The NC50 Thread

[K_ashanti]

Anybody have the pro finish powder from MUFE if so what color do you have?

 

[shantelnyc]

Anybody have the pro finish powder from MUFE if so what color do you have?

Hi! I'm a newbie to the group so nice to e-meet you and so many other NC50's

I wear the MUFE pro finish powder in #174 (Nuetral Saffron) and it's a perfect match for me

 

[shantelnyc]

Hi All! Long time lurker and finally decided to make an account For some reason I keep getting an error message when I try to upload a profile photo but in the meantime, here's my info

Foundations/Tinted Moisturizers:
MAC Studio Fix- C8 (stopped using years ago because it was the culprit of acne break outs)
MAC Studio Stick (discontinued)- NC50
MUFE Pro Finish Multi Use Powder- 174 Neutral Saffron *my HG
MUFE Ultra HD Foundation- 177 Cognac
Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick- Warm Walnut
Bare Minerals ComplexionRescue Tinted Gel Cream- Chestnut 09

Concealers:
MAC Studio Finish SPF 35- NC45
Kat Von D Lock-It Concealer- Deep 36

Favorite Blushes:
NARS Seduction
NARS Orgasm
MAC Peachtwist
Tarte Smashing

Favorite Highlighters:
MAC MSF Global Glow

Favorite Lipsticks/Gloss:
MAC Riri Woo (LE)
MAC Moxie (LE)
MAC Flat Out Fabulous
MAC Heroine
MAC Living Legend
MAC Freckletone
NARS Satin Lip Pencil- Rikugien
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream- Cannes
NYX Butter Gloss- Tiramisu

I think that's everything!

Just curious, has anyone else had issues getting matched for Nars Sheer Glow and/or All Day Luminous foundation? I've been to 2 different Sephora's who swear Macao is my shade but I don't think so. It looks good in the store fine photographs wayyy too yellow. I also tested New Guinea which was too red. I should probably just let it go and stick to what I know works but I'm hard headed lol

 

[sagehen]

Hi All! Long time lurker and finally decided to make an account For some reason I keep getting an error message when I try to upload a profile photo but in the meantime, here's my info

Foundations/Tinted Moisturizers:
MAC Studio Fix- C8 (stopped using years ago because it was the culprit of acne break outs)
MAC Studio Stick (discontinued)- NC50
MUFE Pro Finish Multi Use Powder- 174 Neutral Saffron *my HG
MUFE Ultra HD Foundation- 177 Cognac
Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick- Warm Walnut
Bare Minerals ComplexionRescue Tinted Gel Cream- Chestnut 09

Concealers:
MAC Studio Finish SPF 35- NC45
Kat Von D Lock-It Concealer- Deep 36

Favorite Blushes:
NARS Seduction
NARS Orgasm
MAC Peachtwist
Tarte Smashing

Favorite Highlighters:
MAC MSF Global Glow

Favorite Lipsticks/Gloss:
MAC Riri Woo (LE)
MAC Moxie (LE)
MAC Flat Out Fabulous
MAC Heroine
MAC Living Legend
MAC Freckletone
NARS Satin Lip Pencil- Rikugien
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream- Cannes
NYX Butter Gloss- Tiramisu

I think that's everything!

Just curious, has anyone else had issues getting matched for Nars Sheer Glow and/or All Day Luminous foundation? I've been to 2 different Sephora's who swear Macao is my shade but I don't think so. It looks good in the store fine photographs wayyy too yellow. I also tested New Guinea which was too red. I should probably just let it go and stick to what I know works but I'm hard headed lol

@ the bolded: Have You tried New Orleans? It is the same depth of color as New Guinea but has yellow undertones. And, welcome!

 

[PrissyChrissy]

Has anyone tried the Cover FX drops? I have heard some NC50 users say they use N90

 

[Goat Goat Etc.]

Anyone have an Black Opal recs when it comes to powder?

 

[sagehen]

Anyone have an Black Opal recs when it comes to powder?

They don't have too many powder options. I have used and like their mineral foundation (dc'd but still easily found) in Golden Tan - wonderful on NC50 skin with obvious yellow undertones, use their loose setting powder in Medium, and use their oil-blotting powder to take down shine midday. All ok. I think in order of faves, it's Mineral Foundation, Loose Powder, and oil blotting powder. I would repurchase/have repurchased all of them.

 

[Teemillan]

NC50 Help

Hi!

Does anyone know what a NC50 would be in Mac pro longwear foundation? I was told a NC50 in that is not the same as the studio fix fluid which I was wrongly matched to a NW47 before finding out I was a NC50

Other foundations I wear are:

Estee Lauder Double Wear in Sandalwood
Nars All Day Luminous Weightless in Macao

 

[sagehen]

I really don't think you will find a satisfactory match . I wear the same shadeas as you do and I am between NC45 and NC50 in ProLongwear, and could not get just the right mixture to make me happy. Welcome to Specktra!

Hi!

