For the NC45's

reesesilverstar

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Hey guys, I've been searching for info pertaining to us NC45's and it's kinda hard. So I figured I'd just start a thread where we could exchange ideas, give recc's and stuff. I mean, MUA's prescribe this shade to most of us anyway, why the heck not have our own thread for it!

Happy posting ladies... Hopefully somebody else thinks this is a good idea... lol


To start the ball rolling:

NC45 Studio Tech/ Studio Fix
Soft Sable - L'oreal True Match
Capuccino - Revlon Color stay (Too dark, but it's summer and I'm getting there)

I'll come back with e/s and blush rec's from my very limited stash later.
 
im also a nc45. i learned from local mac artist to mix nc45 with nc50 to cover my hyperpigments on my face.im curious to see what else you ladies have to say
 

metalkitty

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Hi! I'm an NC 44-45 usually the latter. I think one of the most important tricks I've learned for anyone with tan and darker skin with serious under eye circles is to always use a PINK undertone concealer to avoid ashiness and greyness. Even if you're already pink toned use a pink based concealer. For example if you're NC 45, go with a NW 40 or so concealer. NC 40? Go with NW 35 and so on... If anyone wants to see a comparison pic of using a pink based to yellow based concealer on the eyes, let me know and I'll update this =D.
Color cosmetic wise I own alot of different brands and products so just give me a category and I'll be happy to list my favs. I like bright and dark colors the most.
 

makeupgirl

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Okay I have been matched to NC45, and this is other things I have been matched to:

Mac NC45
Bobby Brown even finish foundation: warm almond
Prescriptive: real ginger? (I think is just a little dark in the winter)
Bobby Brown bronzer: deep

I love to wear gingerly blush by mac, and mac's lipsticks in shag, fetish and chintz on chintz.

I love beaux lipgloss, pop mode, 4N, 3N and viva glam V
 

reesesilverstar

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Quote:
Originally Posted by metalkitty
Hi! I'm an NC 44-45 usually the latter. I think one of the most important tricks I've learned for anyone with tan and darker skin with serious under eye circles is to always use a PINK undertone concealer to avoid ashiness and greyness. Even if you're already pink toned use a pink based concealer. For example if you're NC 45, go with a NW 40 or so concealer. NC 40? Go with NW 35 and so on... If anyone wants to see a comparison pic of using a pink based to yellow based concealer on the eyes, let me know and I'll update this =D.
Color cosmetic wise I own alot of different brands and products so just give me a category and I'll be happy to list my favs. I like bright and dark colors the most.



Ooooh, I never knew that... And yes, plz do post a comparison pic.

I wish somebody had info on how to hide bags tho.. that's my issue
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Thanks!
 

makeupgirl

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Quote:
Originally Posted by metalkitty
Hi! I'm an NC 44-45 usually the latter. I think one of the most important tricks I've learned for anyone with tan and darker skin with serious under eye circles is to always use a PINK undertone concealer to avoid ashiness and greyness. Even if you're already pink toned use a pink based concealer. For example if you're NC 45, go with a NW 40 or so concealer. NC 40? Go with NW 35 and so on... If anyone wants to see a comparison pic of using a pink based to yellow based concealer on the eyes, let me know and I'll update this =D.
Color cosmetic wise I own alot of different brands and products so just give me a category and I'll be happy to list my favs. I like bright and dark colors the most.


can you also do that when using concealer to cover acne dark marks on face, or should I stick with a yellow base that matches my skin.
 

chocolategoddes

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I'm NC45 in the winter and back then I tried Exhibit A blush from NARS. OMG! i loved it. not necessarily a MUST-HAVE for other NC45s but it sure did brighten my skin up (which tends to be a bit sallow and yellowish).

I think super-bright colors look great on our skin in general. from NC40s and up.
 

devin

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nc45/c7 girl here!
matte velvet + 70
mufe hd 175
rcma shinto V

nw 35 studio finish
nw 40 select cover up

blushes i love: devil, coppertone, sweet as cocoa, blunt to contour, dollymix, lovecrush, format

golden bronze iridescent loose powder to highlight cheekbones

lips: hodgepodge w/ underplay lipstick and mad cap lipglass(skintone nude lip), subculture w/ viva glam v or midimauve and viva glam v lipglass(lip color nude lip), red enriched or chestnut w/ viva glam I, lush n lilac w/ up the amp or violetta and ms. fizz dazzleglass

eyes: soft brown on the lid, saddle in the crease, orb as the highlight and a little folie in the outer "v"
amber lights on the inner lid, orange next to amber lights, sketch or smoke signal in the outer "v", saddle in the crease, vanilla on the highlight
electric eel on the lid, saddle in the crease, embark on the outer "v", gleam on the highlight
vex on the inner lid, beautiful iris next to vex, shadowy lady on the outer "v", saddle in the crease, provence pigment on the highlight or vanilla pigment

HTH!
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lilMAClady

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Hey metalkitty! I love Brights and darks the best too! Hopefully with Starflash I can amp up my neutrals. Starting with the new Bobbi Brown Mauve Pallete!! I'm NC45 and I ADORE it!! Please you guys check it out! And Play on Plums from Electroflash rocks!! I'll post my faves later! Thanks for the thread!
 

