What does NC mean in MAC foundation?
neutral cool
As many of you may already know, the MAC color system is divided into NW and NC tones. NW (neutral warm) is for cool, pink undertones, while NC (neutral cool) is for warm, yellow undertones.
What skin tone is MAC NC44?
Tan with yellow undertones
MAC NC44 is described by the brand as “Tan with yellow undertones.” It is a shade in the Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 range, which is a liquid foundation with a matte finish and medium-full coverage that retails for $30.00 and contains 1 oz.
What skin tone is MAC NC50?
MAC NC50 is described by the brand as “Deep golden bronze with golden undertone for dark skin.” It is a shade in the Studio Fix Powder Plus range, which is a pressed powder foundation with a matte finish and full coverage that retails for $30.00 and contains 0.52 oz.
How do I know my skin tone NC?
In natural light, check the appearance of your veins beneath your skin.
- If your veins appear blue or purple, you have a cool skin tone.
- If your veins look green or a greenish blue, you have a warm skin tone.
- If you can’t tell whether or not your veins are green or blue, you probably have a neutral skin tone.
What is NC skin tone?
1. “NC” (known as Neutral, Nude, or Naked Cool) and “NW” (known as Naked, Nude, or Neutral Warm) are skin product terminologies used by cosmetic brands to classify products for different skin tones. They are often used for foundations and concealers.
What’s the difference between NC and C in MAC?
Okay so…. C – Stands for Cool. Best for yellow, golden olive skin. NC – Stands for Neutral Cool. So is best for skins with a slight golden glow.
What foundation is equivalent to MAC?
MAC Foundation Dupes: A great dupe for Studio Fix Fluid is the Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation ($7.99), which is just as long-lasting and shine-free for a fraction of the price. L’Oreal’s True Match Foundation ($7.59) is another great option if you’re looking for that flawless base.
What shade is NC50?
MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation in “NC50” is a rich brown with golden undertones, a shade for deep dark skin (Neutral-Cool). It retails for $36 at Ulta and Nordstrom.
What concealer goes with NC50?
Try these foundation shades if you are matched to MAC NC50:
| Foundation/ Concealer | Shade |
|---|---|
| COVERGIRL truBlend Liquid Foundation | Classic Tan D4 |
| COVERGIRL Queen CC Cream | Golden Honey |
| COVERGIRL Queen Natural Hue Liquid | Golden Honey |
| Estée Lauder Double Wear | 6W1 Sandalwood |
Do you wear nw45 or nw47 in Mac foundations?
I remember wearing NW45 in some MAC foundations and NW47 in others. It’s not uncommon to wear a different shade depending on the foundation formula because water content can affect the shade. I don’t like Studio Fix Fluid foundation (it breaks me out, I don’t like the smell, and I don’t love the finish) but I first tried NW45.
Why are so many Mac artists now nc45?
EVERYBODY AND THEIR MAMA IS NC45 OR NW45. So my thinking behind this phenomena is a bunch of things 1. Some MAC artists were getting really crafty with shade-matching and trying to make their quotas so they put folks in whatever somewhat closely (or in some cases nowhere near as closely) matched their client 2.
Should you use Mac as a guide to your foundation shade range?
Using MAC as a guide can be helpful to a point, but as more and more brands start to expand their shade range beyond Beyoncé beige, it’s practically impossible to keep comparing to MAC shades. Why? Because there’s no uniform guide anywhere with foundation shades.
How do I know if my foundation shade is NC25 or NC30?
So if you’re an NC25- 30 or even an NC40, or if you have no idea what I am talking about but are of light to medium skin tone with warm, yellow undertones, then find your foundation shade (MAC NC25-NC30-NC35-NC40 equivalent) right here. Light to medium coverage with a natural, demi-matte finish. Review to follow.