For the NC45's

[shontay07108]

I really like amande. It's good coverage and not cakey. I ususally like dewy foundations because I have dry skin, but I do appreciate variety. I like having powders, liquids and creams to choose from. I never use just concealer, though. I either do foundation or nothing. I feel naked with just concealer, strange or not.

 

[LAKESHA1908]

WAY WAY BACK IN THE DAY I WAS MATCHED TO SFF NC45 AND STUDIO FINISH CONCEALER. I ACTUALLY WORE IT FOR A VERY LONG TIME, UNTIL I SAID TO MYSELF I AM NOT THIS DARK!!!

I AM A NC44 IN SFF. IN THE FALL I USE MY STRAIGHT NC44, BUT, IF I TAN IN THE SUMMER I MIX A LIL NC45.

CONCEALER I USE NW30 OR 35 IN STUDIO FINISH OR PRO-LONGWEAR

MAC SFP NC43.

MSFN: MEDIUM DARK AND FOR A LIGHT CONTOUR MED DEEP

BLUSHES: FORMAT, RAIZIN, BLUNT TO CONTOUR, SWEET AS COCOA, COPPERTONE, GINGERLY, PINCH ME, GENTLE, HER BLOOMING CHEEK L.E.....I HAVE MANY MORE


MUFE HD: 153 MIXED WITH A DROP OF 173

 

[LAKESHA1908]

MUFE DUO MAT: 209
MUFE MAT VELVET: 65 BUT, I DO NOT WEAR THIS IT IS TOO ORANGE
MAC MATCHMASTER 6.0
MAC FACE AND BODY FOUNDATION: C6
CHANEL PERFECTION LUMIERE BEIGE AMBRE #64
ESTEE LAUDER DOUBLE WEAR: 4W1
ESTEE LAUDER DOUBLE WEAR LIGHT: 4
" " CONCEALER #4
NARS SHEER MATTE: TAHOE
NARS SHEER GLOW: TAHOE
NARS TM: CUBA

 

[aradhana]

WAY WAY BACK IN THE DAY I WAS MATCHED TO SFF NC45 AND STUDIO FINISH CONCEALER. I ACTUALLY WORE IT FOR A VERY LONG TIME, UNTIL I SAID TO MYSELF I AM NOT THIS DARK!!!

I AM A NC44 IN SFF. IN THE FALL I USE MY STRAIGHT NC44, BUT, IF I TAN IN THE SUMMER I MIX A LIL NC45.

CONCEALER I USE NW30 OR 35 IN STUDIO FINISH OR PRO-LONGWEAR

MAC SFP NC43.

MSFN: MEDIUM DARK AND FOR A LIGHT CONTOUR MED DEEP

BLUSHES: FORMAT, RAIZIN, BLUNT TO CONTOUR, SWEET AS COCOA, COPPERTONE, GINGERLY, PINCH ME, GENTLE, HER BLOOMING CHEEK L.E.....I HAVE MANY MORE


MUFE HD: 153 MIXED WITH A DROP OF 173

i think my skintone might be similar to yours...i also use nars cuba...i've been matched as nc45 by mac last summer, but it only really matched perfectly for a very short period when i was at my most tan...i think the next time i get colour matched i'll try out nc43...i know for certain nc42 is too light.

 

[califabulous]

I swatched all the YSL touche eclat shades. I remember looking at 3 and 5 and they were so light. I think 3 might work but i would have to be very careful and blend really well. I guess if you have more yellow tones or are lighter 3 might be the one. 5 seemed to have noticeable sparkle..it didn't work for me. #4 seems to be sold everywhere except in store at sephora...HTH

 

[LAKESHA1908]

ARADHANA,

IN THE SFF YOU SOUND LIKE ME A NC44 AND SFP NC43!!! YES, NC45 TENDS TO RUN REDDDDDDDDDDDD AFTER IT SETS!!!!

NARS CUBA IS PERFECT!!!!!!!

 

[Fiberluver]

One of the best foundations I ever wore was by Borghese: Hydro-Minerali Natural Finish Makeup #7.

That stuff was da bomb!

Loved it! Wore it for years, then the shade was dc'd. Grrrrrrrr!!!

 

[aradhana]

MUFE DUO MAT: 209
MUFE MAT VELVET: 65 BUT, I DO NOT WEAR THIS IT IS TOO ORANGE
MAC MATCHMASTER 6.0
MAC FACE AND BODY FOUNDATION: C6
CHANEL PERFECTION LUMIERE BEIGE AMBRE #64
ESTEE LAUDER DOUBLE WEAR: 4W1
ESTEE LAUDER DOUBLE WEAR LIGHT: 4
" " CONCEALER #4
NARS SHEER MATTE: TAHOE
NARS SHEER GLOW: TAHOE
NARS TM: CUBA

hmmm i picked up some samples today at sephora of sheer matte in syracuse and sheer glow in cadiz. i looked at tahoe, but thought it might end up too yellow. i should have checked your list! i'll try to go back tomorrow and get some tahoe samples to compare.

i just tried on cadiz when i got home, and it seems like a hint more red/pink than my natural skin, but not as extreme or orange as nc45!

