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Dec 3, 2013
Kerry R.
Please someone help me!! I've pretty new to mac. I've been twice to get colour matched and both times been matched as NW25. I'm sure I've got yellow undertones. When I've put my mac foundation and powder on I feel like my face looks quite orange/pink and my neck is left looking really yellow. Can anyone tell me if I've been matched right or wrong? And give me any advise please??
Dec 3, 2013
Rachel R J.
NW (Neutral Warm) is meant for cooler skin tones to neutralize them. NC (Neutral Cool) is meant for Warmer skin tones to neutralize them. So yellow and golden skins need an NC and pinkish skin needs an NW.
Dec 3, 2013
Kerry R.
Thanks for that Rachel. I think I've deffo been matched wrong:(
Dec 3, 2013
MakeupByMiiso X.
I always used get matched wrong at mac stores when I used to let them match me it's so annoying in future just take your time and match yourself. About 2 yr ago I was
Matched in face and body with c5 when in actuality I'm a c2 that's three shades lighter it's crazy, even back in the day they matched me nw25 studio sculpt concealer which I didn't realise for ages was to dark for me I matche myself with nw15 lol. Moral of the story is match yourself or take a friend with you who will be courageous enough to critique when your being matched up!! Xx
Dec 3, 2013
Kerry R.
That's great advice miiso thanks. I've been using the studio fix foundation and powder for a few months now (not together) and although it's good coverage, it just doesn't look quite right but couldn't put my finger on it. Then yesterday I put my sf powder on and suddenly realised that my neck was so yellow compared to my orange/pink face! God, I've been walking around like that for months lol!
Dec 3, 2013
Seph A.
Wow! thanks for this question and the answer, this has cleared up confusion for me as well.
Dec 3, 2013
Annmarie K.
NW = Not Warm, I was matched wrong the first time also. My neck is lighter than my face which I found out later is the case with a lot of people. I went back and got color matched again and got a match. I'm glad I did as MAC appears to be the universal shade chart. Knowing I'm an NW15, makes foundation shopping easier.
Dec 3, 2013
Rachel R J.
Your welcome Kerry, she probably matched the foundation to your face instead of your neck.
Dec 3, 2013
Annmarie K.
Rachel you are so right. When you're first getting into the whole makeup thing anyone would just take whatever shade was recommended. I took my niece to MAC so she could get color matched and carry on the makeup obsession, which she is doing well at and just standing there saw how important it is especially in the beginning to give that 2nd opinion.
Dec 3, 2013
Sara V.
MAC Is backwards with this! You would think if you're warm you should do an NW but it's the opposite! I got an NW foundation and my entire face looked pink. I switched to nc20 and it is the absolutely perfect color!
Dec 3, 2013
Patricia P.
The lightening in those department stores is very deceiving. It actually makes it a lot harder to get a true match. Keep that in mind next time your getting color matched and ask them for a mirror and walk around the department store till youre able to find the best natural light. I remember being LORAC foundation at sephora when I get home it was way too dark. I think a lot of times we think the sales girls are the experts and will swatch us to perfection but this is not always the case.
Dec 3, 2013
Kerry R.
I'll defo switch to the nc then. It's slightly annoying though as mac make up isn't cheap! Thanks for all the comments ladies 👍
Dec 3, 2013
Erica M.
Hi Kerry! It sounds to me like you are experiencing oxidizing foundation;p When a foundation oxidizes, it becomes darker and often more orange. This happens when the oils from your skin mix with the product and come in contact with the air. This explains why you are experiencing a different color on your neck, as we have more oil glands on our faces. Some foundations will oxidize more than others, MAC Studio Fix fluid is notorious for this issue. I have oily skin, and have had better luck with Make Up Forever HD Foundation. You could also try a primer, or a slightly lighter shade of foundation if you know it's going to darken. the best way to try, is to go to the mall, try one shade on one cheek, one on your other cheek, and one on your forehead. It sounds crazy, but it's the best way to compare after you've worn them for an hour or two and you can see clearly which brand or shade is best! Good Luck!!
Dec 3, 2013
Valeria S.
Awesome info, Jacqueline, following this! thanks :)
Dec 3, 2013
Kerry R.
Wow Jacqueline! Thanks for all your info. I do tan really well. I do burn occasionally if I don't apply sunscreen. Looking at my veins now, they look a greener shade but deffo not purple but I'm not looking in day light as it's night here in the uk. I'll have a proper look tomorrow :) after cleansing I do have a bit of redness around my nose and cheeks but the rest if my face seems to be normal. I think I can see more yellow tones in my skin, especially on my neck and chest area. It's actually quite hard to figure this out!! :) I use benefits porefessional primer btw.
Dec 4, 2013
Kerry R.
Just done the vein check and they are green.
Dec 7, 2013
Jenni L.
I definitely have bluish undertones to my skin and have always been matched as NW... That being said, I have a lot of pink in my skin and I kinda felt like the NW accentuated that. Love the eye shadows and lipsticks from MAC and brushes of course. But I've never had luck with their foundations. I have better luck with Loreal True Match for half the price :)