So I decided to try out a new powder. I usually stick to my Chanel powder but thought I'd give MAC a go. I was all excited buying my new make-up and braved the wind and the rain (which was torrential!) to go to Harvey Nics and visit the lovely MAC stand.
As soon as I went in one of the girls working there came over and decided to help me pick a shade. I had fake tan on when I went, which was a bit silly, but I knew I needed a lighter shade. The girl suggested NC20 or NC25 which has more of a yellow tone which suits me well but I thought they looked a bit dark for me. I explained that I was wearing fake tan and wanted a powder that would work when I go au naturale. I said I would opt for the NC15, which received a look of total disgust. She said it would be far too light and would make me look ashy. I presumed as she worked there, of course she'd know best so went with the NC20 that she suggested.
So I rushed home with my new goodies, took off my make-up to start a-fresh. Put on my foundation and then started to powder with my new product. I looked like an oompa-loompa!! I was gutted. Total colour mis-match! The powder itself was ok just the colour was so wrong.
I'm currently on the amazing www.makeupalley.com trying to swap it, hopefully I'll swap it for something fabulous, but I think I'll be sticking to my pale Chanel powder for the foreseeable future.
Obviously this is just my opinion, it seems to be a good product but I think the whole colour issue just put me off, I'm sorry MAC!
