• Mac Nw15 Studio Fix
• Mac Nw25 Concealer
• Mac Pro Longwear Foundation Nw15
• Mac Pro Longwear Concealer

1. MAC Pro Longwear SPF 20 Compact Foundation in N18, NW25, NC15, NC35. Pros:. Lasts 10 hours according to MAC, 8 hours on my oily skin–still respectable wear time. Didn’t irritate my sensitive skin. The matte finish banishes oil so well you can skip powder. Cons:. I wish this came in a paler shade so I could get a more perfect match.
2. Mac Foundation shades for cool, pale skin: NW10, NW13, NW15 NW10, NW13, NW15 This is a post aimed at showing you the difference between the cool (NW) Mac shades at the paler end of the spectrum. If you're not near a counter and are not sure how pale the colours are, this reference guide is for you.

I have another MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation dupe to share with you! The next shade up on the dupe list is “NW15”, a light beige with neutral undertones for light skin (neutral-warm). After comparing several swatches, I have found a list of alternative shades for this cult-favorite foundation. Let’s begin the dupes!

Swatches together with other concealers. For reference: Left column top to bottom: UD Naked Skin in Light Neutral, KVD L5, Nars in Vanilla, Mac Prolongwear in NW15 then NC15. Right side: Tarte Light, then Fair Neutral then Fair. I'm starting to think Light Neutral might not have been so dark and scary. .NW15 1.1p (pink undertones).NW18 1.2p (pink undertones).NW20 1.2p (pink undertones). I'm going to wait for more swatches, I think. I really don't see how the same foundation can match six different Mac shades without mixing, especially not the full-coverage formula. Very fair w/ neutral undertone for light skin. Light beige w/ neutral undertone for light skin. Fair beige w/ neutral undertone for light skin. Next Shade Range. Light Select Your Undertone. Light+Yellow Select Your Shade.

The Dupes

1. Wet N Wild Photo Focus Foundation “Soft Beige” ($6.49)
Buy at ULTA.

2. Anastasia Stick Foundation “Warm Porcelain” ($25)
Buy at MACYS.

3. L’Oréal Infallible Pro-Matte Liquid Longwear Foundation “103 Natural Buff” ($12.99)
Buy at ULTA.

I rarely buy MAC, mostly because I feel like they’re a tad overhyped, however, there are certain products of theirs that I had on my wishlist forever, like MAC Lovelorn. Out of all MAC lipstick formulas, Lustre has always been my favorite finish, for that youthful flush of color that doesn’t require precise application to look nice.

MAC Lovelorn is part of the permanent line of lipsticks, so I know that it’ll still be there if I use up my bullet and decide I want another one in the same shade. Described on MAC website as “emotive blue-pink”, this is definitely a cool-toned color. Lately, I’ve been rocking warm shades more often, with the exceptions of pinks – I still think that cool-toned rosy hues make the look extra innocent and girly [isn’t that what pinks are for?].

Mac Nw15 Studio Fix

Like all MAC Lustre lippies, this shade looks different on the lips than it does in the tube, because the finish is more sheer, and allows the wearer’s natural color to peek through. Since my lips are very poorly pigmented, most lipsticks, even the sheerest ones, show up almost true to color, as was the case with Lovelorn. Just like other Lustres I tried, this one provides a hint of beautiful sheen to the lips, and almost looks like it’s topped with lip gloss, which is very flattering.

The staying power is the only downside, which is to be expected of sheer buttery formulas. On a regular day, I can maybe squeeze out 2 hours of wear time before I have to reapply, and that’s without eating or drinking, so for someone that wants their lip color to last all day I would recommend checking out lip stains. I personally have no problem reapplying throughout the day though, so it’s not a huge problem for me.

Mac Nw25 Concealer

Swatch reference: My skin tone is between MAC NC15 and NW15 with neutral undertones. Sometimes I can wear NW20 in the Summer. I thought this would be useful to know, since all screens show colors differently, and I also don’t have a studio setup with consistent lighting. Hope that helps!

Overall, I am so glad I got it! Every time I wear Lovelorn, I feel and look younger; there’s something in that pink that brings up my best features [and clearly, confidence, because here I am tooting my own horn, lol ;)].

Mac Pro Longwear Foundation Nw15

WHERE TO BUY: $16 for 0.1oz. Available at MAC, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Dillard’s, and MAC counters.

Mac Pro Longwear Concealer

What is your favorite finish of MAC lipsticks? Do you have a go-to pink lip color? Let me know in the comments below!

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