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This list is going to be an ongoing accumulation of all of the foundations (Asian Beauty and Western) I have tried on my NC37 skintone.  The...

MISAKINO'S Master Swatch List for Darker Skin Tones

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This list is going to be an ongoing accumulation of all of the foundations (Asian Beauty and Western) I have tried on my NC37 skintone.  The purpose is to give consumers an idea of how dark a product is compared to other products they may have access to as a reference point.


MISAKINO's
Master Swatch List

Continuously Updating!

THE PROCESS


I swatch the product on my NC37 arm and take a photo of it using indoor lighting.  I try to always take it in the same lighting.  Once I have the photo I throw it into Photoshop, crop and blur it in order to get an "average" color.  Then I solidify the color and throw it on the template in the appropriate order.

Sometimes I have to make a few adjustments for lighting.  For example, I KNOW Laneige Pore Control # 31 is slightly lighter than Laneige Anti-Aging # 31, but the lighting made it appear to be darker in the swatch; so an adjustment was made to correct it.  I will do my best to make sure everything is listed in order from lightest to darkest.

I wouldn't focus on the actual color of the swatch since everyone's skin is different, but the guide should be helpful by showing if a product might be too dark or too light on you.  I will also provide mini reviews (if I can) for the products below.


THE SWATCHES

This list will be continuously updated.  Stay tuned!

MINI REVIEWS


Listed in alphabetical order.


Amore Pacific  |  Color Control Cushion Compact

Shade:  204 Light / Medium Yellow
Coverage:  Medium
Finish:  Semi-Dewy
Oxidizes?:  Yes
Price:  $60.00

Too light for NC37.  May be better suited for NC30 to NC35.  Nice formula.  Oily skinned ones might end up too shiny by the end of the day.


Amore Pacific  |  Color Control Cushion Compact

Shade:  208 Medium Yellow
Coverage:  Medium
Finish:  Semi-Dewy
Oxidizes?:  Yes
Price:  $60.00

A bit too dark for NC37.  Might be better after a summer tan.  Too warm toned for me.  Formula is good but the color just didn't match.  Not good for Oily skin.


Etude House  |  Real Powder Cushion

Shade:  W24 Honey Beige
Coverage:  Light to Medium
Finish:  Matte
Oxidizes?:  No
Price:  $21.60 + Shipping

Too light for NC37.  Might be better for NC25 to NC30.  Formula pilled and shifted around face due to oily skin.  Does not seem to be good for Combination / Oily skin even though it is marketed as such.  Didn't like.  Read the review here!


Innisfree  |  Longwear

Shade:  31 Deep Beige
Coverage:  Medium
Finish:  Matte
Oxidizes?:  Yes
Price:  $12.00

Very yellow.  Slightly dark for NC37.   Okay for Combination / Oily skin.  Didn't like the matte finish as it can feel cakey.  Just felt that it wasn't the best quality... but was only $12.00.


IOPE  |  Air Cushion XP

Shade:  N31
Coverage:  Light to Medium
Finish:  Semi-Dewy
Oxidizes?:  Slightly
Price:  $??

I loved this cushion but shade was discontinued.  Great for NC37.  I miss it.


Laneige  |  Anti-Aging BB Cushion

Shade:  31 Brown
Coverage:  Light to Medium
Finish:  Semi-Dewy
Oxidizes?:  Yes
Price:  $50.00

Good for NC35.  Applies dewy but dries to a satin finish.  Very difficult to find / ship to the United States.  Read the review here!


Laneige  |  BB Cushion (U.S. Target Edition)

Shade:  Medium
Coverage:  Light to Medium
Finish:  Dewy
Oxidizes?:  Slightly
Price:  $34.00

Discontinued.  Good for NC37.  Very dewy.  Not good for Combination / Oily skin.  Read the review here!


Laneige  |  Pore Control BB Cushion

Shade:  31 Brown
Coverage:  Light to Medium
Finish:  Semi-Dewy
Oxidizes?:  Yes
Price:  $50.00

Just a bit too light for NC37.  Might be better for NC35.  Good for Combination / Oily skin.  Very difficult to find / ship to the United States.  Read the review here!


Philosophy  |  Renewed Hope in a Jar Skin Tint

Shade:  5.5 Beige
Coverage:  Sheer to Light
Finish:  Semi-Dewy
Oxidizes?:  Yes
Price:  $39.00

Good for NC37.  Feels like a tinted moisturizer.  May not be good for oily skin.  Pretty nice formula!  Read the review here!


The Face Shop  |  Oil Control Water Cushion

Shade:  V205
Coverage:  Medium to High
Finish:  Matte
Oxidizes?:  Yes
Price:  $??

My least favorite cushion.  It's orange!  I looked like an Oompa Loompa.  Matte to the degree of being uncomfortable.  It turned me off from the brand.  May be good for very warm toned, oily skin.


Yves Saint Laurent (YSL)  |  Touche Éclat Cushion 

Shade:  B50 Honey
Coverage:  Sheer
Finish:  Satin
Oxidizes?:  No
Price:  $48.00 (+ $38.00 per refill)

Good match for NC37.  I like this cushion a lot - Good quality.  Puff sucks so use a Rubycell one (will fit in the case).  Sheer coverage so imperfections will show.  It does not come with a refill as they are sold separately.  Read the review here!




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