mac foundation newbie.. need help picking the right shade in studio fix fluid :/

[sleezywolf]

Well yesterday along with repurchasing eyeliner and studio fix + spray, i decided to give mac liquid foundation a try! I've used mac powder before in the shade C2 (havn't ran out of that yet) and fit me perfectly! but in the kind of foundation i want (studio fix fluid) they do not carry that shade.

I have pale skin, but not like ghostly white so i went with NC20 which I believe will more than likely be way too dark and not work with my complexion after reading some reviews online. I purchased this all online so I have to wait for my items to get to me before I can return this foundation.

Here is my complexion (without makeup) so what shade do you think I should get? I am guessing I should either go with NC15 or NW15 since those are the too lightest shades.. I have no idea which one tho, or maybe ya'll can suggest something different to me? I also heard this foundation turns orange..and with my pale skin that is a no-go Lol


I am no where near a mac counter so I cannot try products on first.

Thank you for the help<3

 

[shellygrrl]

There is also NW10 (which I think may be too light) and NW13 (which may be too orange? not sure) for SFF. Also, just because it oxidizes on some people doesn't mean it will oxidize on you. The only way for you to know for sure is to test it. :nods: (Really wish MAC would have a consistent number system across the board, as well as consistent foundation shading across the board. Also wish MAC and other companies would sell foundation samplers.)

 

[Rosapinkyy]

It seems like you're an NC 20 on the Picture. I think that NW will be to red for Your skin.