Thursday, January 17, 2013

MAC Studio Fix Fluid & Revlon Colorstay Foundation Color Chart

It's past 12:30AM EST in my Macbook's clock and I'm still not sleeping after literally, spending an hour checking out reviews and swatches for some products that I purchased from an online store. I have to admit that purchasing online can be risky especially if you will be buying a certain makeup wherein you have no idea what the actual color looks like.

I purchased a foundation a couple of minutes before typing this, and during the process of choosing which shade to order, I stumbled upon a post in Yahoo! Answers Australia wherein one makeup artist gave a full chart for shade comparison between Mac's Studio Fluid Fix and Revlon Colorstay Foundation.





Revlon Colorstay vs MAC Studio Fix Fluid - Color Chart

Ivory: NW15/NC15 (lightest shade of the ranges)
Buff: NC20 (best match for fair NCs)
Sand Beige: NC20-25 (with somewhat neutral undertones)
Nude: NC25 (with peachy undertones, definitely not for pinks or true goldens)
Natural Beige: NW20 (tends to run pink)
Medium Beige: NC27 (between Sand Beige & Golden Beige)
Fresh Beige: NW25 (with pinky undertones)
Golden Beige NC30 (with yellow/olive undertones)
Warm Golden: NW30/NC30 (with somewhat neutral undertones)
True Beige: NW30 (with pinky undertones - for Fresh Beige in Summer)
Natural Tan: NC40/NC42 (more neutral than Golden Caramel)
Early Tan: NW35 (with somewhat peach undertones)
Rich Tan: NW35 (with pinkish undertones)
Golden Caramel: NC40/NC42 (more golden than Natural Tan)
Toast: NW43/NC45 (with neutral undertones)
Rich Ginger: NW45 (very peachy-pink)
Caramel: NC45
Cappucino: NC50 (slightly more peach than Caramel)
Mahogany: NW50/NC55 (the darkest of NWs, but not extremely peachy)
Mocha: NW55 (seems to be very cool toned)

Please keep in mind that the chart is just for your guide, it is still best to consult with the brand's in house makeup artist so they can give you the best shade that matches your skin tone. Also, please take note that this comparison chart does not apply to Revlon's Photoready foundation.

If you have any questions, feel free to comment down below or email me thru my contact form.



2 comments:

  1. I've been looking all over for this NC blah blah :) Thaks for posting :)

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  2. What I'll usually do when purchasing a foundation online, is check out PS Beauty to get the right shade according to my previous products. If you ever have this issue again, you guys should try it, It's never been wrong for me so far!

    Xx Lucy

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