PolyphonicLove

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Devin, you have saved me - I was wondering what my shade would be in MUFE foundation; now I know that 60-70 is my range.
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I think you girls would LOVE Cargo's blush in Rome...it adds warmth and it highlights at the same time. Every time I wore it, my mum would ask me how I got my cheekbones up so high. Its def a blush that works for everyone. I still haven't gone back to wearing pink blush!
 

jinxii

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Originally Posted by PolyphonicLove
Devin, you have saved me - I was wondering what my shade would be in MUFE foundation; now I know that 60-70 is my range


you have to be careful... with MUFE foundations the numbers arent always in order corresponding to color. for example In MUFE face&body foundation I'm number 12... and the lightest shade is #38 the darkest is #48. its all mixed up... lol. with mat velvet+ the numbers are in order for the most part though.
 

devin

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yes that is true, but like she said, matte velvet + is in order. oh yeah and i wear mufe face and body #18

Quote:
Originally Posted by jinxii
you have to be careful... with MUFE foundations the numbers arent always in order corresponding to color. for example In MUFE face&body foundation I'm number 12... and the lightest shade is #38 the darkest is #48. its all mixed up... lol. with mat velvet+ the numbers are in order for the most part though.
 

elektra513

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Another NC45/C7/C8 here, but I currently use Px foundations

All Skins mmu - Level 4 Warm
Virtual Matte - Fresh Antelope (winter), Fresh Ginger (summer)
Anywear Powder - Antelope

Blush I love: MAC Dollymix, Nars Lovejoy, Crazed, and Taos

Everyday lipgloss: MAC pinkarat, love nectar, or Nars Sandpiper or Stella

New fave item: Nars Petula cream eyeshadow. I am totally in love with corals right now after a Nars makeover. The national MA suggested that I stay away from red-based blush, and that peachier coral was perfect for me as a neutral/natural look. I just bought Nars Gueule de Nuit cream blush and it looks so good on my skin
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elektra513

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Originally Posted by reesesilverstar
I wish somebody had info on how to hide bags tho.. that's my issue
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Thanks!


I recently got a makeup book by Robert Jones and he says how you do it is use a foundation that perfectly matches your overall skin tone (or concealer if you need it for dark circles, but stay inside the lines of the dark area) directly underneath the eyes. Then for the bags get a concealer 1-2 shades lighter and apply it directly under the bags. Once blended, the light will reflect off of there and not on the bags.

HTH. If not clear, let me know and I can refer back to the book.
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bellezzadolce

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I'm NC45/50/C7

Right now I'm only using MAC and Bobbi Brown's Tinted Moisturizer in Dark.

For eyes, I always wear saddle to blend my e/s and bamboom paint as a base no matter what. When I need my brows done, I use NW 35 Studio Finish Concealer and Bamboo e/s as a brow highlight. Also I always wear a mascara primer and two types of mascaras.

For lips I use Plum, Nightmoth, and Mahogany liners more than any other liners. my favorite lipsticks at the moment are Underworld, Jist and Myth. Glosses I'm not really into right now but I will use Spring Bean and Love Nectar on every once in a while.

Skin/face, right now I'm using Hyperreal as a highlight and mineralized blushes, and Deep Dark MSF to contour
 

elektra513

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I have found that if I'm using a foundation and it's just slightly too dark, I can just apply highlighter (Golden bronze iridescent loose--thanks Devin) and it helps to correct it, and I have an amazing glow.
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For contouring I'm liking Bobbi brown bronzer in Deep so far.

Oh and also, I am mixing studio finish concealers to get a perfect match on any dark spots I have. I use nc45 and nc50 in various ratios, but half & half is usually good. I too like nw40 in select cover up for under the eye, very lightly.
 

__nini

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Oh, thank God I searched this. I was matched NC45 when I looked into foundations, which is too dark for me and they rec'd I get a lighter shade and blend them? Seriously? Umm, no thanks.

I agree with kitty, the equiv in select cover up is a NW 40 however the beige in it sucks if you really have yellow or olive undertones - it will show up kind of ashy and crease under your eyes.
 

FierceMrsButler

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So do most WOC use Studio Sticks...I love them, but I am realzing that not a whole lot people use them...i guess it's personal preference. I use NC 45 in my T Zone, and then NC 50 on the outside...I then contour the hollows of my cheeks with NW 50...I wanted to get NW 55, but The Cosmetics store only had this and it was like $12...

I use the mineralize skin finish in deep dark, and the iridescent loose powder in golden bronze. When I am at the counter, I touch up everything with NC50 Studio Fix is I fget oily... And I use some true match covergirl concealer...i think...
 

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