 

[Baby1black]

hmmm i picked up some samples today at sephora of sheer matte in syracuse and sheer glow in cadiz.  i looked at tahoe, but thought it might end up too yellow.  i should have checked your list! i'll try to go back tomorrow and get some tahoe samples to compare.   i just tried on cadiz when i got home, and it seems like a hint more red/pink than my natural skin, but not as extreme or orange as nc45!

Tahoe would Defintely suit your skin tone.

 

[Baby1black]

I use nars tinted in Cuba Love nars sheer glow in Tahoe Also have Dior air flash in 400 really nice but for winter cause it is a tad light or with bronzer Laura mercier mineral powder in honey Lancôme 24 hr in 430 bisque c Lancôme mattifying powder 450 suede Mac face body c6 Laura mercier camouflage in c5 I do have a couple more that I will list from mehron,Armani and stila.

 

[LAKESHA1908]

hmmm i picked up some samples today at sephora of sheer matte in syracuse and sheer glow in cadiz. i looked at tahoe, but thought it might end up too yellow. i should have checked your list! i'll try to go back tomorrow and get some tahoe samples to compare.

i just tried on cadiz when i got home, and it seems like a hint more red/pink than my natural skin, but not as extreme or orange as nc45!

YES, TAHOE IS YELLOW BUT. NOT OVER THE TOP, IT LOOKS LIKE MY SKIN. CADIZ IS PINK/RED AND YOU ARE CORRECT IT IS NOT AS ORANGE AS NC45.

 

[Prettypackages]

hmmm i picked up some samples today at sephora of sheer matte in syracuse and sheer glow in cadiz. i looked at tahoe, but thought it might end up too yellow. i should have checked your list! i'll try to go back tomorrow and get some tahoe samples to compare.

i just tried on cadiz when i got home, and it seems like a hint more red/pink than my natural skin, but not as extreme or orange as nc45!

I love Cadiz. However this summer it was way too light. But like I said before, my Summer Tan was weird. I didn't really get darker, but redder. So I had to switch to Seychelles TM bc the color after Cadiz was too dark.

 

[browneyes-envy]

hi am i the only one who has realized that for some of us that we all seem to get matched to nc45 if we are a certain light dark colour...i find that mac foundations are TOOO ORANGEY for me...i really want another foundation...basically im of a cool colour so the nws are not for me either but really and truly im finding that mac is all about the brand and not delivering anymore!...but as for many the girls dont match us properly at the counters i dont know if they work on commision or what but i guess they just want us to buy the stuff....or it matches in that light in the store at the time but when u take pics etc its just awful! i have dry skin and my colour is nc45 without the orange-ness any suggestions

 

[MissTT]

I think I'm really similar to you - NC45 with the orange. I don't wear MAC foundations due to the orangeness. You may want to try C7 if you want to stick with MAC foundations. I was matched to that color the one and only time the MUAs spent a lot of time and effort trying to colormatch me. Unfortunately it doesn't come in many formulas. Personally, I stay away from MAC foundations as I don't think the formulations are impressive and they've all oxidized to orange on me. Make Up For Ever (MUFE) has a wide variety of undertones for our skin color and I'd recommend stopping by your local Sephora to see if you can find something that works for you.

 

[browneyes-envy]

ahh thank you very much...i know there are loads of answers on her already but its really alot to take in especially when most ppl have oily skin--thanks so much for answering me specifically i live in the uk no sephora here that i know of so i have to dig deep on the net to find info for anyone else who might have the number that i should try...trial and error i guess..but nope when my mac is finished and i dont use it often i wont be buying another one back! hopefully people will stop buying so someone else out there will make something that actually matches us black girls!

 

[MissTT]

Ack, I meant to say I'm NC45 withOUT the orange - sorry. I understand your foundation frustration. I'm in the US, but live outside of an urban area meaning I do not have easy access to products for black women. Nearly everything I purchase is sight unseen. It can be very frustrating ordering so many things online, but I've recently begun to utilize this forum and literally start stalking people who are my color. LOL I figure if something works for them it will likely work for me. All of the women I've messaged have been extremely kind and helpful.

 

[browneyes-envy]

lol yes me too...ive given up now...i tried ordering sleek caramel liquid foundation and it is soooo much more orangey than the creme to powder one which i mix with johnsons baby lotion that works perfectly as a tinted moisturizer as thats what i resorted to wearing everyday as i do not need foundation as i dont have lots of scaring or spots i just wear it to look more flawless really...but yea waste of 9 quid again....so just gonna use trial and error....im going to upload a pic so i can get suggestions for skinfinishing powders that are not mac! i will never purchase another mac product

 

[browneyes-envy]

what shade do u guys use in lancome

 

[heavenlyleshay]

I'm NC45/C7 as well. When I compare my Lancome Teint Idole to NC45 - NC45 is much more orangey! With liquids: I prefer teint Idole. (see my siggy for TI shade) Powders: I love MSF Natural & Studio Fix

What shade are you in lancome?

 

[boujoischic]

Hello Ladies
Mac- NC45/C6 Studio Fix Powder Foundation
Bobbi Brown - Golden
Bobbi Brown Powder - Golden Orange
Prescriptives - Fresh Antelope