WOC: Studio Sculpt Foundation

[ejr286]

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Originally Posted by Sisa Not in this range, but me and a friend noticed, thah NC30, NC35 and NC40 are nearly the same shade with only different undertones. I tried out NC35 and NC40 and hat the impression, NC35 makes me look kinda fake tanned... NC40 is more neutral and so it looked lighter anyhow... and I decided to buy NC40. It seems they really switched something, lol

There is definitely a difference in the colors. When I go back to the store with my friend today, I'm going to really play with the colors to see what works best.

 

[ejr286]

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Originally Posted by MsChrys79 I love the formula feels like it's gliding on the skin.... so soft, but when I went to try on the NC50 which is my normal shade but, it was too dark for me too, none of my MA's mentioned that it might be the wrong shade...instead they tried to sell me NC45 which wasn't even there....they said it was on backorder so i left with just the concealer in NC45 and I was sooo hurt..... I'm wondering if the concealer is the wrong shade too....I haven't tried it yet....What do you guys think???

The two MAC counters that I went to didn't have half of the shades. The SAs mentioned something about the shipments being held up in customs

so I wasn't able to try any other shade but the NC50, but it was dark. Yesterday, I went to the MAC counter (yeah, I've been stalking - LOL), and they had all of the shades. NC50 (my normal shade) was too dark, NC45 was too light, so I picked up NC55, which looks like it should be NC50 to me

. Either way, I love this foundation. I wore it for quite a while last night, and it really has a beautiful finish and didn't get oily (I'm an oily girl)

I haven't tried the concealer, but I'm looking forward to trying it later.

 

[MsChrys79]

I'm on my way to the mall now and I'm going to try on NC55 since I've read this thread....I'm also going to take back my nc45 concealer and see if NC50 is a better match....Thanks guys for the advice...I was really upset the other day when I went and really couldn't justify buying the NC50 but reading this gives me hope....LOL

 

[MsHeatherNicole]

Dang it! Well, I have a question, guys. Can you return your foundation if the match isn't good and exchange it for another? I'd really like to try NC55 now that you guys have confirmed my suspicions. I kept saying this looks dark, but the MUA and my friend aren't black and they were like no it looks fine. It's not bad, but to me it's noticeable. Regarding the concealers, they match just fine so far that I've noticed.

 

[MsChrys79]

yes you can return as long as you have the reciept and even if you don't they will allow you to exchange as long as you have original packaging....

 

[brownsuga lady]

Hmm okay...I applied the foundation and wore it for several hours yesterday...again I LOVE it. The feel, the texture, it kept my oilies in check. But it does seem slightly darker than my usual NC50 in SFF. No lines of demarcation and its not super noticeable (maybe only to me since I know what NC50 usually looks like). It is less golden though so i'm wondering if I should try NC45 or maybe NC55 since you guys are saying NC55 is more golden. I'm on the fence.

On another note, my NW45 concealor is a dream. Covers my dark spots great and blended well into my foundation. Hmmmm...

 

[MAHALO]

NW43 is true to color. I purchased it today several hours ago. So far so good ... it's staying true to color. I had the MUA makeup only half of my face so that I could compare the color to MSF NW43 that I was wearing. Since I do not like medium or heavy coverage, the MUA used brush #187 for a nice light finish. I like it.

 

[Lapis]

I picked up a foundation sample yesterday (due to mineralized foundation in nw 45 being a horrible nightmare) and I love it!! I'll pick up one on Thursday when I go for my hello kitty make over.

 

[MsChrys79]

I just came back from the mall and you guys were soooo right!!! I tried NC55 this time and it was a perfect match!!! YAY!!!! I also returned the NC45 Concealer and picked up the NC50 I've been wearing it for about 5 1/2 hours now and I love it!!!!

 

[lafemmenoir]

So, do you think it won't oxidize on very oily NC45? Thanks in advance

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by MsChrys79 I just came back from the mall and you guys were soooo right!!! I tried NC55 this time and it was a perfect match!!! YAY!!!! I also returned the NC45 Concealer and picked up the NC50 I've been wearing it for about 5 1/2 hours now and I love it!!!!

Wew I was about to respond to your first thread and say do NOT buy NC45....Glad you went back and tried it on

 

[MsChrys79]

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Originally Posted by TISH1127 Wew I was about to respond to your first thread and say do NOT buy NC45....Glad you went back and tried it on

Thanks so mcuh for looking out....

 

[Ladyvirtuous]

What do yall think would be a good match for the concealer if your foundation is NC44? I usually wear NW35 for concealer, but for this particular one, I THINK its kinda dark. Would NC42 be too light or just about right?...or maybe NW30?

 

[TISH1124]

^^I think the NC42...Only because I always wore NW in concealer but it was wayyyy too dark for my Cool shade....I had to get NC45 and NC42...Iam NC45 in the foundation but it was perfect in the concealer too..I just grabbed a NC42 for those really dark days

 

[lafemmenoir]

Well, I guess I can test it and if it doesn't work take it back. Thanks

 

[Ladyvirtuous]

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Originally Posted by TISH1127 ^^I think the NC42...Only because I always wore NW in concealer but it was wayyyy too dark for my Cool shade....I had to get NC45 and NC42...Iam NC45 in the foundation but it was perfect in the concealer too..I just grabbed a NC42 for those really dark days

Okay, thank you Tish!!!

You're lucky that there's a NC45 concealer to match your NC45 foundation. Unfortunately, there is no NC44 anything for concealer. I shall try the NC42!!!

BTW, do you any of you ladies know if you can return purchases at ANY MAC freestanding store? Or do you have to return it at the particular store you purchased it from.

 

[TISH1124]

I know the retail stores will not take it from the freestanding...and Nor will PRO from the retail...

But I think you can from freestanding to freestanding

 

[K_ashanti]

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Originally Posted by lafemmenoir So, do you think it won't oxidize on very oily NC45? Thanks in advance

I'm combo/oily and i have notice any oxidizing it stays pretty true to its color alll day

 

[lafemmenoir]

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Originally Posted by da_hood_model I'm combo/oily and i have notice any oxidizing it stays pretty true to its color alll day

Thank you SO much...I appreciate your response. All I got were crickets, but I went ahead and took the plunge. Thanks again!

 

[lilchocolatema]

Thanks for posting the video! I didn't bother to play with the foundations because ever since I've found MUFE and Becca foundations, I have no need to go to MAC foundations anymore.

BUT, the concealer I had to have. There was no doubt about it. It's now my new favorite. I've been using it every day now! I use NC50 and it's perfect! I like to wear it with foundation, as well as without foundation just to cover blemishes. I'm a huge fan. HUGE. I'll be purchasing a few other shades for my kit as well. (No time soon though, I'm poor.)

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Originally Posted by damsel yay! scandalous beauty: YouTube - MAC Studio Sculpt Review and Tutorial