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I thought it might be a useful tool for any of you out there who are of a similar colouring and/or skin type as me, medium skin tone with warm, yellow undertones, for me to list all the foundations I’ve used and what shade I am in each one when I am tanned (equivalent to MAC NC35-NC40) and when I’m not so tanned (equivalent to MAC NC25-NC30) . I’ve seen many of these threads on the internet and find them very useful so I hope this may prove useful for some of you out there.
Selecting the right shade of foundation can be a difficult task at the best of times but when you cannot access the foundation to swatch it, things become even more tricky. Unless you’ve done some intensive research online, there is a big chance that you will end up ordering/buying the wrong shade of foundation and there’s nothing worse than throwing your money down the drain (unfortunately, unlike our American counterparts, in the UK, we aren’t able to return cosmetics if bought in-store, even if it’s not been used, and if we buy on-line, we are only able to return if it’s not been used).
I’ve also found with some foundations is that what I previously thought was the right shade of foundation for me is no longer the case as it’s the classic case of what colour your skin is on the tan scale when you first try and subsequently buy the foundation. More often than not due to my love for galavanting across the globe in hot and tropical climates, I am sporting some sort of tan whether it’s just a hint of colour from a long weekend away (4 on the scale of 1 to 10, equivalent to MAC NC30-NC35) or whether it’s a deep, dark, two-week tan which is the result of being severely sun burnt (11 on the scale of 1 to 10, equivalent to MAC NC40, or even NC42!) from the typical first day of the holiday mistake “it’s not that hot/sunny so I don’t think I’ll bother applying/reapplying my suncream”. Classic school girl error. Do I ever learn? Well clearly not. I am probably the palest (by my standards anyway) I’ve been in a long time and subsequently I’ve been finding that with a few of my foundations, they are now a tad too dark for me.
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So if you’re an NC25- 30 or even an NC40, or if you have no idea what I am talking about but are of light to medium skin tone with warm, yellow undertones, then find your foundation shade (MAC NC25-NC30-NC35-NC40 equivalent) right here.
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Foundation | Shade | Finish |
Anastasia Beverly Hills Stick Foundation | Warm Natural (non tanned) | Light to medium coverage with a natural, demi-matte finish. Review to follow. |
Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder Foundation | 6 Medium (non-tanned) | Lightweight finish with a dewy finish. Check out my tutorial of me wearing this foundation here. |
Dior Diorskin Star Foundation | 030 (non-tanned) | Light to medium coverage with a semi-matt finish. Although this foundation has a very neutral undertone, whereas I would prefer it more if it was a yellow base. |
Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Gel | 55 Beige Fonce (slight tan) | Lightweight coverage with a natural finish. |
Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream | Rose Beige (non tanned) | Lightweight coverage with a natural finish. Check out my tutorial of me wearing this CC cream here. |
Bare Minerals Foundation | Medium Tan (tanned) | Light coverage with a natural finish. |
Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Gel Touch Foundation | 40 (can just about get away with it when not tanned, but looks better when slightly tanned) | Light coverage with a natural, glowy finish. Review to follow. |
Chanel Perfection Lumiere Velvet | 30 Beige (non-tanned) | Light coverage with a matte, very real skin-like finish |
Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua | B40 Beige- Dessert (can just about get away with it when not tanned, but looks better when slightly tanned) | Light coverage with a natural finish. Check out my tutorial of me wearing this foundation here. |
Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation | 6 (non-tanned) | Medium to full coverage with a flawless but natural finish. Check out my tutorial of me wearing this foundation here and here. |
Giorgio Armani Power Fabric Longwear High Cover Foundation Foundation | 6 (non-tanned) | Medium to full coverage with a velvety matte finish. Read review of the Giorgio Armani Power Fabric foundation can be found here. |
Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick | Nude (non-tanned) | Full coverage with a natural satin finish. Read review of the Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick can be found here. |
It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC Cream SPF 50 | Medium (non-tanned) | Medium to full coverage with a natural to dewy finish. Buildable. Check out my tutorial of me wearing this CC cream here. |
Jouer Luminizing Moisture Tint | Golden (non-tanned) | Lightweight coverage with a very dewy finish. |
Jouer Matte Moisture Tint | Camoumile (non-tanned) although look rather pink in tone but when buffed into the skin, the colour is wearable. | Light coverage with a matte finish. |
Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Foundation | Dusk (non-tanned) | Medium to full coverage with a matte finish. Read review of the Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Foundation here. |
Laura Mercier Oil Free Tinted Moisturiser | Bisque (non-tanned), Ochre (tanned) | Light coverage (but buildable) with a glowy, dewy finish. Check out my tutorial of me wearing this foundation here. |
Loreal True Match Foundation | W3 (non-tanned) W4 (tanned) | Medium coverage with a natural, slightly dewy finish. Check out my tutorial of me wearing this foundation here. |
Loreal Paris Infalliable Pro Matte Foundation | 104 Golden Beige (non-tanned) 106 Sun Beige (tanned) 105 (somewhere in-between) | Medium to full coverage with a natural, matte finish. Check out my tutorial of me wearing this foundation here in W6 and here in W4. |
MAC Pro Longwear Foundation | N37 (a bit too dark on non-tanned skin so an NC35 would probably be better) | Light to Medium coverage with a matte finish. |
MAC Studio Fix Foundation | N40 (tanned skin) | Medium- buildable coverage with a matte finish. |
MAC Face and Body | C3 (non-tanned), C4 (tanned) | Sheer to light/medium coverage with a dewy finish. |
Makeup Forever HD Foundation (discontinued – replaced by the Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation) | 128 Almond (tanned), 127 Dark Sand (non-tanned) | Light to medium coverage with a natural finish. |
Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Foundation | Y335 (non- tanned and equivalent to 127 in the original formulation) | Medium to full coverage with a satin finish. Check out my tutorial of me wearing this foundation here and here. |
Nars All Day Luminous, Weightless Foundation | Deauville (non-tanned, be warned, this shade selection does not match up to the Nars Sheer Glow foundation which is totally bonkers to me!) | Full Coverage, matte foundation. |
Nars Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation | Stromboil (non-tanned) | Full coverage with a natural radiant finish. Read the review of the Nars Natural Radiant Foundation here. |
Nars Radiant Tinted Moisturiser | St. Moritz (non-tanned) | Light coverage with a dewy finish. |
Nars Sheer Glow Foundation | Stromboli (non-tanned), Barcelona (for when I’m rocking a deep tan- NC40) | Medium- buildable coverage with a radiant and lightly dewy finish. Check out my tutorial of me wearing this foundation here. |
Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint | St Moritz. (non-tanned although could probably get away using it with a light tan) | Medium coverage with a natural, matte finish. Check out my video demo here. |
Too Faced Born This Way Foundation | Natural Beige (slightly tanned, might get away when non-tanned) | Medium to full coverage with a dewy finish. Check out my tutorial of me wearing this foundation here. |
Urban Decay All Nighter Liquid Foundation | 4.0 (non-tanned) | Full coverage with a matte finish. Check out my review here and my video demo here. |
Yves Saint Laurent All Hours Full Coverage Matte Foundation | BD35 Warm Caramel (non-tanned) | Full coverage with a soft satin matte finish. Read the review of the YSL All Hours Foundation here. |
For MAC NC25-NC30 to NC35-NC40 shade matches/equivalents in the best long-lasting, full coverage foundation releases of 2017, check out my blog post – The Best New Long-Lasting, Full Coverage Foundations of 2017 here.
I will continue to add to the list as and when I try out new foundations/tinted moisturisers/BB/CC Creams. Feel free to continue the thread by adding your own foundation shades.
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Getting back into the review mode, I wanted to start with a really good product. Let me tell you, I am absolutely loving MAC products nowadays! I thought I would start with MAC Pro Concealer Palette, but guys guys, here’s what you need to get first from the MAC store – the Pro Longwear Pressed Powder. Read on ?
