Foundation Question...Is it true...

[Tee23]

that typically we should choose a color that is a bit lighter than our face because of the oxidation in most makeup?

[SulkingBeauty]

Good question... I've often wondered the same thing...

I wear Studio Fix Powder in C7 and it blends flawlessly into my face on mornings... Perfect, you know? But less than half-way through the day it looks like I've mixed red clay and vaseline and smeared it on my face!!! Damned oxidization!!!! I may try a shade lighter in the hopes that it will all even out when my sebum starts flowing...

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

Generally, for me anyway, a pefect foundation match looks lighter than my skintone in the pan or bottle, but on blends flawlessly. I would not suggest intentionally buying a product that you know to be lighter in order to counteract oxidation.

To Sulking Beauty, if the effects of oxidation are that bad with what you are currently using, I would switch to another formulation or a different brand for foundation and powder all together. Or perhaps you could try a primer.

[Katura]

I agre with above, when matching foundations at my counter I always remind the customer that, Studio Fix especially, your makeup will oxidize and mix with any oils/etc on your face. however, I would not choose a fndtn that was intentionally lighter to couteract this. I would change formulas, change your moistuizer, change the primer...not color.

hth

[SulkingBeauty]

I just got my MSF Natural and so far the oxidization problem hasn't been as much of an issue. I love it, it has a great light texture though very little coverage. I really think that StudioFix powder is notorious for oxidizing, as I've heard many girls complain of it.

I've also noticed that the less product I put on my skin, the less oily it becomes. Primer, concealer, msf and blot to seal the deal. So far this is working for me. I guess I'll save the Studiofix for full coverage days when my skin isn't looking so hot.... SF powder is the only foundation that I've ever tried in my many years of wearing MAC, so I'd be curious to see which formulas oxidize the least.

And yes, I have noticed that wearing a primer DOES help.. alot!!! Thanks Dolls.

[Tee23]

thx for the responses...the sa at prescriptives did my custom blend and in the bottle it's appears a bit lighter than what I would have picked but once it's on my face and blended it does match pretty close to perfect. i've never tried primer though - i might give that a thought. I guess I got the oxidation question from all the reviews on studiofix - i tried it twice and by midday it was a total different color.

[Kuuipo]

Makeup should match your skin. You shouldn't have watermarks or look like adifferent head was spliced onto a darker neck. It should match your skin exacrly at the jaw line. If you are trying it on in a store, go outside and look at the makeup in broad,unforgiving daylight in a mirror. Buy the wrong shade and everyone notices,even if they do not say a thing.

[JustDivine]

My SFF is my shade but it looks lighter and whitish on me....either its not oxidising or I need to go darker rather than lighter!

Still, I've given up on it now anyway

[MACaholic76]

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Originally Posted by SulkingBeauty

Good question... I've often wondered the same thing...

I wear Studio Fix Powder in C7 and it blends flawlessly into my face on mornings... Perfect, you know? But less than half-way through the day it looks like I've mixed red clay and vaseline and smeared it on my face!!! Damned oxidization!!!! I may try a shade lighter in the hopes that it will all even out when my sebum starts flowing...

My suggestion would be that instead of wearing C7 to go with the NC45 or NC50. I have C7 and had the same issue BUT I also know that C7 is just a very orangy shade on its own so it might not be your skin...it could also be the product itself.

[quinntastic]

My rule of thumb is if you can't find an exact match that blends seemlessly into your skin, go a shade lighter because you can always warm up with bronzer. I'd rather it be a little lighter and can be fixed than look too dark or muddled gray.

[Kuuipo]

Carry oil blotting papers as well. It really helps if you start with a clean dry face, apply an oil free primer-one with dimethicone-a foundation that is your exact color,blot with an oil sheet, retouch, then add powder. Buff the powder in! Use blotting sheets during the day. Oil is the enemy-that is what oxidizes! (makeup has preservatives) Even mineral makeup needs to be touched up with blotting papers throughout the day.

[ZoeFerret]

In Studio Fix powder I use about a half shade lighter- NC35. It's mostly because my face and neck appears darker due to PX acne treatment irritation and my chest in actually lighter that NC35 ( more like a NC30! ) I wanted to make my chest, neck and face at least almost look the same. Otherwise it looks like I put on too much bronzer or forgot to put sunblock on some parts of my face. I also noticed when I used NC40 or C4 it did oxidize to a unnatural orange shade- not pretty.

I do think it's better to get something slightly lighter than too dark. But still get something in your skin tone/ color family.

