Any NC42's....Pls Help!!!!

[fafibaby]

Hi guys,

I would really appreciate your input.
I am currently using Mac SFF in NC42 and BB oil free foundation in Honey.
But my friends have commented that i look very dull in these foundations.

Are there any NC 42's who use other foundations besides Mac and Bobbi Brown.
I really wanna get makeup forever face n body foundation but they dont have a store where i live so i can figure out my shade. Any of you using that?
But i am also tempted to try estee lauder and lancome as well.

Can you guys could help me with the shades for these brands?
Thanks guys!!!!

 

[MACisME]

if a color is dull most likely it is the wrong color for you.. u can try studio tech which will give u a different type of finish.. which can also help in the dullness. or try some bronzer, shimmer blushes?

 

[glamourgirl216]

i usually mix an NW shade into my regular NC shade to warm it up a bit. i use an NW30 in combination with my NC42. i think this might help.

 

[fafibaby]

Hi....

thanks for the input. I'll def try that.
But still curious, those that use NC 42 in Mac what are your shades in other foundation brands such as makeup forever?

 

[gingerbelle]

NC 42/43 here. My HG is EL Doublewear in 5W1 Bronze, but you may have to adjust the shade for your undertones.
Makeup - iMatch Makeup Finder

I am really oily so I like the matte finish, but when I want a more glowy look, I add a squirt of Strobe Cream or Hyperreal NC400.

I also use Prescriptives Anywear Compact and the Virtual Matte Liquid both in Tawny.

 

[lovelyweapon]

Re: Any NC42's....Pls Help!!!!1

Hey! I'm NC42 so I might be able to help. I'm a full-coverage kind of girl, so I use Clinique Repairwear Anti-Aging SPF 15 in Nutty (I'm only 20 but I like the benefits of this foundation, it's my HG). Also, if you're into Chanel - either Natural Beige or Soft Bisque for any of the foundations.

I was also really interested in MUFE's Face & Body. I'm not so sure because I have not swatched any of these yet, but I was leaning more toward either Medium Beige 6 or Honey Beige 34. NARS also has amazing foundations - I think Sahara could definitely work for you. NARS foundations will definitely give you an all over very natural glow. Let me know if that helps!

One more thing: If your problem is a 'dull' appearance, maybe the problem is not the foundation. Are you using a good blush and/or highlighting specific areas of your face?

 

[fafibaby]

So i decided to give chanel vital lumiere a try and was matched to a natural beige. I wore it for the first time last night and i did have someone come up to me and say my makeup looked very radiant.

I guess i am gonna start wearing this more often than my mac SFF.

Thanks Guys!