i'm an nc40-42, medium dark on MSFs depending on my tan... is that close enough??? well i LOVE red lipsticks... i especially use viva glam 1, dubonnet, russian red, port red... i have brick liner but i dont like using liner... the new red lipstick i'm loving right now tho, its not mac its urban decay revolution its a very nice shade of red and its really creamy and just feels nice... hope i've helped