For example there is an NC27 or an NW18 in Studio Fix Fluid. “…there are some odd numbers peppered along the way in some of the foundations. The number that follows each NC, NW, N or C is simply the colour of each foundation.
I used MAC Studio Fix in NC20 over her face to even out and correct the redness and NW10 concealer to correct the dark circles What do the numbers on MAC foundations mean? Nina has warm undertones (reds in MAC terms) with cool under eye circles (yellow). A person with a beige undertone would be perfectly suited to an N foundation. So a person with yellow, peach or golden undertones would be suited well to an NC foundation whereas a person with red, pink or blue undertones would be better suited to an NW foundation. NW: Neutral Warm – red, pink or blue undertones.Ĭ: Cool – Yellow, golden or olive undertones NC: Neutral Cool – golden beige undertones. Understanding NC, NW, C and N in MAC foundations However, in MAC labelling, the undertones are the opposite. In colour theory, we’re taught that cool undertones are reds, pinks and blues and that warm undertones are yellow, peaches and golds. Many of my clients ask me about the labelling of foundations, particularly when it comes to MAC! I hope that today’s post will help you in understanding NC, NW, C and N in MAC foundations.* The very basics of Colour Theory I am pretty sure it won’t disappoint you.Choosing a foundation can be really daunting, but it’s often a key part to our makeup and can make or break a flawless face.
If you are on the market for a good foundation, you should give this try. It does not have any fragrance and it absorbs into the skin magically without leaving a trace! So I say if something works you, don’t be afraid to experiment and go beyond what the product is meant to be used for. I have tried so many other ones meant for the face, but nothing would heal my dry patches around my nose. It’s the only thing that has managed to work on my dry skin. Truth be told, I use my Aveeno’s daily moisturizing lotion for my face too. Then apply your foundation to create a flawless dewy look. Apply your moisturizer and let it sink into your skin for about 5 mins. Always, Always moisturize really well before you apply your foundation.Whichever shade disappears into your skin is the color you should buy. To find the right shade of foundation, take the shades you feel are the closest and swatch them all on the side of your face near the jaw line.That way, it tends to give a better finish and is easier to work with. Since the formulation is a little thick and tends to dry quickly, I like to apply it with a damp makeup sponge.I would have preferred a pump to dispense the right amount. But if you try to snag it on a BOGO offer and split it with a friend or something, it’s not so bad. The price is a lot for a drugstore product.But I guess moisturizing well is prerequisite for every foundation on the market. Otherwise the foundation goes on streaky and makes my dry patches even worse. I have to make sure to moisturize really, I mean REALLY well before I apply this.The foundation doesn’t really give you the dewy finish that we all love.You have to work really fast on your face before this dries up. That’s quite awesome according to me.ĬONs of Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation
The foundation stays on for a good 6-7 hours on the skin.
I don’t break out much, touch wood! But I have seen people with acne prone skin haven’t had too many problems with this.