Does anyone know what a NC50 would be in Mac pro longwear foundation? I was told a NC50 in that is not the same as the studio fix fluid which I was wrongly matched to a NW47 before finding out I was a NC50

Other foundations I wear are:

Estee Lauder Double Wear in Sandalwood
Nars All Day Luminous Weightless in Macao

 

[Teemillan]

Thanks for the help I don't really wanna purchase two shades of the same foundation so I may leave pro longwear

Do you have any thoughts on the Mac studio sculpt foundation? I was planning to go get it but I have been seeing mixed reviews about it and I can't get to grips on the coverage it looks light but people say it's buildable I wanted it as a everyday foundation since mac studio fix can be quite heavy & I find Estée Lauder makes my face look quite grey and Nars all day requires to much effort to look correct! And thanks for the nice welcome I'm glad I finally found a NC50 tag

 

[Mochasmooth]

Anybody have the pro finish powder from MUFE if so what color do you have?

I've been using MUFE Pro Finish Powder in 178. Seems fine to me. I use it lightly to set my makeup by tapping it on. By comparison, in their Ultra HD foundation I'd have to wear either 177, which makes me look flat because it's too much yellow, or R520 (new color) which is too red. I may try 178 in the Ultra HD. In my opinion 174 Pro Finish Powder looks really light, but that's just me. Interested to know what other NC50's think.

 

[Mochasmooth]

@ the bolded: Have You tried New Orleans? It is the same depth of color as New Guinea but has yellow undertones. And, welcome!

I'm late to the Nars Sheer Glow party as people have been wearing it for years and I've only recently tried it. I discovered that I can get away with Macao in that formulation. New Guinea in Sheer Glow was too red for me.

However, in All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation, which I LOVE and prefer, New Guinea is my best shade. It's described as having red undertones, but it is beautiful on my skin. I may personally lean more neutral than yellow anyway. And also I think the ADLW has more oranges in it in general and that may be why I can get away with the New Guinea. I believe New Orleans is too dark/more orange. And Macao, though I believe some NC50's can get away with it, is a bit too yellow/ghost-like on me. SA's have tried to tell me that's my shade, but it's not right. I had also tried Trinidad which some NC50's may also be able to wea. But for me it was too flat (if that makes sense).

Moral of the story is please don't assume that whatever color you might wear or like in Sheer Glow will be the same in ADLW Foundation. And what's most interesting is that some may find that they can get away with more than one color in ADLW depending on the look you want.

 

[megzjada]

Hi all. If I am in estee lauder DW Sandalwood, what would I be in clarins everlast liquid foundation? I'm between nc45 nc50 mac sff

 

[Sugar & Spice]

Hi!

Does anyone know what a NC50 would be in Mac pro longwear foundation? I was told a NC50 in that is not the same as the studio fix fluid which I was wrongly matched to a NW47 before finding out I was a NC50

Other foundations I wear are:

Estee Lauder Double Wear in Sandalwood
Nars All Day Luminous Weightless in Macao

You should try Shea Moisture Serum foundation.

 

[EnmaLionheart]

I know I'm late to this thread. I would like to know what are good brow bone eyeshadows that are matte? The current browbone I use is from KVD Monarch palette in the shade Entomology and sometimes UD Foxy.

I know it's the wrong shades I've used fror browbone highlight. I would like recommendations for this.

Question number 2: What is a good bronze eyeshadow and a crease color for a Everyday look? Drugstore brand please.

 

[EnmaLionheart]

Okay so I wear an NC50 for MAC and I was wondering what my shade would be for "SMASHBOX Studio Skin 15-hour wear hydrating foundation"?

I think for Smashbox Studio Skin foundation. Try 4.2. 4.1 was ashy and Light on me.

 

[Celene]

I was a Mac faithful addict NC50 and NW45 but then I moved to Trinidad and it slipped right off my face. I now love Sacha Cosmetics. I use a combo of Perfect Spice and Cocoa Beige
Their Buttercup powder is the best for oil absorbing and is super matte all day.
Their Lip Velvet is my new favorite as bold lips are in.

 

[sagehen]

I was a Mac faithful addict NC50 and NW45 but then I moved to Trinidad and it slipped right off my face. I now love Sacha Cosmetics. I use a combo of Perfect Spice and Cocoa Beige
Their Buttercup powder is the best for oil absorbing and is super matte all day.
Their Lip Velvet is my new favorite as bold lips are in.

Welcome and thanks for this info. I couldn't decide between Perfect Spice and Cocoa Beige. Sounds like I may need to mix these foundations for a match.

 

[sagehen]

I know I'm late to this thread. I would like to know what are good brow bone eyeshadows that are matte? The current browbone I use is from KVD Monarch palette in the shade Entomology and sometimes UD Foxy.

I know it's the wrong shades I've used fror browbone highlight. I would like recommendations for this.

Question number 2: What is a good bronze eyeshadow and a crease color for a Everyday look? Drugstore brand please.

Welcome Emma - I have to say, in answer to your question number 2, that the L'Oreal La Palette Nude (the warm one) has both of the shadows you are looking for and you might find a nice browbone highlight amongst the lighter matte shades. It goes on sale at drugstores often.

 

[chicnoir]

EmmaLionheart
I found a good bronze eye shadow in the Maybeline nude pallete.