Our foundations are uniquely based on colour theory, but you don’t have to be an Artist to meet your match. Determine your depth, learn your undertone and let us walk you step-by-step through finding every shade of you.
Here’s how our Pros break it down...
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MAC FOUNDATION SHADE MATCH
LETTERS REPRESENT UNDERTONE
Warm (W) undertones are defined as rosy.
Cool (C) undertones are defined as golden.
Neutral (N) undertones are an equal balance of both.
Other brands tend to define cool and warm tones as the opposite.
NUMBERS REPRESENT SHADE DEPTH
The lower the number, the lighter the shade.
The higher the number, the richer the shade.
MATCH YOUR CURRENT SHADE FROM ANOTHER BRAND
Use your shade from another brand to find your MAC foundation match across all formulas.
FIND YOUR SHADE IN ANY FINISH WITH VIRTUAL TRY-ON
Discover your colour-true foundation hue using your camera phone.
Find your foundation formula
in four simple steps
*Your shade may vary across foundations due to formula variations.
**Live chat with a M·A·C Artist now to meet your best match.
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