problems with foundation and concealer

[countingstars]

Hi, about a year ago I was matched NC20 in Studio Sculpt foundation and NW20 in studio sculpt concealer.
This year I went back and got pro long wear concealer and got matched at a NW20 still, but they matched me at a NC15 MAC Mineralize Moisture Foundation.

I never paid much attention back then of the shade color when I purchased the foundation and concealer. In fact, I didn't care much for the concealer so I barely ever used it. I have very dark lines under my eyes and that particular concealer just didn't give me the coverage. My question though is that isn't your concealer suppose to be a shade lighter than your foundation?

 

[shellygrrl]

No. It should be the same as your skintone/your foundation.

 

[glittergoddess27]

Not necessarily. It depends on the coverage of your concealer. A heavier coverage would match your foundation but a medium or buildable coverage concealer would be a shade lighter. I have a fair olive complexion and I can wear combinations of NW20 and NC15 as well. I personally like Select Cover up in NW20.