These have a stronger yellow or pink undertone than their NC/NW counterparts. So an NC27 is not as yellow as an NC25 but it is a little bit darker.Ĭonversely there are also plain C’s and plain N’s. These odd numbers have more of a neutral undertone. These colours don’t have quite as strong an undertone as those that end in 5 or 0. 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 Poulami has thus explored all the product types to determine the must-have MAC items for your collection.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.
Since MAC is among the top cosmetic brands, its products are diverse and range from basic lipsticks to exotic eye palettes. She has compiled this list of the top MAC products to enhance your look after extensively researching each product’s specifications and reviews across numerous platforms. Poulami Nag is an experienced product writer with a passion for fashion and cosmetics. Be it a foundation or even a lipstick, you can check using the swipe test online to see its suitability for your skin and then make your purchase accordingly. MAC has products for all types of skin colors and skin types.
Like any other makeup product, you can select MAC products based on your skin tone and type. How To Choose The Right MAC Product For Yourself?
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