I love love love this Mac powder! It's light and soft on your skin and looks soooo natural!! Not the same product as sold in MAC stores, but it will do. Ang from CA - California. I have used the mineral foundation from MAC for several years. Due to Covid, I figured it would be easiest to order through Ulta. MAC Mineralize Foundation / Loose. This mineral rich powder foundation gives you a radiant look. .STUDIO SCULPT.Med-Full coverage. Satin/Dewy finish - Great for normal-dry skin. Best used with the fingers or a beautyblender;)TUTORIAL ON THIS LOOK: h.
Choosing a foundation can be really daunting, but it's a key part to our makeup and can make or break a flawless face so it's important to get it right. Many clients ask me about the labelling of MAC foundations as they don't understand what NC and NW means and how to colour match themselves.
In colour theory, we're taught that cool undertones are reds, pinks and blues and that warm undertones are yellow, peaches and golds. However, in MAC labelling, the undertones are the opposite.
NC: Neutral Cool – golden beige undertones.
NW: Neutral Warm – red, pink or blue undertones.
N: Neutral – beige undertones.
C: Cool – Yellow, golden or olive undertones
So a person with yellow, peach or golden undertones would be suited well to an NC foundation whereas a person with red, pink or blue undertones would be better suited to an NW foundation. A person with a beige undertone would be perfectly suited to an N foundation.
You might have heard that some ladies use an NC foundation but have been given an NW concealer, this is because the pink undertone of an NW concealer helps to cancel out dark green under eye circles. For blue tinged under eye circles, you could cancel them out with an NC concealer.
My client Nina has warm undertones (reds in MAC terms) with cool under eye circles (yellow). I used MAC Studio Fix in NC20 over her face to even out and correct the redness and NW10 concealer to correct the dark circles
The number that follows each NC, NW, N or C is simply the colour of each foundation. Sharon, from Sharonthemakeupartist.com explains this perfectly:
'…there are some odd numbers peppered along the way in some of the foundations. For example there is an NC27 or an NW18 in Studio Fix Fluid . These colours don't have quite as strong an undertone as those that end in 5 or 0. These odd numbers have more of a neutral undertone. So an NC27 is not as yellow as an NC25 but it is a little bit darker.
Conversely there are also plain C's and plain N's. These have a stronger yellow or pink undertone than their NC/NW counterparts. Very few of the foundations in the range now have these strong undertones, it's mostly the old school formulas like Face and Body, or Studio Fix Powder.'
The shade I wear myself is NC15 – this is much more flattering to my skin tone and helps to cancel out any unwanted redness over my cheek area. This is my personal preference too and I find that the NC blends seamlessly into my skin. I find that with the majority of my clients, an NC foundation always looks better and evens the skin tone beautifully.
The most important thing is to make sure that your foundation matches with your chest and looks natural. If you are still struggling, don't be afraid to ask a counter makeup artist for advice and a colour match. Makeup is all about having fun so there is no wrong or right way to wear your foundation, as long as you have a good match and avoid the dreaded ‘tideline' around the neck, you're good to go!
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A foundation is a common but the most important part of makeup. It is using on face or body parts to get an even skin tone and removes all flaws and imperfections. Sometimes, it is also using to change the natural complexion and get the perfect and beautiful look. It is also called face paint but can be used in makeup only. Foundation is available in three forms like liquid foundation, stick foundation, and loose foundation. Here in this post, I am sharing top 10 best MAC foundations for oily skin below.
As we all know that there is countless makeup brands are available in markets that are offering the wide variety of foundations. If we talk about some of the famous international makeup brands, then the name of MAC Cosmetics is always on the top of all women's wishlist. MAC Cosmetics is known as the most demanding brand offering the wide range of makeup products. Here, you will find the top 10 best MAC foundations for oily skin below.
Top 10 Best MAC Foundations For Oily Skin
It is very difficult to find the perfect foundation for skin tone and skin type. Choosing the right foundation for oily skin is a very tough task. Here I am sharing some of the best foundations of MAC Cosmetics that are specially designed for oily skin. Let's check out their details below.
