These two are constantly compared, so as massive fan of mac studio fix i thought it was only fair to get a hold of some double wear and test them out against each other. I actually really like this shade for wearing with my chanel les beiges powder in n30 for color. The ordinary foundation shades mac shades in his latest video regarding the ordinary foundations, wayne goss posted a quick shade guide for those of us who dont know which shade to buy. We have compared this to mac nc15 which is slightly darker as its more yellow, nars devaille or gobi which are very similar and estee lauder 1n1 which is a little warmer. The next shade up on the dupe list is nc15, a light. Nc means neutral cool and in mac products that means you have a warmer skin toneso when asking what does it translate to in other brands. Carry your mac foundation with you when you go, do swatches with the testers there and compare with your mac, or apply different shades on either side of your face if they allow you to and see for yourself, with the help of makeup artist there, what. Best for covering purplishdarker acne scars because a lot of conceals make the spots look worse or emphasizes it some even make the spot look ashy grey like.
Mac studio fix fluid foundation with spf 15 mac cosmetics. It contains silica, which helps to maintain a matte finish by absorbing oils on the skin, as well as talc to provide a smoother, less reflective, matte finish. I compared mac studio fix fluid to fenty beauty pro filtr foundation and found some close shade matches and a few almost perfect shade matches. Tell us what foundation you are currently using and we will give you a scientifically accurate match to other foundations. I want to buy the face and body foundation because it was used for a photoshoot and it was perfect for my skin but im. Find my matches for best results, tell us at least one more shade youve used before. It does not hide hideous acne well on its own though. I found the most perfect matches in her foundations than any other. The second part to macs foundation shade names is the number. Designed to be used dry, the powder and pigments create a matte, velvety texture. I know its so frustrating to find a drugstore foundation that matches you perfectly, and since ive had a lot of luck with drugstore foundations in the recent months, i thought id share that with you. Applies, builds and blends easily and evenly while controlling oil and shine with a noncaking, breathable formula.
A longwear foundation that gives up to 15 hours of wear in any environmental condition. So heres a handy list of all of my foundation shade matches in one spot for all of you mac nc25 people out there. Jun, 2009 the second part to mac s foundation shade names is the number. We put mac studio fix fluid spf 15 to the ultimate test of seeing how long it wears and, not surprisingly, the formula lasts for a full 24 hours.
Mac studio waterweight spf 30 foundation makeup and beauty blog. Applies, builds and blends easily and evenly while controlling shine. Add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating. Ive been daydreaming about and looking forward to this one for what feels like ages, and not just because im a waterbaby at heart, but also because its a serum formula, and i absolutely do not ever want to go back to the time when most formulas looked and felt. What other foundations preferably drugstore would match me perfectly. And today its going to be the mac cosmetics studio fix fluid foundation which has an spf 15. This way you guys can use this under eye concealer shade finder as your nc25 reference guide. Finding your foundation match online clares beauty. Aug 18, 2017 i have complied a list below of all my tried and tested foundations, over the years that i have found matched my skin tone in a mac nc42 foundation.
Sep 05, 2011 carry your mac foundation with you when you go, do swatches with the testers there and compare with your mac, or apply different shades on either side of your face if they allow you to and see for yourself, with the help of makeup artist there, what suits you the best. Jan 16, 2015 i first only put in one match to see how that would work out. The color in nc15nw20 neutralize the slight purple it can be used under or on top of foundation without smearing or smudging off since it tad waxy. Mac studio fix fluid vs fenty beauty pro filtr foundation. This is a post for those of you fair girls like me. I gave up on them and switched to bobbi brown, who has a huge range of shades in the yellowy light range. Studio fix powder plus foundation mac cosmetics official site. Studio fix is a powder and foundation in one that combines good coverage with ease of application. Shade finder mac studio fix fluid spf 15 foundation ulta beauty. Ncs vary in how yellow they areand some nws will be more pink, while others look more neutral, like i said earlier. If your shade isnt perfect, return it at your nearest ulta beauty storeor exchange it for a new match. This item mac pro longwear foundation nc15 mac pro longwear foundation nw20mac studio fix fluid foundation spf15 nw15.
Apr 5, 2019 i have another mac studio fix fluid foundation dupe to share. Low numbers mean a lighter shade and higher numbers mean a darker shade. This onestep powder and foundation gives skin a smooth and even ultramatte finish with mediumtofull buildable coverage with a velvety texture that allows skin to breathe. Perfect nc25 foundation matches find your foundation shade. Mac studio waterweight spf 30 foundation makeup and. Comfortable and longwearing, it helps minimize the appearance of pores and imperfections, giving skin a smoother, more flawless look and finish. If nc15 is too light for you and nc20 is too dark for you, these foundation shades might suit you. I will continue to update this list when i have tried and tested more in the future. Is anyone my shade or close to my shade and know which shade i should get in the revlon foundation. Select your skin tone depth, then choose your undertone to meet your shade match.
When the need for more concealment arises, i use a cream concealer like the sonia kashuk hidden agenda concealer palette after a face primer, then finish with the mac studio fix foundation. Foundation shade guide mac nc25nc30 to nc35nc40 shade. Keep in mind that mac shades dont transfer between lines and nw15 in one foundation type is not an nw15 in another one of their foundation lines, which is very strange and annoying. I love a full coverage foundation, in fact, thats all i. For more accurate matching, enter another foundation that youve used. It just depends though, because the different series of foundations in the mac lineup dont translate as exact matches. My plan, as with my running foundation shade list, mentioned above, is to keep a running list of the concealers that i wear.
