M·A·C FOUNDATION SHADE-MATCH DESTINATION
UNDERSTANDING YOUR M·A·C FOUNDATION SHADE MATCH
Our foundations are uniquely based on colour theory, but you don’t have to
be an Artist to meet your match. Determine your depth, learn your undertone
and let us walk you step-by-step through finding every shade of you.
Here’s how our Pros break it down...

M·A·C FOUNDATION SHADE-MATCH DESTINATION
UNDERSTANDING YOUR M·A·C FOUNDATION SHADE MATCH
Our foundations are uniquely based on colour theory, but you don’t have to
be an Artist to meet your match. Determine your depth, learn your undertone
and let us walk you step-by-step through finding every shade of you.
Here’s how our Pros break it down...


M·A·C FOUNDATION
SHADE-MATCH DESTINATION
UNDERSTANDING YOUR M·A·C FOUNDATION SHADE MATCH
Our foundations are uniquely based on colour theory, but you don’t have to be an Artist to meet your match. Determine your depth, learn your undertone and let us walk you step-by-step through finding every shade of you. Here’s how our Pros break it down...

M·A·C FOUNDATION
SHADE-MATCH DESTINATION
UNDERSTANDING YOUR M·A·C FOUNDATION SHADE MATCH
Our foundations are uniquely based on colour theory, but you don’t have to be an Artist to meet your match. Determine your depth, learn your undertone and let us walk you step-by-step through finding every shade of you. Here’s how our Pros break it down...

LETTERS REPRESENT UNDERTONE
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.

NUMBERS REPRESENT SHADE DEPTH
The lower the number, the lighter the shade.
The higher the number, the richer the shade.

LETTERS REPRESENT UNDERTONE
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.

NUMBERS REPRESENT SHADE DEPTH
The lower the number, the lighter the shade.
The higher the number, the richer the shade.

LETTERS REPRESENT
UNDERTONE
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.

NUMBERS REPRESENT
SHADE DEPTH
The lower the number, the lighter the shade.
The higher the number, the richer the shade.

LETTERS REPRESENT
UNDERTONE
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.

NUMBERS REPRESENT
SHADE DEPTH
The lower the number, the lighter the shade.
The higher the number, the richer the shade.

STEP 2:
DETERMINE YOUR SHADE DEPTH
See which set of bare-faced models best matches your natural complexion
to decide your depth and narrow your search.

STEP 2:
DETERMINE YOUR
SHADE DEPTH
See which set of bare-faced models best matches
your natural complexion to decide your
depth and narrow your search.

STEP 2:
DETERMINE YOUR
SHADE DEPTH
See which set of bare-faced models best matches
your natural complexion to decide your
depth and narrow your search.
STEP 4:
MEET YOU SHADE MATCH
Explore our exclusive tools designed to make shade-matching easy for all.
STEP 4:
MEET YOU SHADE MATCH
Explore our exclusive tools designed to
make shade-matching easy for all.
STEP 5:
CHOOSE YOUR FINISH + FORMULA
From soft matte to radiant glow, find your perfect shade across all of our formulas.
STEP 5:
CHOOSE YOUR FINISH + FORMULA
From soft matte to radiant glow, find your
perfect shade across all of our formulas.
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MADE FOR EVERY SHADE OF YOU
Explore our all-inclusive lineup of high-performance Studio formulas in matte to radiant finishes.

MADE FOR EVERY SHADE OF YOU
Explore our all-inclusive lineup of high-performance Studio formulas in matte to radiant finishes.