[lin143kayp]

I actually use a few shades darker in the studio tech..?

[mya_embelson]

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Originally Posted by quinntastic

My rule of thumb is if you can't find an exact match that blends seemlessly into your skin, go a shade lighter because you can always warm up with bronzer. I'd rather it be a little lighter and can be fixed than look too dark or muddled gray.

It is the opposite way around for WOC you would rather your foundation or base to be a shade darker, because you can highlight the face. "Too light foundation" is the worst crime for a WOC if you try "warming it up" it just looks really red. because the base to most blushes is the color red.

[Paramnesia]

I have the same problem but I'm NW15. Every foundation I've tried is too dark or looks orangy on me.

[mich]

A trick my MA taught me is to choose the correct shade match for foundation, but use a powder (not an opaque powder like studio fix, but a sheer setting powder like blot or select sheer) that's lighter. That way it won't be like, "Did you put the wrong face on your neck this morning, hun?" but there's a bit of leeway for oxidation.

[seymone25]

This is sad but I use studio fix fluid and I use NW 50 as the base and then go over it lightly with NW45.. The combination is perfecto.. It is a damn shame that women of color have to go through all of this just for a perfect shade...

[mya_embelson]

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Originally Posted by seymone25

This is sad but I use studio fix fluid and I use NW 50 as the base and then go over it lightly with NW45.. The combination is perfecto.. It is a damn shame that women of color have to go through all of this just for a perfect shade...

IF you think you like studio fix fluid, try Iman second to none stick foundation.. great colors and perfect coverage

[Love Always Ivy]

my solution to the whole studio fix oxidizing thing was to seek a brand that doesnt oxidize! im very happy with MUFE now

[priss]

AMEN mya_embleson.

WoC with the "ghostface"- too light foundation- is as taboo as vpl- visible panty lines!!!

the mac select liquid foundation is great for staying true all day. probably because it is water based.
if you like the formulation of studio fix powder then consider this application:
apply studio fix powder, spray a 187 brush with fix+ and buff your face in a circular motion, covering the entire face. the end result is foundation that is already oxidized before you leave the house and little room for surprise after 3 hours of face time.

i also agree that if you cannot find the mac color/ formulation combo that stays true then you should find a brand that produces a product that works.

i love mac, Lord knows i do- but there are times that i have to use certain products from other lines because the mac product just doesnt work.

[quinntastic]

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Originally Posted by mya_embelson

It is the opposite way around for WOC you would rather your foundation or base to be a shade darker, because you can highlight the face. "Too light foundation" is the worst crime for a WOC if you try "warming it up" it just looks really red. because the base to most blushes is the color red.

Actually that's not true for all women of color, because it's not true for me. That's why I said it was my rule of thumb.

[chocolategoddes]

i neva hurd o this!!! I just buy my foundation and if it blends with my skin I hope it stays that way.

[Artphr33k]

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Originally Posted by Tee23

that typically we should choose a color that is a bit lighter than our face because of the oxidation in most makeup?

i do.
but only because in natural light, it gets warmer and seeps in, and blends better than one my ACTUAL color, which ends up looking darker.

FOR ME.

[strawberry]

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Originally Posted by ZoeFerret

In Studio Fix powder I use about a half shade lighter- NC35. It's mostly because my face and neck appears darker due to PX acne treatment irritation and my chest in actually lighter that NC35 ( more like a NC30! ) I wanted to make my chest, neck and face at least almost look the same. Otherwise it looks like I put on too much bronzer or forgot to put sunblock on some parts of my face. I also noticed when I used NC40 or C4 it did oxidize to a unnatural orange shade- not pretty.

I do think it's better to get something slightly lighter than too dark. But still get something in your skin tone/ color family.

i have the same problem as yours. my face is way fairer than my neck and my chest is way fairer as well. i used to wear studio fix powder in nc35 and a bronze so that it will look natural. but still, my face look fairer than my neck. but now, the MA said that i should change to nw35 and when i wear it over my studio fix fluid in nc30, i look too fair. its too obvious that my neck is darker than my face. i dont know whether i should go for a darker shade now or just stay with what i have as i loveeeeeeee the coverage despite the fact that my neck look darker than my face..

[britty_bear]

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Originally Posted by chocolategoddes

i neva hurd o this!!! I just buy my foundation and if it blends with my skin I hope it stays that way.

HI! i'm new to make up but i wear studio tech in nc50 and i doesn't really do that with my skin. at first i thought the color i wear was actually a little bit darker than my face but my MUA said that it looked like that because i have cool undertones or something.