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MEET YOUR M•A•C SHADE MATCH

Explore our Artist-approved cheat sheet to understand your undertone, determine your shade and meet your perfect match in a few simple steps.

Step 1: Understand M•A•C Shade names

Step 2: Find your Undertone

Step 3: Determine Your Shade Depth

Step 4: Get Shade-Matched in Seconds

Step 5: Choose Your Finish + Formula

UNDERSTAND M•A•C SHADE NAMES

STEP 1:

Our shade names feature two important elements: LETTERS and NUMBERS.
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letters represent undertone

(W, NW, N, NC, C)

Warm (W) undertones are defined as rosy.

Cool (C) undertones are defined as golden.

Neutral (N) undertones are an equal balance of both.

Other brands tend to define cool and warm tones as the opposite.

letters represent shade depth

(5-65)

The lower the number, the lighter the shade.

the higher the number, the richer the shade.

FIND YOUR UNDERTONE

STEP 2:

Did you know our formulas were designed by Artists and are based on colour theory, ranging from warm to cool undertones? Find yours below!

STEP 3:

DETERMINE YOUR SHADE DEPTH

Let's narrow your search even more - which model's shade depth best resembles your complexion?

STEP 4:

GET SHADE-MATCHED IN SECONDS

Try any of our exclusive tools below designed to make shade-matching easier than before!
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Match your current shade from another brand

use your shade from another brand to find your M•A•C foundation match across all formulas.

FIND OUT YOUR SHADE

Find your shade in any finish with virtual try-on

Discover you colour-true foundation hue using your camera phone.

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COME IN-STORE FOR A FREE CONSULTATION

Get shade-matched with the help of a Pro! Book a FREE in-store consultation now with one of our Artists.

FIND A STORE

STEP 5:

choose your finish + formula

From ultra-matte to dewy radiance in every format from liquids to powders, find your new favourite foundation finish and formula.
TAKE THE QUIZ
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Your shade may vary across foundations due to formula variations. Live chat with a M•A•C Artist now to meet your best match.

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MADE FOR EVERY SHADE OF YOU

OWN YOUR GLOW OR MAKE IT MATTE

Get into our all-inclusive lineup of high-performance Studio formulas in matte to radiant finishes.

Explore MAC Studio