What does NW and NC mean at MAC?

What does NW and NC mean at MAC?

MAC makes their products according to the colour wheel, so NW (Neutral Warm) is meant for cooler skin tones to neutralize them. NC (Neutral Cool) is meant for Warmer skin tones to neutralize them. So yellow and golden skins need an NC and pinkish skin needs an NW.

What is NC and NW?

One of the most familiar classification terminologies used is “NC” and “NW.” Both “NC” (the abbreviated form of Nude, Naked, or Neutral Cool) and “NW” (which stands for Naked, Neutral, or Nude Warm) are terminologies that fall under the category of various skin products like foundation and concealers.

What does N and W mean in foundation?

If the veins on your wrist are slightly green or olive and gold jewelry flatters your skin more than silver – you have a warm (W) undertone. If the veins on your wrist are blue-green and gold and silver jewelry flatters your skin – you have a neutral (N) undertone.

What is N in MAC foundation?

NC: Neutral Cool – golden beige undertones. NW: Neutral Warm – red, pink or blue undertones. N: Neutral – beige undertones. C: Cool – Yellow, golden or olive undertones.

How do I know my MAC foundation shade?

Find your perfect MAC foundation shade today. Use our foundation shade finder tool to find your perfect foundation shade match. Select your skin tone, choose your undertone and discover your new shade match.

What is a shade lighter than NC42?

Hi @Nainika Singh, try one shade lighter which is NC41. For matte blush you can try brands like Milani, Bobbi brown and MAC. M.A.C Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation – NC41. M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 – NC41.

What Colour is NC40 MAC?

Medium golden peach undertone
MAC NC40 is described by the brand as “Medium golden peach undertone for medium skin.” It is a shade in the Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 range, which is a liquid foundation with a matte finish and medium-full coverage that retails for $30.00 and contains 1 oz.