Nc42 Concealer

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I wanted to share some concealer swatches for my fellow tan-skinned people out there or anyone who highlights with these colors. My skin tone is NC42 and other foundations I match with are Urban Decay 7.75, Fenty 320, NARS Syracuse, Charlotte Tilbury 8, Too Faced Born This Way Sand.
MAC Mineralize Concealer NC42 by MAC. 3.0 out of 5 stars 1 rating. Price: $32.45 & FREE Shipping: Item is returnable in 30 days and restocking fee may apply You may be charged a restocking fee upto 50%.
I wear a nc44 in the winter and nc45 in summer and I use a for my under eye circles concealer color nc45 first to block the dark. Wearing lighter concealer first makes my dark circles look grey. So I have to use the same color concealer as my foundation and then I go the 1 to 2 shades lighter (nw42 or nw43) on top pf that. That works wonders.

The next shade up on the dupe list is “NC42”, a true medium beige with golden undertones for medium skin. After comparing several swatches, I have found a list of alternative shades for this cult-favorite foundation. Let’s begin the dupes!

Finding the right foundation shade is always a struggle, especially for brown skin girls! Even after fifteen years, I’m still struggling and it usually takes me hours at Sephora. There have been plenty of times where I came home with a foundation shade that was way too light or the colour looked weird on my skin tone. I’m a Mac NC42 going to an NC44 during summer. I’ve tried all the foundations in the list myself. Here are all my Mac NC42 foundation dupes! From drugstore to high-end.

Before we’re moving on to the list, a quick disclaimer. Finding the perfect foundation match will be different for everybody. Nobody’s skin tone is exactly the same. When trying out a new foundation, I advise testing the colour in store to be sure. Especially when it comes to expensive high-end foundations.

*Updated July 2020

Mac Cosmetics NC42/ NC44 foundation dupes

L’oreal True Match – #W6.5 / #W7

Maybelline Fit Me – #320 / #330

Estee Lauder Double Wear – #4N1 / #4N2

Milani Conceal & Perfect Foundation – #7 / #08A

Fenty Pro Filt’r Foundation – #300 / #330

Makeup For Ever HD Foundation – #Y415 / #Y405

Nc42 Concealer Dupe

L.A. Girl HD Pro Coverage Foundation – Tan / Soft honey

L’oreal Infallible – #320 / #330

Go-to foundation

Lately, my go-to foundation is the Milani Conceal & Perfect foundation in shade 7 or 08A. This foundation is super affordable, has a great staying power, a nice consistency and it looks good on my combination skin. I mix this foundation with a little bit of Revlon Photoready Skinlights in Bronze Light during summer to get a better match. A little goes a long way when using this foundation. This combination is perfect for everyday use and it’s so affordable. Milani Cosmetics is definitely one of my favourite drugstore brands.

High-end foundations

For special occasions, I’m using my Make Up For Ever HD Foundation in Y415. During winter I mix it with a little strobing cream in Peachlite from Mac or the L.A. Girl Pro Coverage Foundation (check out my review here) in Soft Honey when I’m not that tan. For summer this shade is a great match. I tested it during a hot summer day and I love how it looks on my skin. Even after a few hours and after sweating it still looks beautiful.

Matte foundations

During summer I sometimes reach more for my matte foundations like the Maybelline Fit Me (great affordable drugstore foundation!) or the Fenty Pro Filt’r foundation. In summer my combination skin gets a little more oily. Therefore I prefer to wear a more matte foundation to prevent my foundation from sweating off my skin immediately. I find the Fenty Pro Filt’r foundation too be a little difficult when it comes to the perfect shade and the foundation is a little too dry for my skin. So I end up mixing it with a tiny bit of strobing cream. The shades do change colour after applying, but the coverage is good.

Dewy foundations

For winter my skin definitely needs a foundation that is more moisturising. I always use a rich moisturiser underneath it, like the Elizabeth Arden Visible Cream. The foundations that I love for winter are the Make Up Forever HD foundation, the L’oreal True Match (less staying power but affordable) or the Mac Cosmetics Fix Fluid.

NC42 foundation dupes

To look for other foundation shade dupes, you can check out www.findation.com. This website is a huge help when looking for a comparable shade in another brand. You just fill in the brands and shades you are currently using and you’ll get a complete list of other brands that are comparable!

