Foundation Help! MAC NC 30

[fifilo]

Hi there! I'm new to the SN forum and would like to get help in getting the right sample kit and colour mix.
I am Asian and currently using EDM's Olive Neutral in Semi Matte & my skin is NC 30 from MAC.
Mainly I don't want to be too dependant on EDM as they seem inconsistent lately with their formulations and direction.

Appreciate any help! Thanks!

[JenW]

You will be in the Warm Gold, Buttery Gold, or possibly even Olive category. I really would still purchase the sample kit that contains all of the bases. We have many with your coloring that use various bases to get the right undertone. I recommend swatching each of the bases on your skin (with an eyeshadow brush...lightly) to see which one 'matches' best, and then we can help you from there. I am only positive Ebony will not be right for you on its own......

[fifilo]

Thanks! I'll purchase the perfect harmony foundation sample kit to try it out! Thanks!

[pinkpomelo]

Hi fiflo,

I'm Chinese, living in Singapore, and use both Mac NC30 and NC 35 (depending on whether I've gotten sun or not). My neck is also lighter than my face, so I have to try to match my foundation to that.

I find the following works for me:

1 Warm Gold : 3 Heavy Ivory : 0.5 Sheer Zinc powder

1 Buttery Gold : 3 Heavy Ivory : 1 Sheer Zinc Powder

Because I don't mix more than that each time, i can always change it up a little in the next batch. Each batch of this quantity lasts me a week.

Happy sampling!

[new2pgh]

I used to wear NC25/NC30 depending on suntan, and I'm currently wearing 1 Warm Gold: 6 Regular Ivory scoops (I'm pale right now, so on the NC25 side of coloring). This summer, I was wearing a 1:5 ratio

[fifilo]

Thanks for the mix suggestions pinkpomelo and new2pgh!

pinkpomelo:I just visited your blog, I like your reviews!

[pinkpomelo]

Hi fifilo,

thanks for the compliment. i really appreciate it. its been some time since i did one proper make up review. i really should get round to working on a new one, but my sundays are so packed now =(

[fifilo]

Hi ladies!

My samples arrive in record time! 7 days! Normally it takes 10 days from USA to Singapore.

Just a quick question for the Asian ladies, do none of you use Olive?

At EDM, I supposedly am in the olive family using olive neutral/light Martian/sweet almond. me and my green under tones.

Here's after I swatched the colours on my face:


Here's a pic of me wearing a full face of EDM Light Martian.


TIA!