![]() ![]() Neutral skin tones, in particular, have a very wide range of possibilities, as evidenced by my swatch arm below. Instead of being limited by your neutral skin tone, the presence of both pink and yellow undertones might actually broaden your choices – you could have an NW and an NC match out there!Įveryone’s skin is made up of a multitude of colors – it’s all about finding which ones you want to lead with. If you really luck out (as I did), you’ll have more options than you think. You might be surprised and find that there is a color for you. The point of this story is: If you have a neutral skin tone, and don’t like how you’ve been matched for your MAC foundation in the past, keep trying. MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC15, plus MAC Cremeblend Blush in “Glamour Feast,” Satin Lipstick in “Twig.” NW13 works as well, though it’s a titch too light. And guess what? In the end, I was an NC after all – NC15 in Studio Fix Fluid, to be exact. I went through this routine many times – getting an almost match, and then going back again (NW15 was workable, but had a somewhat dulling effect). Back it went, which is just as well, because as it turns out, I hate the finish of Mineralize Moisture Foundation (too dewy). Then I tried it on again at home, and it was wrong. I was so ecstatic to have finally found my match, I told everyone I knew the exciting (* cough* boring * cough*) news! I posted it on Facebook, on Instagram, I messaged my friends, I told my sister about it – really, any captive audience I could find. The first MAC employee I met with matched me as NW20 in MAC Mineralize Moisture Foundation. I did not, and have never, brawled with a MAC employee. Determined to know my true match was, I went back to MAC and asked for a rematch. Not long after that epiphany, I went through the arduous process of finding my match in Kat Von D’s Lock-it Tattoo foundation, and it was this process that helped realize that I was definitely not NC25. A lot of them were neutral, and some of them were actually cool. ![]() And then one day it occurred to me: most of my foundations were not straightforwardly warm. Over the years, I amassed quite the foundation collection, and I’d found my perfect match for nearly all of them. My skin did have plenty of visible yellow in it, after all. But the girl who matched me told me my skin tone was straightforwardly warm, and I believed her. I couldn’t quite pinpoint it at the time, and assumed that I must just not like MAC’s foundation formula. I was not as knowledgeable about foundation back then, but I do remember feeling that it looked off. Years ago, I was matched as an NC25 in MAC’s Studio Fix Fluid Foundation. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.On the left is NC15, right is NW13 in MAC Studio Fix Fluid. Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Ingredients: Water\Aqua\Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Peg/Ppg-18/18 Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Titanium Dioxide, Isostearic Acid, C4-24 Alkyl Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone Crosspolymer, Isononyl Isononanoate, Tamarindus Indica Seed Extract, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Haberlea Rhodopensis Leaf Extract, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract\Beta Vulgaris\Extrait De Racine De Betterave, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Yeast Extract\Faex\Extrait De Levure, Quercus Suber Bark Extract, Phytantriol, Dextrin Palmitate, Dextrin Palmitate/Ethylhexanoate, Cellulose Gum, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone, Methicone, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Palmitic Acid, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Octyldodecyl Pca, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Stearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Aluminum Stearate, Hexylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Comfortable on all skin types, but especially suited as our M∙A∙C foundation for dry skin, normal-dry skin and mature skin. ![]() This hydrating full coverage foundation offers broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection with SPF 15. Micronised silicone-coated pigments improve skin adherence and blendability, while helping to maintain colour purity. Its gel-based system provides outstanding skin-feel and medium-to-full buildable coverage with a natural satin finish. A creamy gel foundation that delivers luxurious hydration, while instantly revitalizing the look of dull and dry skin. ![]()
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