Select your skin tone, choose your undertone and discover your new shade match. Unsure of skin tone or undertone? Check out photos of foundation pictured on different skin tones to help you decide and see how their shade suits them. Make sure to check out our foundation brushes too, so you can apply like a Pro.
To prep your skin for foundation, shop our HYPER REAL skincare collection.
FIND YOUR UNDERTONE
The 4 colour groups that we have throughout all our foundations are NW, N, NC and C. These stand for: Neutral Warm, Neutral, Neutral Cool and Cool.
To find out if you’re more rosy or golden, you can take a picture of yourself in natural light with no make-up on. Blur the photo out using your phone – this will leave you with a general all-over tone. You may find that some parts of the skin are golden, but the majority is pink and vice versa – go with the colour you see the most.
ROSY
This falls under our NW and N shades, you could also describe them as rich, warm, copper and mahogany.
GOLDEN
NC and C are considered golden, but you can also describe them as caramel, champagne tones and tan shades.
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COMPARE AND CONSIDER
FIND YOUR FOUNDATION
all-day radiance + 24-hour hydration
Smoothing
33 skincare ingredients
Lightweight and breathable
Sweat- and humidity-resistant
Controls oil and shine
Smooths skin’s appearance
Broad spectrum SPF 15 protection
Sweat- and humidity-resistant
Controls oil and shine
Reduces appearance of pores
Waterproof
Instantly hydrating
Ultra-light fluid formula that
contains over 60% water
Strobe Dewy Skin Tint
Sweat- and humidity-resistant
Oil-free
Provides immediate and long-term
moisturisation
Sweat- and humidity-resistant
Oil-free
Provides immediate and long-term
moisturisation
Provides immediate and long-term
moisturisation
Non-caking and non-streaking
Broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 30
Full Coverage Foundation
Water-resistant
Crease-resistant
Ophthalmologist tested
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What is face foundation? It’s a makeup formula that helps smooth and even out skin tone and texture. Foundation also helps create an even base for other makeup, like blush and bronzer. Depending on the level of pigment and opacity, foundation may also camouflage blemishes and dark spots.
Foundation makeup comes in multiple forms, including liquid, cream and powder – with sheer to opaque formulas and all types of finishes, such as satin, radiant and matte. MAC has a variety of formulas and finishes for all types, all tones and all textures – in a wide range of all-inclusive shades.
MAC has an array of different types of foundation, including liquid foundation, cream foundation and powder foundation – all types, all tones, all textures.
Studio Radiance Face And Body Radiant Sheer Foundation is a lightweight fluid formula that provides a buildable sheer finish, while Full Coverage Foundation is a water-resistant cream foundation with full coverage.
Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 delivers buildable medium-to-full matte coverage and SPF 15 protection, and Studio Fix Tech Cream-To-Powder Foundation’s transformative texture medium-coverage formula is also sweat- and humidity-resistant. For a one-step powder and foundation, Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation is the ultimate on-the-go option that gives an ultra-matte finish, while controlling oil and shine.
There are different types of foundation for every skin type and coverage preference - whether you want a full coverage foundation, a medium coverage foundation or a light coverage foundation.