I'm a NC25 and the 115 was perfect.

I used to wear Mac 25 and I use MUFE HD color 115 in Ivory. It is slightly lighter than the 25, but a little bronzer after makes it perfect.

I did not see sample packets of this product.

to find your color you have to go to a store to get matched.

I'm a Mexican-American with an Olive complexion and I wear 118 of the HD foundation. It seems to go well with my skin

when i first bought this product, i went to a sephora store and had one of their make-up artists help me choose the shade. i'm pretty fair-skinned too but i really don't like looking too pale. we liked either the 117 or the 120 in the store but i have settled on the 120. i add the cargo hd bronzer when i want to add a little contour or tan. i think the 117 is slightly yellower and the 120 is a bit warmer. hope this helps!

I use Sephora's #47 Foundation brush and it works pretty well. I'd almost go with more of a round Foundation brush though so you can buff it in a bit more.

I use the sephora brand professional foundation brush #47. it really spreads the make up out, and evenly, so that i use less of the foundation. its a little streaky but not too bad.

If your face burns easily, first try a moisturizer with an SPF 15 or 30.
I use the 115 shade of this product and have a light skin tone. If you can go to a store, try the shades lighter than 130 on the underside of your chin to see if it will blend with your skin tone. Try a great bronzer to even out the color between your tanned body and lighter face. Ask an associate to give you a sample of the shade you determine is right for you and try it at home for a few days to ensure you like it.

I always try the product out in the store. Do not purchase the shade unless you have tried it on and are satisfied that it matches your skintone. Once, I actually bought the MF HD in a tone that was too dark by accident and the next day they accepted my return. Mistakes happen but take your time to assure the right shade.

It's probably not the color you're wearing at all -- if the color matches your skin tone, it should also match your skin tone in photos and not look to white or ashy. Actually, there's a chemical that is used in a lot of makeups (can't remember which one it is right now) that creates this effect. Rest assured, this makeup was developed to be used under the harsh lights of film and photography sets. So, it should look as great on you in photos as it does in person!

I would recommend a foundation that is yellow based, as opposed to one that is more red based because you want to neutralize the red you have in your skin. I would recommend calling a representative at 877-sephora and seeing if they can help you. They have a great return policy, so if it is the wrong shade then send it back with the postage paid return label included in the box. I would recommend also trying a moisturizer with no spf, since you're saying when you take pictures that they appear ghostly. If you are not using SPF then I am not sure would be causing that. If you don't wear blush already, I would consider purchasing blush.

I screwed up my last attempted answer you. The additional Info tab helps you find the correct concealer. Go to the TOP of the page and click on View all Make up forever. You should be able to find a shade guide with REAL FACES wearing the color of the foundation. It helps to see the colors on real women, not just a swatch and description. Again, for you, I would go with something light to med. with olive undertones(Italian skin). I hope I'm helping more than confusing! Caio bella!

I was thinking Golden Honey or Dark Sand. Your photo looks like you have skin that is somewhere between med/light. Try to decide if you are med or light and then go with a shade that has olive or yellow undertones(I would lean more towards olive, you Italian bella donna :) ! FYI- If you click on the additional info tab at the bottom of the color chart, there is a AWSOME shade finder site. It really helped me. Caio!

This foundation does NOT have an SPF, because it is an HD formula designed to look great in flash photography. SPF contains titanium dioxide, which gives you a white cast in flash photography. That is why this foundation looks great in flash photos, because it does not contain SPF!
If you're going out to take pictures with this foundation, I recommend that you do not wear ANY SPF products.
However, if you use this as an everyday foundation, I recommend that you wear SPF in the form of your moisturizer, primer, powder, or just plain sunscreen.

I don't think the HD foundation have SPF. What I do is where something that is SPF underneath like a moisturizer or a primer. It's something you should start out for good skin care.

I have had an airbrush and I WOULD NOT use this foundation or any other foundation not made just for airbrushes in an airbrush system. The foundation must be almost as thin as water to work in an airbrush. If it is too thick, it can clog the system. Call or look at the website for your airbrush system and see what foundations they recommend. Also there are other professional makeup companies that sell specific airbrush formulas. Good luck

This foundation is not creamy/ thick by any means; i would describe it as being a thin but almost dry foundation. I've never used an airbrush, so can't help you out there. Sorry.

I wouldn't say that this foundation is sweatproof. I have oily skin and live in an area where the summers are humid. I was oily within 3 hours of wearing this foundation, even after setting with the HD powder. This is a great product and MUFE is a great line; however, I would recommend the MUFE Matte Velvet Plus for you. I hope you find this helpful.

I have a sweating disorder so I don't even sweat. I do have oily... skin so most foundations won't stay on or they simply cake after a while. On my only skin, this one has a fresh feeling the entire day.