Buying foundation is such a hit or miss thing for me. Somehow I always end up with a shade that’s completely wrong for me. And then I discovered this fantastic megathread at r/MakeupAddiction where the makeup aficionados there listed all the popular foundation shades that matched their skin tones.
Mac NC42 vs Fenty 330 Fenty 330 is slightly darker and more yellow/golden than Mac NC42. Overall, this is a good match. Mac NC45 vs Fenty 370 This is a very close match; almost perfect. Mac NC46 vs Fenty 380 Fenty 380 is a tiny bit darker than Mac NC46 and it has a red undertone while Mac NC46 has a neutral-yellow undertone. The Ordinary Foundation Shades = MAC Shades In his latest video regarding the Ordinary foundations, Wayne Goss posted a quick shade guide for those of us who don't know which shade to buy! I'm pasting it here, but it's also available in his video description. Mac NC44 vs Huda Brown Sugar 410G. Mac NC45 vs Huda Gingerbread 430N. Mac NC46 vs Huda Cinnamon 440G. Mac NC47 vs Huda Cinnamon 440G. Mac NC50 vs Huda Chocolate Mousse 450G. Mac NC55 vs Huda Mocha 500G. Mac NW45 vs Huda Chocolate Mousse 450G. Mac NW46 vs Huda Cocoa 510R. Mac NW47 vs Huda Mocha 500G. Mac NW48 vs Huda Coffee Bean 530R. A tenacious M∙A∙C waterproof foundation formula that can be used as a foundation or concealer, wearing for an unprecedented 36 hours. Neither rain nor tears can budge this oil-free waterproof, sweat and humidity resistant foundation.
Mac Nw45 Foundation Equivalent
I wanted to make that super useful resource easier to use, so I’ve extracted the shade info from the thread and sorted it by MAC shade.
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Mac Nc45 Skin Tone
The full list contains all the MAC shades.
Enjoy! Mac tools distributor locator.
Mac Nc45 Powder
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Mac Nc45 Equivalent
If NC44 is too light for you and NC45 is too dark for you, these foundation shades might suit you.
Becca Ever matte | Amber |
Blackup mattifying foundation | NFL04 |
Covergirl Queen | Q805 |
Estee Lauder Double wear | 4W2 (toasty toffee) |
Lancome Teint idole | 450 suede (N) |
MAC careblend powder | medium deep and medium dark (medium dark is lighter than medium deep) |
MAC face & Body | C6 |
Maybelline fit me (matte and poreless and the original formula) | 330 Toffee |
NARS all day luminous | Syracuse |
NARS pure radiant tinted moisturiser | Annapurna |
NARS sheer glow | Tahoe |
Sephora airsbrush foundation | Almond |
Smashbox studio skin | 3.4 |