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.
The full list contains all the MAC shades.
Enjoy!
If NC40 is too light for you and NC42 is too dark for you, these foundation shades might suit you:
| Foundation/ Concealer | Shade | Review |
|---|---|---|
| Becca Complete Coverage | Olive | |
| Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum foundation | 56 | |
| COVER FX Natural Finish foundation | G60 | |
| Dior Capture Totale Dreamskin Perfect Skin Cushion | 40 | |
| Estee Lauder Double Wear | 3W2 | Review |
| EX1 Invisiwear foundation | F300 | |
| Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk | 7.5 | Review |
| Givenchy Photo Perfection | #8 | |
| IT Cosmetics CC Cream | Tan | Review |
| Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo | M57 | |
| Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer | SX11 | |
| Lancome Teint Idole | 410 Bisque (W) | Review |
| 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 | Review |
| Urban Decay Naked Skin | 7 |
Comments 3
Absolutely love this!
For me MAC NC40 is a tad too light, and MAC NC42 is a tad too dark.
Please list more brands and shades that will also be perfect.
Thank you ❤
Girl I am the same way. Have you tried Frankie Rose cosmetics? I use the color oatmeal and is just perfect. I also blend frankie rose cosmetics and urban decay shade 7. together and it gives me a littel more color when im on the tanner side. TRY it out.
Hi,
“For me MAC NC40 is a tad too light, and MAC NC42 is a tad too dark.” I hear you girl .
Have you tried NC41 in studio fix fluid and powder? I find it absolutely perfect ….