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MEET YOUR M·A·C SHADE MATCH

Explore our Artist-approved cheat sheet to understand your undertone,

determine your shade depth 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 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.

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.

NUMBERS REPRESENT SHADE DEPTH

NUMBERS REPRESENT SHADE DEPTH
(5-65)

The lower the number, the lighter the shade.

The higher the number, the richer the shade

STEP 3:

DETERMINE YOUR SHADE DEPTH

Let’s narrow your search even more – which model’s shade depth best resembles your complexion?

DETERMINE YOUR SHADE DEPTH

STEP 2:

FIND YOUR UNDERTONE

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

FIND YOUR UNDERTONE CHART

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