Mac foundation ..How do i figure out my color!?

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Oct 16, 2012

Jadaii c.

I want to buy some foundation and concealer but its hard for me to figure out my color especially since im buying it offline..any suggestions?

Oct 16, 2012

Arianna S.

Go inside the store 

Oct 16, 2012

Stacia J.

i know there are some websites where if u put in the foundation ur using itll match u to higher end brands :-) 

Oct 16, 2012

Jadaii c.

ok thank you!:)

Oct 16, 2012

Elin C.

The best is if you go in to a Mac store and ask :)

Oct 17, 2012

Lisette M.

it doesnt necessarily have to be MAC store.. But def just get matched ..

Oct 17, 2012

Miranda B.

search for swatches but you really have to try it on

Oct 17, 2012

Sonjdra D.

Depending on what type of foundation u want I'd say ur NC50. I work at MAC and if u came to me that would be my first choice. Also I looked at your pictures, I think u should try Matchmaster foundation in 7.5, ur skin is nice already this foundation will enhance that. It has a little bit of oil control, it's 10 hr wear, and it sets to match ur skins perfect undertone. It won't leave your skin ashy or pinky. The best thing is to definitely go in, but if u don't have a store near u, give thoes a try

Oct 17, 2012

Mary P.

Go to a makeup store such as Sephora, Mac, Macys, etc. & have a Makeup Artist help you, i wouldnt recommend buying it online if you don't know your color yet.

Oct 18, 2012

Stephanie W.

tiger stripe your skin.that's what the sales reps are for 

Oct 18, 2012

Stephanie W.

unless its thru mac site it might.be fake beware 

Oct 18, 2012

Jadaii c.

ok thanks for the advice! :) i appreciate it!

Oct 18, 2012

Shelly T.

Definitely go to a counter or store and get matched. Another important note, if you're matched to, for example, NC50 in Studio Fix Fluid, it doesn't mean you'll be that same shade across the board. (One of my personal pet peeves is when someone says "I'm NC/NWxx" when asking for colour advice and don't specify which foundation that's in.) Some foundations in MAC's range run darker or lighter, depending. (I believe Pro Longwear runs darker, as does the Mineralize cream foundation.) And, of course, Face and Body, as well as Matchmaster, have a different numbering system entirely.