For the NC45's

MrsFen

MrsFen

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vannycul said:
MrsFen said:
Went to a MAC store again to get my foundation matched...the lady thinks I am more of an NW43 in studio fix powder 
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. I always get either NC45 or NW43.
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 Maybe I am neutral...
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I think you are more of an nw43
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Thanks! I have since switched to NW45! I am now using Smashbox's CC cream in dark also because the liquid studio fix made my face break out :(
 
MzLayla

MzLayla

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For those curious about Estee Lauder Double Wear NC45-ish colors,
I personally own 4W1 5W1 and 6W1. only use a very minimal amount of 4W1 to lighten the center of my face.
 
ECfromDC

ECfromDC

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Currently doubting my MAC NC45 status i've been wearing nc45 in most things MAC for almost 4 yrs,

Revlon Colorstay: Caramel for Oily/Combination (near summer have to add in a pinch of Cappuccino)

Covergirl Queen all day flawless (3-in-1) in mix of q810 and q815

Covergirl Clean liquid Oil Control in Tawny/565

Estee Lauder Doublewear in 5N2/Amber Honey

Black Opal ... Nutmeg (w/ a pinch of Truly Topaz)

Benefit hello flawless! custom powder cover up I lean to 'Nutmeg' due to the undertone but the color of Hazelnut is better

E.L.F. foundations i'm pretty much 'Almond'.

BH Cosmetic foundation D2/Mocha (though I can see myself mixing in a pinch of D3/Deep Cocoa around the high of summer)

Most things MAC NC45 currently or 7.5 in Matchmaster (tho I wish there was a 7.25)

And....that's my foundation experience so far ... need to get matched in certain MUFE, Dior, Givenchy, Nars, Lancome, BlackUp, Sleek, Iman, CoverFX, SheaMoisture and Becca products tho.
 
ayeshasurti

ayeshasurti

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Hi i have been matched to nc45 years ago. I have been using MSF natural in medium deep. i have always found this a bit too red/pink and a little bit dark on me. i purchased DARK GOLDEN today but haven't tried it on yet away from the store lighting. does anyone know where i can see swatches of the new MFSNs or can anyone compare the two colours for me? has anyone purchased any of the new MSFN colours?
Thanks
 
Karisma Bethea

Karisma Bethea

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Hi, I am also an "nc45" and I do find that things are not the same across the board for me either. I took a bobbi brown makeup class and I learned that you need to swatch your foundation every morning to see what's a good match because many things come into play ie when you're sick the weather and all that jazz. I also find that many nc45 can get too dark or too red. Like I love the pro long wear concealer but nc45 is too dark and there's nothing in between nc 42 and 45 so I have to mix and I guess you know it's annoying especially because that pump pushes out so much damn product. I love face and body but on any given day I can be c6 or c7. The MUFE mat velvet+ in 173 is a little dark for me as well. I have tried that Chanel beige and that seems a little off as well...plus I hate the extremely perfumey smell....finding foundation sucks even though I think the Mac face and body seems to be one of the best matches for me
 
cocomomo80

cocomomo80

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ayeshasurti said:
Hi i have been matched to nc45 years ago. I have been using MSF natural in medium deep. i have always found this a bit too red/pink and a little bit dark on me. i purchased DARK GOLDEN today but haven't tried it on yet away from the store lighting. does anyone know where i can see swatches of the new MFSNs or can anyone compare the two colours for me? has anyone purchased any of the new MSFN colours?
Thanks
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Hi. I have exactly the same issue as you. I'm a NC44/45, and I had been color matched at a MAC counter with the Medium Deep MSFN, but found it to be way too pink; I despised wearing all over my face (but it's great for concealing dark circles around the eyes). So recently (over a month ago; the day after it released) I bought the Dark Golden MSFN. It's a lot better than the Medium Deep, but I would say wait until you get a little darker during the summer for it to be a true, all-over color match. I made the mistake of wearing it during Spring, and it was still a touch too dark.

And if you like the natural highlight look, then I would recommend getting the Medium Tan MSFN. DON'T USE the Medium Golden MSFN because it looks super ashy on our skin tone (which is strange since NC45s look fab with golden undertones).

