Can anyone else not find a match in Studio Fix Fluid?

marielle78 · 03-15-2008, 11:53 AM #1 (**permalink**)

Every time I go to the MAC counter the MA tries to sell me SFF in NC50. It always ends up being too dark and too red for me, and after a couple of hours it turns completely orange. Everyone else that I see who says that they are NC50 is darker with more red undertones than me. NC45 SFF has the right undertones but is a little too light. I wear MSF in Medium Deep and it is a perfect match for my skin tone. Am I the only one who can't find a match in SFF?

MsButterfli · 03-15-2008, 12:43 PM #2 (**permalink**)

have u ever tried L'oreal HiP foundations? THey have a vast array of colors and are cheaper. So far Ive been using Tawny and to me its an exact dupe of Select SPF Fluid as Ive swatched the two side by side. According to the MA, I'm NC50 as well, which is weird cuz Ive seen ladies darker than me who are also NC50. If u have a Rite Aid near u, u should check them out and with their return policy on cosmetics it wont be a problem returning. Ive used it all this week and have not had any issues with it.

elektra513 · 03-15-2008, 02:01 PM #3 (**permalink**)

I was having an issue with SFF, but I haven't tried NC45 yet. I ended up giving up and moved on to Prescriptives. If I go back to MAC foundations, I'd try the NC45.

When you applied the NC45, did you let it dry first before checking? I find that foundations have to settle a bit before the actual color develops.

Is the color too light all over, or just in some areas? You might want to check NWs if that is the case for any darker areas of the face, like the outer perimeter.

HTH

Tashona Heléna · 03-15-2008, 07:00 PM #4 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by MsButterfli

have u ever tried L'oreal HiP foundations? THey have a vast array of colors and are cheaper. So far Ive been using Tawny and to me its an exact dupe of Select SPF Fluid as Ive swatched the two side by side. According to the MA, I'm NC50 as well, which is weird cuz Ive seen ladies darker than me who are also NC50. If u have a Rite Aid near u, u should check them out and with their return policy on cosmetics it wont be a problem returning. Ive used it all this week and have not had any issues with it.

Let me back this up...Loreal HiP foundations are wonderful and I pet they are a good dupe for SSF even though I've never tried that.

BTW do you know if they're discontinuing them (HIP Foundations)? I went to my Rite Aid tonight and they were 50% off!

MsButterfli · 03-15-2008, 11:22 PM #5 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by Tashona Heléna

Let me back this up...Loreal HiP foundations are wonderful and I pet they are a good dupe for SSF even though I've never tried that.

BTW do you know if they're discontinuing them (HIP Foundations)? I went to my Rite Aid tonight and they were 50% off!

girrrrrrrrl mine too!! i bought 2 the other day and will hop around to see if all the rite aid stores are gettin rid of em.

and ima try to see if i can swatch the two side by side for comparison

aziajs · 03-16-2008, 01:41 AM #6 (**permalink**)

I think that it is hard. I have bounced around between NW40, NC45 and NW43. None of them are quite right, but I also have to take into account that I have gotten matched at various times of the year. I am wearing NW43 right now. It turns a little red at times but it's all good.

blazeno.8 · 03-16-2008, 01:54 AM #7 (**permalink**)

^^ I have to agree with aziajs, I've been matched at different times as different things. In winter of last year when I was first matched I was NW 43, then I wanted to try to get matched again in late spring, early summer and I was told that I was an NC 45. I think it's very hard for many MAs to figure out if I'm an NC or NW and something tells me that depending on the time of year it might vary.

elektra513 · 03-16-2008, 02:00 AM #8 (**permalink**)

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^^ I have to agree with aziajs, I've been matched at different times as different things. In winter of last year when I was first matched I was NW 43, then I wanted to try to get matched again in late spring, early summer and I was told that I was an NC 45. I think it's very hard for many MAs to figure out if I'm an NC or NW and something tells me that depending on the time of year it might vary.

Me too! I was NW 43 in the summer, then in Jan. when I went to get more foundation, the color was waaayyyy too pink. That's why I "think" I'd be NC45 if I tried again.

I bought the Studio Stick in NC45, and it worked in terms of the shade (slightly peach but workable), but I was uncomfortable with the consistency and returned it.

So yeah, we have to keep in mind that our skin tone changes throughout the year. When I look at old pics from the summer, NW 43 was spot on, but if I wore it now, I'd look so pink.

mintcollective1 · 03-16-2008, 02:09 AM #9 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by marielle78

Every time I go to the MAC counter the MA tries to sell me SFF in NC50. It always ends up being too dark and too red for me, and after a couple of hours it turns completely orange. Everyone else that I see who says that they are NC50 is darker with more red undertones than me. NC45 SFF has the right undertones but is a little too light. I wear MSF in Medium Deep and it is a perfect match for my skin tone. Am I the only one who can't find a match in SFF?

hey girl. last week I had a customer who was in your exact same shoes. now, what Im gonna say isn't any fun, but you end up with twice as much foundation...You know how MAC sells the 2oz. travel bottles? Buy a bottle of the nc45 and the nc50 and mix in the travel bottles...they have lines on them to mark the levels. Its a pain in the ass but it totally works out. My poor lady had to do it with concealer too, she was using Fashion Fair and had a bright orange face...also maybe try a different powder...switch to MSFN or maybe even blot to affect the shade a little as possble once it son your skin. Good Luck

chocolategoddes · 03-16-2008, 03:10 AM #10 (**permalink**)

NC50 is mypefrect match but when i compare my skin tone to other nc50s i look significantly lighter. try som other brands.. MAC is great but you'd be surprised what other brands have good liquid foundations for you.

Caramel_QT · 04-04-2008, 08:19 AM #11 (**permalink**)

I'm about to go get colour matched for the SFF prolly tomorrow since it's all rainy out today...I hope I'm a perfect match with SOMEthing, but, I'm holding out hope that the SFF is going to be my HG fdtn. I'm a perfect NC45 in Studio Tech and Stufio Fix...a few weeks ago I tested out the Mineralize Satinfinish and NC45 seemed too light (I didn't buy it)...so, I hope the SFF works.

Caramel_QT · 04-26-2008, 07:45 PM #12 (**permalink**)

So, after about 2 weeks of wearing SFF in NC45, I am thinking of returning it for the NC50. I went in the other day to buy a pump for the SFF (grrr), and got a sample of the NC50. I've been wearing it for a few hours now, and I think I like it. It's nice and golden and when I'm putting it on, it doesn't "startle" me, like "whoa, this is really light" I always think of wet cement when I'm applying it in NC45. When I applied to NC50 it really just blended in. It may be a touch dark, but just a touch. I'm going to return the 45 and get the 50 instead.

MACa6325xi · 04-26-2008, 11:34 PM #13 (**permalink**)

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Originally Posted by Caramel_QT

So, after about 2 weeks of wearing SFF in NC45, I am thinking of returning it for the NC50. I went in the other day to buy a pump for the SFF (grrr), and got a sample of the NC50. I've been wearing it for a few hours now, and I think I like it. It's nice and golden and when I'm putting it on, it doesn't "startle" me, like "whoa, this is really light" I always think of wet cement when I'm applying it in NC45. When I applied to NC50 it really just blended in. It may be a touch dark, but just a touch. I'm going to return the 45 and get the 50 instead.

I wear StudioFix C7, StudioStick NC 45 and I bought Select Finish in NC50 and I