How similar are these shades? NC45 (in studio fix powder foundation) has been my color for almost a year but a co worker said C6 or C7 might work better since I'm really starting to notice how orangey and muddy and streaky it makes my face look after by the end of the day. The MUA at my local mall just insists that's my shade but when it looks like my face got a tan and the rest of me didn't, I have to disagree. Should I try the C6 shade? Or maybe up a shade to NC43?
Are C shades pinker or redder? Mac's shading system trips me up sometimes. I'm really considering jumping ship to Prescriptives since I've heard nothing but good things about them. Any advice is appreciated ladies!
Studio Fix is known for its oxidation, meaning it turns darker over time as it mixes with your skin's oil. If it looks like the perfect shade as soon as you put it on but gets darker by the end of the day, then I would suggest going a shade lighter and spraying Fix+ after you apply it. I find that when I spray the Fix+ it makes the Studio Fix oxidize immediately so I don't have to walk around for an hour or two with a lighter face while waiting for it to oxidize.
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That could be why your MA insists that it's the right shade for you, because when she puts it on it matches, but she doesn't see it when it oxidizes after a couple of hours. The C shades are supposed to contain more olive, but I find that for darker colors they look more orange than the NC shades.
Originally Posted by SepiaRose How similar are these shades? NC45 (in studio fix powder foundation) has been my color for almost a year but a co worker said C6 or C7 might work better since I'm really starting to notice how orangey and muddy and streaky it makes my face look after by the end of the day. The MUA at my local mall just insists that's my shade but when it looks like my face got a tan and the rest of me didn't, I have to disagree. Should I try the C6 shade? Or maybe up a shade to NC43? Are C shades pinker or redder? Mac's shading system trips me up sometimes.
I'm really considering jumping ship to Prescriptives since I've heard nothing but good things about them. Any advice is appreciated ladies!
First, the answer to this question totally depends on the type of foundation and finish you like. If you are strictly talking about Studio Fix, here's my take - I used to alternate between C6 and NC45 BUT I found C6 to be way too ashy and yellow. Made me look jaundiced and my pics would come out really weird too.
I dont consider NC43 a shade up from C6 - maybe a shade down actually. C6 might work for you if you add bronzer to give you a bit more color. C6 is also great for toning down any redness or discoloration on the skin since it's so yellow and doesnt oxidize as orangy. As far as C7, I find that there's a huge discrepancy in the way C6 jumps to C7, which is way more orangy. How are you applying your NC45? Are you using the sponge or a brush?
I find that using a light moisturizer and a fluffy brush prevents it overapplication. When you use the sponge you pick up a lot more product. Also, remember, Studio Fix is a foundation and NOT a powder so if you need touch-ups and have been doing so with studio fix, it will oxidize a lot since you are just adding more and more foundation. Blot powder is a better choice.
Hope that was of some help. I was lucky enough to get to test both recently.I had NC45 on one side, and C7 on the other.both matched, but the C7 was better because it was more yellow (barely noticeable, only one other person noticed a difference besides me).
When I got home, out of the florescent light, the C7 was too dark! My friend has C6 which matched perrrfeeecctttly! Initially it seemed too light, but it warmed right up on my skin (I stole it). Now, I alternate between them, I use the C6 with a brush, and a sponge with the C7 on days when i want heavier coverage. I'm forever paranoid about my face looking white or ashy.