Other possible foundation shades?!? Help!!

[mac kitty]

I am a Nc42 in Mac. Does anyone know what would be a good shade in nars sheer glow or Dior foundation?!?

 

[shellygrrl]

NC42 in which MAC?

 

[mac kitty]

@shellygrrl. I'm an nc42 in studio Sculpt and studio fix powder foundation. I just wanted to branch out and try something different.. The only bummer thing is I'm ordering online.. : (

 

[shellygrrl]

Okay. (I asked because not all NC42s are created equal. I think those two are fairly close, though.) For NARS, it looks like Barcelona may be close. I also thought of Macao, but it looked a little darker than SS NC42. NARS SG Swatches ~ http://karlasugar.net/2009/10/nars-sheer-glow-foundation/ SS Swatches ~ http://karlasugar.net/2009/07/mac-studio-sculpt-foundation/ Dior... do you have a particular foundation of theirs in mind?

 

[mac kitty]

@shellygrrl first of all Thank you for the recommendation for the Nars foundation. I really appreciate it. Now reior foundation I'm kind of between the New Dior skin nude or the Dior skin flawless. I tend to have oily skin . So I haven't really done my research yet on which one to pick. I get a little discouraged when I order foundation online. So I figure come here for advice. ; ) thanks again for your help.. Aloha

 

[shellygrrl]

I hear you about ordering foundations online. I have to do it myself, since: 1) most drugstore foundations don't match me, and 2) I don't live near enough to a Sephora or a department store and the like to go try anything out or get samples. Anyway. For the Dior ones I kind of have to take a stab in the dark, can't find any swatches at the moment. My instinct is #31 Sand. Hope that helps?

 

[mac kitty]

Thank you Ms @shellygrrl. I truly appreciate you helping me with this one. I'm curious to try dior because I hear nothing but good things about it. I too don't live near a sephora. Infact the nearest one is on another island. I'll try what you recommended and just give it a go. If its to light in colour, I can always warm it up with bronzer. Thanks again.. Aloha from Hawaii..

 

[shellygrrl]

Good luck!

 

[Mira111]

I thought about Barcelona as well but you can never be really sure. Try asking for samples or get professionally matched first or buy samples online before spending the bucks!