid for. And we all know that these products ain't exactly cheap. So good Luck!!
lastgoodgirlstanding 8 months ago
I have found that in studio tech NC50 girls have to switch to NW45 or 43 when changing over to studio fix. I can wear NC 50 because they say it's for girls with golden undertones and I'm a brown girl. But when I tried to wear NC50 in fix it was banana colored. I looked like I had jaundice. I had two MAC artist say that a lot of times you can't just wear the same number throughout. You really have to get matched. Especially when changing from a powder to a cream or liquid.
EbuniMisses 1 year ago
you n me use the same color so this video is perrrrfeccttt, lol
MZJI99LY2U 1 year ago
I let the MAC make up artist find my shade for me, but to be honest, I feel like she got me totally wrong. The shade makes my skin look yellowy, when I am quite fair skinned. She gave me the concealer in the same shade - but that worked well for me. I'm not sure if I should return it, seeing as I only got it a couple weeks ago, or keep trying to see how it would work for me. =\
MysticalTwist 1 year ago
yeah i'm gonna try the liquid foundation. the studio tech foundation i was told is good for oily skin but everyone keeps saying its for dry skin. so dont always buy the first time u try out the foundation. they have good variety for women of color but the makeup artists dont always know wut they're talking about. and i definately agree with what u said about the powder. i use NC55 and it looks yellow so i think i'm gonna try a darker color 2. thanx for the tips!
chocolatechica07 1 year ago
i just got the NW47 but i keep seeing people my complexion like yourself using NC50, i feel like the nw47 isn't reallly matching me. pls help
k9ex 3 years ago
if you have yellow/olive undertones like me then u wanna go with the NC shades. if you have red undertones you would stick with NW shades. NC50 is a perfect match for me. but ive used NW45 in he summer when i am more tan. Have a mac makeup artist test the shades on you
azucarmorena5000 3 years ago
yeah, shopping for foundation at MAC can be very tricky. I'm actually a NW45, but depending on the look I want (dewy skin) I have to wear 3 different colors...like NW47 on my forehead, NC 50 under my eyes and NW45 on my nose, mouth and cheeks. Which ends up giving me a very even foundation finish. And I said all that to say, liquids and powders can give you different make up effects. So, make sure you get a good match during your visit and have them do it in good lighting too!
ladyrandi 3 years ago
Maybe you can wear the lighter foundation as a highlight and the darker one for contouring. Also I got this tip from a makeup artist's video here on YouTube, "Don't mix water-based foundations with oil-based ones." I going to see if you have a collections video because I see those lip glosses above there lined up.
BargainClipper 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing. I've been going back and forth with trying to match my foundation. Im to the point where I'm really close to giving up and not wearing any =(
tspizzy 3 years ago
no prob. i would recommend asking one of the MAC girls to test all of the foundaions on your skin (thats what i did). they will do swatches on your cheek to match the right color and texture. i would also try other brands until u find what works.
azucarmorena5000 3 years ago
Thank you so much. I'm new to make up and I love MAC, but it is way too expensive to have the wrong shades being purchased. I'm usually an NC50, but sometimes its too light and other times its too dark. Thanks again!
tipwill123 3 years ago
ur very welcome. yea, play around with the colors most def. as far as expense, try maybelline dream matte mousse. the finish is similiar to mac's studio tech foundation. ;)
azucarmorena5000 3 years ago
Do you wear moisturiser under youe foundation,for me the look just ain't the same. i get all "wows' when i wear on a clean unmoisturised face but when i put a little moisturiser,i look sweaty and my make just doesn't come out the same,i'm dark like Kelly rowland dark, u got any advise 4 me?
kapenzi21 3 years ago
i don't either! i'm an oily girl & it looks krazy when i do a moisturizer. i just do alcohol to cleanse, foundation & blot powder. for ur skin tone, u'd be an "NW" color:check out scandalousbeauty. she has some great tips. she actually used kelly and beyonce as references.
azucarmorena5000 3 years ago
You need to use moisteriser! Do you want dry, wrinkly skin when you're older? You need to practice proper skin care now, rather than having to cure it later. If oil is an issue, try using a matte finish moisturiser such as Garnier Pure. I am a MUA and a secret I use on really oily girls is Urban Decay Primer Potin on the T-Zone! Hey if it works to eliminate creasing ( which is basically oil build-up on the eyelids) it can work anywhere else too! And it does. Guarenteed matte finish all day. :)
dontneedorwantaname 2 years ago
fortunately my family has great skin. my grandmother had gorgeous skin and she used the same regimine so im not worried :)
azucarmorena5000 2 years ago
VERY informative video!!
I have a ton of questions regarding foundations/powders...let me start getting my list together! lol!
Thanks.
MzNayNay2U 3 years ago
Great, i'm glad that helped. ask away. foundations are funny because they all do different things and what works you one chic may not work for you so i definately recommend playing around with them :)
azucarmorena5000 3 years ago
nice
harrycarrymarryeberr 3 years ago
i wonder if it's like that for lighter skin too
rohampto 3 years ago