Shade of Blot Powder

[tracyann91]

Hmm - I wanted to get the Blot Powder (pressed - don't have a pro store or acct), and I'm not sure what shade to get. I'm a NW20 - NW25 (or N5 I've been told is just between those), and I'm not sure if I should get light or what. OR.... should I just get the new Prep & Prime transparent finishing powder?? My problem is that I get oily breakthrough in about an hour - 2 hrs, even when I use my Smashbox primer light. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!!!!

EDIT: Then I'm also reading about a pro product called MAC Invisible Set - should I use this? I'm all about a matte finish since I HATE my oilies.

I've been using Studio Fix powder and I tried the Revlon Colorstay for oily skin. Studio Fix powder was actually my first MAC purchase since I was truly in search of a foundation that would reduce shine. It's better, and doesn't feel heavy at all, but I haven't conquered my problem completely.

Thanks again!

 

[Babylard]

hi, i wear nc20/nc25 and i use medium dark. i think light will be too light for you.

it works very well for controlling oily and for touch ups. i use it in my T zone and i am oily/acne prone. the only other effective oil control product i've used is silk natural's oil control primer.

 

[SpringDancer]

I am NC20 and I wear Medium. But - since Blot is essentialy transparent, I don't think it would make much of a difference if you'd get a shade too light/dark (I once got Medium Dark accidently and it didn't look too dark).

 

[MzzRach]

I am NW20 and have always used Medium in the Blot Powder.

 

[tracyann91]

^^^ - Thanks you guys!!!

Anyone else have any thought on the other products????

 

[iluvmac]

NW20/25 here who uses Medium/Dark.

 

[Rennah]

I haven't tried any other powders besides blot powder pressed.
I am NW20/NC25 in summer and I use Medium Dark.

 

[tracyann91]

Thanks again!!! Now - should I get the medium or medium dark??? I'm thinking that heading in to summer, maybe I should get the medium dark. ?????

 

[iluvmac]

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Originally Posted by tracyann91 Thanks again!!! Now - should I get the medium or medium dark??? I'm thinking that heading in to summer, maybe I should get the medium dark. ?????

Yes, I think medium dark is the right choice. Do not worry too much about the shade, though: Blot Powder is very sheer, mistake-proof.

 

[lukinamama]

I am nw25/30/35 and I use medium dark

 

[tracyann91]

Thanks everyone!!!

 

[cipelica]

I am NC 25 and i use Medium.

 

[arielle123]

I'm NW15-20 and I use medium. I think that medium dark is probably good for you especially since we're going into summer.

 

[ritchieramone]

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Originally Posted by iluvmac Do not worry too much about the shade, though: Blot Powder is very sheer, mistake-proof.

I agree; I'm NW15 and used Medium for a while, having been told incorrectly (by MAC mail order) that Light had been discontinued. To be honest, it made no difference at all!

 

[Shadowy Lady]

I also wear medium dark and I'm NW25. The blot powder tend to run a little light I guess

 

[mizuki~]

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Originally Posted by SpringDancer I am NC20 and I wear Medium. But - since Blot is essentialy transparent, I don't think it would make much of a difference if you'd get a shade too light/dark (I once got Medium Dark accidently and it didn't look too dark).

I agree. It has very little pigment