MUFE/MAC Foundation Shade Conversion

Septemba

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I thought it'd be a good idea to have a list of MAC foundation shade equivalencies in MUFE. Some of us don't have MUFE counters near us and the MUFE system can be so confusing!

From what I've read, I think #20 in Face & Body is equivalent to NW20? And #38 in Face & Body is suitable for a lot of PPPs or 15 range in MAC.
 

Ikara

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I've gone through all the HD thread and here's a list of what lovely specktra ladies use:

HD - MAC
115 - NW15/20
117 - NC15/20
118 - NW/C20
120 - NC25/30
123 - NC30
127 - NC30/35
128 - NC35
135 - NW30
140 - NC35/40
153 - NC40
155 - NC35/40
170 - NC40
173 - NC45
175 - NW45
177 - NC45/50
178 - NC50
185 - NW55

I think it might be a bit confusing as several colors match the same MAC colors, but please bear in mind that the HD foundation is much more forgiving in color matching than other foundations.
 

couturesista

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This seems to be accurate, Im NC50 in MAC foundations and 178 in MUFE HD. What's the equivalent for MAC to MUFE Face & Body and MAT VEL(sp) I think that's the name of the Matte Foundation from MUFE.
 

Septemba

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Thank you Ikara for compiling that list, that is so helpful!
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@couturesista, I'm interested in F&B too. What's everyone wearing in F&B?
 

MrsMay

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I'm NW15-20 in MAC and in MUFE I am the following:

Velvet Mat + I am #20

HD Foundation I am #115
 

lukinamama

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Septemba
Thank you Ikara for compiling that list, that is so helpful!
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@couturesista, I'm interested in F&B too. What's everyone wearing in F&B?



on sephora site you have shade finder when you select MUFE from brand list
 

Septemba

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Karla Sugar did a survey and made a cross-referenced table for MUFE F&B and MAC foundation shades.

I snipped the ones that hadn't been matched, all credit to her and her amazing blog.

The Next Best Thing to Going Shopping Yourself: Make Up For Ever Face & Body cross-referencing

Face & Body vs. MAC -

#20 – NC/W15, NC/W18, NC/W20
#32 – NC 20, NC 25, NC30
#2 – NW20, NC/W25, C3
#1 – NW20
#34 – NC30, NC35, C4, NC40
#36 – NW10, NW15
#38 – NC/W15, N3
#6 – NC40
#18 – NC45
#12 – NW45
#24 – C6, NC42
#26 – NC43

She also has wonderful swatches of all the foundies. Thank you to Karla.

The Next Best Thing to Going Shopping Yourself: Make Up For Ever
 

Bey28

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I'm NC45 in MAC and #173 in MUFE HD (although it needs to be warmed up a little with a powder) and #26 in MUFE F & B (this is a fantastic match for me but it is always sold out on the sephora website
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astronaut

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I'm NC30 and a 120 in HD and #30 in mat velvet.

Sorry for the misinformation. I'm NC30 in MAC, 120 in HD (perfect match!), and #40 (not #30!) in mat velvet.

I was previously matched to #30 because the Sephora SA said that #35 would be too dark for me, which it is, but when you go to #40, it's darker than #30 (expected) but it's lighter than #35! (wouldn't have expected that).
 

Septemba

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Quote:
Originally Posted by spacegirl2007
im barely 110 in HD and too pale/neutral for any mac shades.
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I'm 110 in HD, too! It's a great match. It's so hard to get the perfect shade when you're very fair AND neutral!

That's partly why I have never tried any MAC foundies because I just assume that they'll be too dark.

Go MUFE!
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Lapis

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nw 45= mufe 177, 178 or 180
depending on your undertones, this should be definately never bought sight unseen
 

zerin

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I'm NC 42/43 in Mac...any recommendations for MUFE face and body foundation. Someone suggested #34 but I'm not sure....should I go with 26?
 

swaly

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I'm confused by the cross-referenced chart. I'm an NC35 in Studio Fix powder and a Soft Beige 1 in MUFE F&B. I'm definitely not an NW20!
 

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