10, MAC Studio Water-weight SPF 30 Foundation
This foundation is a liquid foundation that delivers the right color to your face with its ultra-thin and elastic gel-serum formula. It is weightless and comfortable to wear. MAC Studio Water-weight gives you a long lasting effect for all day. It gives your face a sheer-medium coverage. It blurs all imperfections and makes your skin look naturally beautiful and controls oily efficiently and moisturizes your face.
Price: Rs 3562/-
9, MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15
MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF is an oil-controlling liquid foundation that gives you a natural matte finish in instant touch. It gives you a medium to full coverage with its SPF 15 formula. It is bendable and comfortable for every type of skin tone and minimizes all imperfections and pores and gives your skin a flawless look for all day.
Price: Rs 2934/-
8, MAC Studio Sculpt SPF 15 Foundation
It is a gel based liquid foundation that delivers an ultimate hydration with its luxury creamy texture. MAC Studio Sculpt SPF revitalizes the dull look and gives you a medium to full coverage instantly. It is blendable and comfortable for all skin tone and gives a satin finish with long lasting effect. Its silicon coated pigmented formula improves the imperfections of the skin.
Price: Rs 3562/-
7, MAC Studio Face and Body Foundation
It is a lightweight and comfortable liquid foundation that gives you a flawless look instantly with its unique blendable formula. MAC Studio Face and Body Foundation gives you a low to medium coverage and makes your skin look natural. It gives you a seating finish and moisturizes skin very well and has long lasting formula easily glides on face and body.
Price: Rs 2934/-
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6, MAC Matchmaster SPF 15 Foundation
This foundation is perfect for all type of skin tone. It has a formula that customizes all pigmentation and gives a medium to full coverage. It blends easily and gives a demi-matte finish. Its Shade Intelligence technology easily adjusts the pigments to your skin tone and gives a flawless look. It has SPF 15 which reduces shine and absorbs oil.
Price: Rs 3981/- Mac see whats taking up space.
5, MAC Mineralize Moisture SPF 15 Foundation
This mineral foundation contains SPF 15 that hides all imperfections and gives your skin a flawless look. It is a combination of powder and cream-gel which absorbs easily and creates easily an optical blurring look. MAC Mineralize Moisture hides fine lines and gives more even skin tone. It is light weighted and blendable and contains Shea butter and vitamin E that nourish your skin effectively.
Price: Rs 3981/-
4, MAC Pro Longwear Foundation
It is a creamy foundation that gives you a blendable and comfortable look for up to 15 hours. MAC Pro Longwear gives a medium coverage and creates a natural matte finish. It is light weighted and applied easily on the skin and leaves the skin to feel soft. It controls oil and gives the smooth and flawless look and perfect for all type of skin types.
Price: Rs 3562/-
3, MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation
This is the only foundation that can be used as a foundation or concealer to hides all imperfections and get flawless and even skin tone. It is a waterproof foundation that lasts for 24 hours. It gives medium to full coverage and controls oil. Its light weighted formula easily blends on the skin and makes it look natural. It gives a perfect satin finish with its nourishing waterproof formula.
Price: Rs 3562/-
2, MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation
This is a one step powder cum foundation that gives your skin a smooth look. MAC Studio Fix Powder gives you a flawless and natural look with its all matte finish formula. It nourishes skin very well and gives a medium to full coverage and controls oil seamlessly and stays for 24 hours on skin. It has a velvety texture that allows your skin to breathe easily. I would recommend this foundation as second in the list of best mac foundations.
Price: Rs 2934/-
1, MAC Mineralize Foundation / Loose
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This mineral rich powder foundation gives you a radiant look and build-able coverage. Mineralize Foundation is a silky loose foundation that delivers a color for all day. It gives a smooth and natural look with its silky texture. It hides all imperfections easily and controls oil. For a perfectly natural and velvety soft look, this foundation is perfect for all type of skin tone.
Price: Rs 3562/-
Conclusion
These all top 10 best MAC foundations for oily skin are available on big stores and cosmetics shops in all over the world. These foundations are highly pigmented and long wearing. They are best for oily skin tone and give you flawless look instantly.
