What does R and Y mean in foundation?
Light, medium, tan and dark. Within each of these groups there are red based foundations and yellow based foundations. The numbering system on the base of each bottle consists of a letter and then a 3 digit number. The letter is either an R or a Y depending on if it is a red base or a yellow base.
What does the Y mean in Makeup Forever foundation?
Makeup Forever Ultra HD Foundation is available HERE in 40 shades. The letter at the front of the number – mine is Y – indicates the colour base – R for red, Y for yellow. Then the numbers rise as the shades get darker.
How do I know my Mac foundation shade?
With over 100 shades and 15 different formulas, our Foundation Finder will help you meet your match in 4 easy steps! Looking for your perfect foundation shade? Explore our Foundation Finder. Select your skin tone depth, then choose your undertone to meet your shade match.
How do I know my shade of make up?
Take a good look at the veins on your wrist under natural light for an easy way to determine your undertone. If your veins look green, it is likely you have warm undertones; if they are blue/purple, you have cool undertones. If they appear blue/green or match your skin colour, you most likely have neutral undertones.
How do I choose my ordinary foundation color?
To select the perfect match, you’ll need to know your skin tone and undertone….You have a neutral undertone if:
- Your veins look a combination of blue and green in natural light.
- Both silver and gold jewellery looks good on you.
- Your skin has an equal balance of pink/blue and yellow.
Is MAC NW warm or cool?
Neutral Warm
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.