Mac cosmetics, when they have names like NC45 or NW30 for foundations n concealers, what does they stand for?

like what would a NW indicate compared to an NC


just curious as i got my new concealer today in colour NW30 and im a latina, and i think i have olive skin so yeah would that make sense to anyone?


thanks!Mac cosmetics, when they have names like NC45 or NW30 for foundations n concealers, what does they stand for?
the nw ones are more pinky toned while the nc are yellow toned.


it really depends on your skin pigment not where your from


eg one latina could be yellow toned while another could have pink tones it varies but if the colour matches it should be fine if you need anymore info email me.


hope i have helped


here is a color chart and its clear that the NW are more pink than the NC


http://www.maccosmetics.com/templates/pr鈥?/a>


i added this in because i see alot of people have it the wrong way roundMac cosmetics, when they have names like NC45 or NW30 for foundations n concealers, what does they stand for?
i think it varies but for a concealer it would be a good color for latina skin tones maybe a nc for your foundation. Report Abuse

I wear NW30/35 in MAC concealer too!! Um it means that we have pink undertones. People who wear NW means they have yellow undertones.
hmm im not sure but i think n means neutral and c means cool and w means warm


i dont really use foundation but i think you got it right
the N's may stand for nuetral and the c may be cool and the w may be warm.
NW mean warm undertones (yellow or olive)


NC means cool undertones (pinkish)





The numbe is how dark it is, the higher the number, the darker the shade.

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