Deep rich brown w/ neutral undertone for deep dark skin (online only) Shop Now. NW in MAC means that it has pink undertones and NC has yellow undertones, which is why you find it to be too yellow. It isn't a huge difference, but it can change how you look. Naturally I am a NW, but because I have a lot of redness on my face I use NC to counter balance it. Sep 07, 2016 NC means neutralizes cool—there is (or at least there used to be) something on the MAC site that explains what the NC and NW mean (if it's not on the site, then I'm sure if you google someone has to have reposted it). If you're a true NC45, then you'd have yellow or golden undertones. If 02 is the closest to your skin tone, aren't you more pink toned than yellow toned? NC is yellowish and NW is pinkish. If 02 is the closest to your skin tone, forget about the NC15. I went to a MAC counter once and tested both NC15 and NW13 on my arm. It screamed fake tan and I wear KVD in #42, which is about the same shade as 02.
One tip I learned from attending a recent Barbie Loves MAC seminar: What is pages on mac.
Nc Vs Nw Mac Concealer Primer
When choosing a concealer, pick one with pink or peach tones, even if your skin is yellow or neutral toned. The MAC instructor at the seminar informed my class that 99% of the population should wear a NW color for their under-eye concealer. She said that even if you normally wear NC foundation, you should choose a NW concealer because layering yellow-toned concealers over dark circles can create a grayish color. Wd my passport mac 1tb portable external hard drive.
MAC's system of labeling is different than most makeup lines. They base their system on the color wheel, so what you may normally think of as cool tones (pinks) and warm tones (yellows) are labeled differently in their foundation, concealer and powder lines.
MAC foundations, concealers and powders with the NC label stand for neutral cool and are for girls — or boys — with yellow undertones in their skin. Products labeled NW are neutral warm for those with pink tones.
Nc Vs Nw Mac Concealer Palette
I have some serious dark circles so I never leave the house without concealer on. I like to rotate between several brands including MAC's Select Cover-Up concealer. It's a liquid concealer that comes in a nice tube. Because I have oily skin, I don't like cream or stick concealers – they feel heavy and tend to just slide off. I mix Select Cover-Up with MAC's Fast Response Eye Cream before applying it underneath and in the inner corners of my eyes with the 217 Blending Brush. This Friday (my day off, woo-hoo!) I'm going to stop by the counter and pick up a NW concealer color. I'll report afterwards if it makes my dreaded under-eye circles less grey.
