Thanks for answering. I do like the yellow of Macao - I am trying to decide whether or not to pull the trigger. Have you tried New Orleans? According to their most recent color chart (it is being changed according to my SA - they are rejiggering the numbers and color names), New Orleans is another yellow-based shade, and even though it is "darker" on the chart, I swear it is in between New Guinea and Macao. It's hard to get a sample of that one since Sephora does not carry it. Only some Nordstroms near me carry it, so I am going to get a sample when next I pass a store that carries it.
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BeautyByLele
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No I haven't tried New Orleans, maybe I can try to get a sample if I go to nordstrom soon. Yeah that's like according to Nars website New Guinea has red undertones and I don't see red undertones in it.. I dunno .
Exactly - I am confused so I decided I am going to just try the shades I am interested in and decide. I am getting samples and wearing it on my own time because once I let the SA match me and apply and after a couple of hours it had oxidized something fierce. So, I am trying each one on a different day and seeing how it really wears.
BeautyByLele
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I just googled a swatch of New Orleans and looking at Karla's swatches New Orleans looks like it has red undertones. Yes it's probably best to get at least three different shades ( the one you think you are, one shade lighter, and one shade darker) and test them out ... all day with a full face up makeup on and in different lighting . That's what I did, plus I asked different people what they thought of my foundation.
BeautyByLele
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Just kinda quickly skimming through some YT vids for New Orleans I see some people wearing it that range from different shades -some look "darker" than a "NC50" some look like an nc50 and some look lighter than a nc50... It's just a struggle finding foundation, ( although I know lighting plays a big factor).
KaysWays
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I was scared of it to but I bit the bullet and also apply with duo fiber stipling brush so its not too heavy. Its great for us woc. Tomorrow I plan on ordering Seduction & Mari Hati (I think thats the name) bur im so tempted to get the new LE CB one. Now after reading this thread I been feenin for TM and I just may give into both
GlitterMUA
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I LOVE Taj Mahal blush! I like to wear it with MAC's Raisin blush. I put Taj more on the apples of my cheeks and it just warms it all up!
But New Orleans is more yellow on me than New Guinea, which is weird. I am going to try them side by side on my face with what's left of my samples and meake a decision. I will also get a sample of Macao this weekend and decide between the 3. Foundation is such a YMMV thing, so I just like to try before I buy (especially with the NARS price tag). Let us know how your trials go.
bvenice1920
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I so must try this thank you @GlitterMUA
BeautyByLele
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Sagehen exactly... But u have me curious about New Orleans so I must try to get a sample of it !!
bvenice1920
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LOL sure you will be able to stay away lol I Know I wont. Im on the fence about these blush palette only because it has 3 shades that I have a freaking ton of ugh
GlitterMUA
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Quote:Originally Posted by bvenice1920
I so must try this thank you @GlitterMUA
You're welcome! I think you will like it!! Let me know!
I so must try this thank you @GlitterMUA
You're welcome! I think you will like it!! Let me know!
Let me know how it goes. Like I say, I find it all curious. My bottle of New Orleans says Medium/Dark 5 on it and my bottle of New Guinea says Dark 1 on it. On the NARS website it says that New Guinea is Medium/Dark 5 and New Orleans is Dark 2. It is clear that they are re-arranging the colors, and now I wonder if the actual product will be different in the future - it is totally adding to my confusion about NARS. I would give up, except I love the finish of Sheer Matte. I just want to slap it on and go, and don't feel like working so hard to figure out the shades and whatnot.
BeautyByLele
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I know it's only been a day but did you get a chance to try out one of the shades today? If so how did it go. I probably won't be able to get to a nars counter until sometime next week ... Ugh
Not yet. I have yet to try Macao, which is the lightest but most yellow of the three. I will try it soon. I think I am going to have to work with NARS like I do with others: one color in the center of my face blended with another at the perimeter. I can see Macao working in the center and New Orleans at the perimeter. New Guinea just oxidizes too red and dark. I am going today to my counter to get a sample of Macao and to ask the rep (the brand rep will be there today) what is going on with the changing of the shades/names. I want to know if the product itself is changing as well.
BeautyByLele
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I have a sample of the Macao sheer matte foundation... Imma try it on tomorrow and post a pic so you can give me your opinion.
Did you try Macao yet? I wore it yesterday, topped with Sephora Microsmooth powder. It wore well, at an amusement park, for about 10 hours (until I took it off) I only had to blot twice (once was just habit) and it did not melt away like I hear some people complain about. The finish was so nice. The color was good. The best of the three I have tried. I think in the summer I would revisit New Guinea, but right now Macao is the choice. I figure by the next time I need to change, NARS will have figured out and gotten straight the re-aligning of colors. eta: oops - I meant New Orleans, not New Guinea
BeautyByLele
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No I forgot... Lol ! When I did remember I already had on my foundation .... Matchmaster . I'm not going anywhere today, just lounging so when I get dressed I'll put it on and see what u think.
