Buying foundation is such a hit or miss thing for me. Somehow I always end up with a shade that’s completely wrong for me. And then I discovered this fantastic megathread at r/MakeupAddiction where the makeup aficionados there listed all the popular foundation shades that matched their skin tones.
I wanted to make that super useful resource easier to use, so I’ve extracted the shade info from the thread and sorted it by MAC shade.
Mac Studio Fix Nc42
The full list contains all the MAC shades.
Enjoy!
Update: I just recently reviewed MAC Foundation Stick and I like the fact that the shade didn't oxidize on me as opposed to MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC40, which oxidizes and looks a bit warmer for my skin tone.
Mac Nc42 Foundation Matches
If NC40 is too light for you and NC42 is too dark for you, these foundation shades might suit you.
I got the shade NC42 after the MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NC45 started to look too orange on me. NC42 is a better match for me currently. NC42 is a better match for me currently. About MAC Pro Longwear Foundation NC42: A comfortable, long-wearing foundation that gives up to 15 hours of wear in any environmental condition. Hi, my color in MAC Studio Fix Fluid is NC42 I'm looking to switch to a drug store brand any suggestions on what shade is equal to MAC NC42 in La Girl Pro HD Foundation? And please don't hesitate to suggestion other drug store brands and color matches to NC42 thx ladies xoxo.
Becca Complete Coverage | Olive |
Bourjois healthy mix serum foundation | 56.0 |
Cover FX | G60 |
Dior Foundation | 40 |
Estee Lauder Double Wear | 3W2 |
EX1 Invisiwear foundation | F300 |
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk | 7.5 |
Givenchy Photo Perfection | #8 |
It Cosmetics CC Cream | Tan |
Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo | M57 |
Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer | SX11 |
Lancome Teint Idole | 410 Bisque (W) |
Laura Mercier Smooth Finish | Amber |
L’oreal true match foundation | N6 Honey |
MAC pro longwear concealer | NC 42 |
MakeUp Forever HD | 153/Y405 |
MakeUp Forever Mat Velvet+ | #53 |
Tarte Amazonian Clay | Tan sand |
Too Faced Born this Way | Sand |
Urban Decay Naked Skin | 7.0 |