I hope this Mac Cosmetics NC42 /NC44 foundation dupe list will be helpful when buying the right shade. Any other shades that should be added to the list? Please let me know in the comments below!

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Top 6: Best Kryolan Concealers Available in India with Reviews and Prices

I believe most of you are in a happy, holiday mood. There are so many websites running great offers currently. Hope you have made best use of the deals and discounts. For this new year mood, lets talk about some makeup, okay? So how many of you here use concealers? Well, for me, I don’t use concealers everyday, but save it for some special occasions. If you wish to read about the top 10 concealers available in India, check out our previous post. But here, I am going to specifically list down the the best Kryolan concealers in India with their prices. Read on to know the best Kryolan concealers you can use for medium to high coverage for weddings and parties.

Mac Nc42 Concealer

What do you do when you get a sudden breakout few days before an important event and the scars are very prominent? Or wake up on the morning of an interview and find dark circles under your eyes? Sure, skin care and home remedies are best in the long run as they treat the problems. But for a quick fix, we need to hide our flaws with some makeup, right? Concealers come in handy during those times. For those who are not aware, Kryolan is a brand that was initially catering to film, theater and television industries for over 66 years and later on, also entered the beauty industry with a wide range of luxury, professional makeup products. All their products are developed with ingredients of highest purity, dermatologically tested and against animal testing.

List of Best Kryolan Concealers

Nc42 Concealer Mac

Kryolan TV Paint Stick Concealer:

The product is specially meant for TV, film, stage and video work. The special base of TV Paint Stick allows gentle make-up application and provides effective covering at the same time. It can be slightly difficult to blend on dry skin, so you would need to apply a moisturizer/primer first. Offers very good coverage. Very useful during photography/selfie shoots. A wide assortment of more than 250 color shades is available. However, this might clog pores and cause breakouts, so oily skin people can avoid it. Price: INR 800.

Kryolan Concealer Cube:

The concealer cube comes in an innovative cube like packaging with concealor on top and loose powder at the bottom. The top has two different colors of concealer, one lighter and one darker. You can mix them together to get the perfect shade as you desire and use the powder to fix and set the makeup. Its cream based and gives medium to full coverage. Also, it is mineral-oil free and so apt for those who have sensitive skin and allergic to mineral oil. Comes in 9 different shade combinations.

Kryolan Brush On Concealer:

This comes as a very handy, pen applicator along with nylon bristles which helps to target spot apply the cream. There is a rotating mechanism at the bottom to dispense the product. It is best for covering dark circles and is highly pigmented so just a drop is required for each eye. The consistency is light and thin. The staying power is very good and lasts for more than 12 hours. Also, the product doesn’t settle into fine lines. Comes in 6 different colors. Price: INR 400.

Kryolan Concealer circle:

The concealer circle comes in a round packaging with six different shades for covering up small discolorations. Convenient to mix and blend to suit your skin tone. Available in 7 different colour combinations.

Kryolan Dermacolor Camouflage Creme:

This is a thick highly pigmented concealer offering high coverage for blemishes, acne marks, scars, fine lines and almost everything. The texture is thick and creamy and blends easily with an easy finish. You need to apply just a tiny amount each time. The coverage looks very natural without cakey appearance. It is waterproof and lasts for a long time without melting or fading. Available in an extensive range of 75 colors which can also be intermixed to give your skin tone a natural appearance.

Now, this is available in various packaging, so you can choose the one as per your liking. Normal round packaging: Rs.350, Erase Stick, Palette (6 colors), Palette (12 colors), Palette (24 colors): $99.95 for 80g, Twin Set (Set of Camouflage Creme + Fixing Powder)

Kryolan Dermacolor Light Concealer Stick:

It comes in a sleek, silver, twist-to-open packaging. Effective in covering spots and dark circles. Follow up with Dermacolor Light Setting Powder to set it. Comes in 16 different shades and is affordable.

It is little difficult to find Kryolan products here in India. Their store outlets are in New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. Some of their products are also available on Amazon, Ebay, etc. Kryolan is undoubtedly one of the best makeup brands and their concealers are truly awesome. Which ones have you tried and how did it work for you? Do share your experiences.

By Contributor: Archana

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