Select the foundationconcealer shades youve used before that are a good match for your skin. Both popular heavy duty foundations, i wanted to compare my experiences with both. Mac pro longwear foundation nw20mac studio fix fluid foundation spf15 nc42. Im in between nc15 and nc20 in pretty much all mac foundations. By the way, on the face, i found these two my best, most natural matches but not for long with summer coming. This website means you will never buy the wrong foundation shade. I am a nc15 in mac foundation, can anybody explain what that. Nc15 vs nw1015 various formulas june 1, 2016 may 26, 2016 for most, a mac shade match is the pinnacle of all foundation matches. For most, a mac shade match is the pinnacle of all foundation matches. I will continue to add to the list as and when i try out new foundationstinted moisturisersbbcc creams. For fall 2015, mac is releasing a brand new foundation that will blow the competition out of the water.
View entire discussion 4 comments more posts from the drugstoremua community. Fenty 330 is slightly darker and more yellowgolden than mac nc42. I want to buy the face and body foundation because it was used for a photoshoot and it was perfect for my skin but im not sure what shade was used. We recommend shade nc15 for fairlight or light skin tones with yellow, moderately yellow undertones. Lightweight and creamy, applies smoothly to provide sheer to medium coverage. I tried fit me 110 and i think it might be a touch too light and i liked the coverage and color of nxy light in the foundation stick the third lightest shade. For example there is an nc27 or an nw18 in studio fix fluid. Even in hot and humid conditions, controls oil to keep skin fresh, natural and flawless. I really wanna try this foundation and ive tried to get a color that matches, but havent been successful. I wanted to make that super useful resource easier to use, so ive extracted the shade info from the thread and sorted it by mac shade. Longwearing, colourtrue, noncaking, nonstreaking, nonsettlingcreasing, nonfading all for 12 hours. Aug 25, 2014 after using estee lauder double wear stayinplace makeup in ecru for the past six months, i have recently strayed and im now using mac studio fix fluid in nc15. Understanding nc, nw, c and n in mac foundations posted in beauty choosing a foundation can be really daunting, but its a key part to our makeup and can make or break a flawless face so its important to get it right. I have yellow undertones but would describe myself as a neutral olive.
Studio fix fluid spf 15 foundation mac cosmetics official. Select the foundation concealer shades youve used before that are a good match for your skin. I first only put in one match to see how that would work out. If im nc25 in mac foundations, what color would i be in revlon colorstay. For mac nc25nc30 to nc35nc40 shade matches equivalents in the best longlasting, full coverage foundation releases of 2017, check out my blog post the best new longlasting, full coverage foundations of 2017 here. All you have to do is enter two foundation shades that you use and that match your skin tone, and they will show you your perfect shade in any. The number that follows each nc, nw, n or c is simply the colour of each foundation. Mac nc15 is described by the brand as fair with golden undertone for fair skin. If i were you, id go and ask for samples of a couple you think could be your match so you can test them out at home and in different lighting.
I dont use findnation or temptalia, but if you wear an nc 15 in mac, i would agree that w2 would be an accurate match in the true match. This is what i was looking for however when i put in nw15 its giving me nc15 matches in other mac products so i am not sure how accurate this is. Jan, 2011 im in between nc15 and nc20 in pretty much all mac foundations. Mac matchmaster foundation best makeup out there mac makeup looks. The foundations that stayed the truest to what you see above was the tom ford traceless foundation stick and the suqqu frame fix cream n. Estee lauder double wear vs mac studio fix she might be loved. Understanding nc, nw, c and n in mac foundations rachael. This modern foundation combines a matte finish and mediumtofull buildable coverage with broad spectrum spf 15 protection. Im pasting it here, but its also available in his video description.
Charlotte tilbury fair 2 is every so slightly paler and armani 2 and 3 could equally work to match it. Mac studio waterweight foundation from the left in nc15, nw22, nc35 and nc50. We put mac studio fix powder plus foundation to the ultimate test of seeing how long it wears and, not surprisingly, the formula lasts for a full 24 hours. I have complied a list below of all my tried and tested foundations, over the years that i have found matched my skin tone in a mac nc42 foundation. Applies smoothly, builds coverage quickly and easily. I am trying to spend less money on makeup and the only thing i cant find is a good foundation. If im nc25 in mac foundations, what color would i be in. Tell us what foundation you are currently using that you already know suits your skintone. I went looking for another foundation i know suits my skintone which is mac in nw. The mac studio fix foundation does quite a good job in drastically reducing all these imperfections. Mac pro longwear foundation is a comfortable, longwearing foundation that provides up to 15 hours of wear. No matter where you go, at least online or in the us, if you say a mac equivalent, everybody. If you know your perfect shade in mac studio fix fluid, heres your closest match in fenty beauty pro filtr foundation.
Comfortable and longlasting foundation with spf 15. Add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating. Finding your fenty beauty foundation shade turtle loves beauty. Second skin foundation matching blog find your shade. I am a nc15 in mac foundation, can anybody explain what. I love a full coverage foundation, in fact, thats all i wear but even some foundations are too heavy for me. Aug 22, 2018 ok im finished being all wordy about concealer. The color in nc15 nw20 neutralize the slight purple it can be used under or on top of foundation without smearing or smudging off since it tad waxy.
I will use up my foundation sample and see how i feel in a few days. Nc15 vs nw1015 various formulas june 1, 2016 may 26, 2016. Finding your fenty beauty foundation shade turtle loves. Nw20 in one mac foundation does not mean it will run the exact same shade in all mac foundations, so i would ask to see them before you buy. We have compared this to mac nc15 which is slightly darker as its more. Mac studio fix fluid vs estee lauder double wear stayin. Find your foundation color match for popular foundations and concealers by 100s of brands like mac, revlon, fenty, maybelline, and more.
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