I had created a collage, for my Pinterest, when I first got the new MSNF, but I had taken it down since it didn't seem that interesting to people yet. I don't think they knew, or realized, new shades of MSFNs were available. I'll see if I can find and attach it to this reply.

Hope this helped.

 
amandarobots

amandarobots

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This thread is so great!

Bases:
Nars Sheer Glow/Sheer Matte in Macao
Tarte BB Primer in Tan
CoverGirl Ready Set Gorgeous Foundation in 315
Hourglass Immaculate in Chestnut
Revlon Nearly Naked in Chestnut
UD Naked Skin Foundation in 9.0

Concealers:
Bobbi Brown Corrector in Almond
NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Amande (my absolute favourite)

Eyeshadows:
MAC Patina, Satin Taupe, All that Glitters, Woodwinked
UD Smog

Lipsticks:
MJB Lip Gel in "Role Play" (MLBB shade)
MAC Midimauve (also MLBB)
Rimmel Picadilly Pink
MAC Plumful
MAC Touch (amazing nude)
Revlon Lip Butter in Fig Jam (pretty rosy brown)

Bronzer/Contour:
MAC Pro Sculpting Cream in Richly Honed (l/e)
CoverGirl Queen Collection Bronzer in Ebony
 
phatgyrl95

phatgyrl95

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Glad I found this thread as I am still learning what foundations to use as well. Right now I am using face & body in C6 & SFF in NC45.
 
phatgyrl95

phatgyrl95

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Has anyone here gotten anything from the recent collections that flatters our shades? As of this very moment, I am really loving animal instinct blush from the A Novel Romance collection.
 
jepooh05

jepooh05

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I have tried a mix of products, but mostly drugstore

Primer Laura Mercier (Holy Grail!)

Revlon Colorstay Caramel
Revlon Nearly Naked Caramel
Covergirl Queen 3in1 Q825 (summer)
Covergirl 3 in 1 865 (usually in winter)
Black Radiance 6815
Maybelline Fit Me Stick Foundation 330 (too light)
Ruby Kisses 3D face Creator Level 12
Becaca Ever Matte Tobacco
Mac Studio Tech NC45

Concealer
Bobbi Brown Golden
Mac NC42 (for highlighting)
Smashbox 7.0
Maybelline Fit Me 30 Cafe
LA Colors Fawn
Black Opal Beautiful Bronze (too thick/cakey for under eyes)
Covergirl + Olay 360 Medium/Deep (too thick/cakey for under eyes)

BB Creme Iman Clay Medium Deep

Pressed Powder
Revlon Nearly Naked Deep
Lancome Dual Finish Matte Miel Fonce IV
 
cherrylewis

cherrylewis

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I'm new to this forum and I must admit its very helpful in getting the right makeup for my skin. I too am an NC45 in Mac Studio fix foundation but I also wear NW43 in studio fix as well. However m makeup artiste told me the NC45 is cooler and compliments my yellow undertones better than the NW43. I also use the NC43 studio fix powder/foundation as an under eye highlight or if I happen to wear a foundation darker than my skin tone to balance out my complexion.

I hope my information is useful to someone on here, however here's a list of foundations which I use as well that goes well for NC 45/NW 43 skin;

Blackup (Paris)- HC 05 Full coverage foundation

Blackup foundation (mattifying)- HC 04 (This is a lighter finish)

Black opal cream foundation- Truly topaz

Revlon colorstay foundation- Rich Ginger/Toast

Loreal true match foundation- Cream Café W8

Lancôme teint idole foundation- Suede 450 N

MUFE Hd foundation- 173 Amber



I hope these information is useful, however I was wondering what shade will I be in Urban decay's naked skin foundation?
 
GinGin

GinGin

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I'm NC45 MAC in BH I'm Mocha.. Does anyone know what shade will work best with Tarte, was thinking tan-deep honey maybe?! Not sure any help would be great.
 
GinGin

GinGin

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Does anyone else know what other foundation would work for NC45. Nothing too heavy with good coverage.
 
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