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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

STEP 1:

UNDERSTAND
M·A·C SHADE
NAMES

Our shade names feature two important

elements: LETTERS and NUMBERS.

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 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

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 ever before!

CHAT TO AN ARTIST

CHAT TO AN ARTIST

Speak to a artist to find your updated hue and get shade-matched.

FIND YOUR SHADE IN ANY FINISH WITH VIRTUAL TRY-ON

FIND YOUR SHADE IN ANY FINISH WITH VIRTUAL TRY-ON

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

COME IN-STORE FOR A CONSULTATION

COME IN-STORE FOR A CONSULTATION

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

CHOOSE YOUR FINISH + FORMULA

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.

Your shade may vary across foundations due to formula variations.
Live chat with a M·A·C Artist now to meet your best match.

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.

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