Product Details:
For a wet-proof velvety matte finish, try M∙A∙C Pro Longwear Powder/Pressed, which promises zero shine with sheer to medium coverage for up to 12 hours in any climate. Now available in a range of shades from light to dark to suit all skin tones.
For a wet-proof velvety matte finish, try M∙A∙C Pro Longwear Powder/Pressed, which promises zero shine with sheer to medium coverage for up to 12 hours in any climate. Now available in a range of shades from light to dark to suit all skin tones.
Price:
Rs. 2100
Rs. 2100
Ingredients:
My Experience with MAC Pro Longwear Pressed Powder:
The pressed powder comes in the usual MAC compact packaging – black case with a mirror and a leatherette puff. The puff is of very good quality and picks and blends in the powder nicely on to the skin. I have it in the shade “Medium Tan,” which is an exact match for my skin tone. The powder is pressed firmly into the compact and there are no powder particles flying all around when you open the compact, hence the compact remains mess free and neat. There’s no fragrance to the product, so it will go well with sensitive skin types.
The texture of the powder is smooth and lightweight. It applies beautifully without highlighting the dry patches on the skin. The coverage that it imparts is sheer to medium, but adding on layers would make your face appear cakey. For a natural finish, lightly dab over your foundation and go over a second time, that’s it.
The leatherette puff provided with this compact is of very good quality, I usually use the puff or the Real Techniques powder brush that Neetu gifted me. I use this pressed powder to set my foundation and also after the MAC Pro Concealer Palette.
This powder controls shine for up to 6 hours or so on my oily skin. I have not worn it longer than that, but 12 hours claim seems to be a bit far fetched. It keeps my face shine free, I have extremely oily skin which greases up quickly in all climates, but this pressed powder has been a savior and keeps oil and shine from showing up on my face.
Even if you skip a moisturizer beneath, it does not cling on to the dry areas of your face. Also, it does not make you look stark white in photographs.
Some of you out there with acne-prone skin would like to know whether it would break out your skin (I have heard people complaining about MAC compacts causing acne on their face), but I have to say that it didn’t irritate or cause breakouts on my skin.
Did I tell you that the coverage it provides is sheer to medium, completely matte without making the face look cakey or heavily made up. Don’t expect heavy coverage from this, it’s just a pressed powder after all, but it does provide medium coverage that’s good for a natural finish. I would say a good concealer (not necessarily MAC pro concealer) plus this powder is enough as daily face makeup for me.
It brightens up dull skin with just a swipe. It’s perfect also to wear to gym, where you would not want to go with a lot of stuff on your face, but wouldn’t mind a hint of brightness either. It does not sweat out that easily in gym, especially if the climate is a bit cool outside.
Though it claims to be wet-proof, I should tell you that it does not stubbornly cling on to the skin when you try to remove it. I can take it easily down with a swipe of MAC Mineralize Charged Water Cleanser on a cotton pad. Later on, the toner routine does not show much residue. So, I am happy that though it’s a long wear product, it comes off without any issues.
The finish is matte, so I doubt if some of you out there with dry skin would like it on your skin, nevertheless, do check it out the MAC counter.
Pros of MAC Pro Longwear Pressed Powder:
- Feels smooth, soft, and lightweight on the skin.
- Does not appear cakey on the skin.
- Imparts sheer to medium coverage.
- Matte finish up to 6 hours.
- Keeps face shine free for quite a few hours.
- Does not highlight dry patches on the face.
- Love it!
- Does not look stark white in photographs.
- Brightens up dull skin.
- I didn’t see talc in the ingredients list.
Cons of MAC Pro Longwear Pressed Powder:
- Adding more layers can make it a bit cakey.
- The 12-hour staying power claim.
IMBB Rating:
4.8/5
Would I Recommend MAC Pro Longwear Pressed Powder Review?
Absolutely, it’s my favorite compact, I love to flaunt it too!
Would I Repurchase MAC Pro Longwear Pressed Powder Review?
Like forever!
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