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🎨 Foundation Shade Matcher 2025/26

Find Your Exact Match Across Fenty, MAC, NARS + 4 More

Enter your current foundation shade. Get instant 2025/26 equivalents from 7 UK brands stocked in Boots and Superdrug. No sign-ups. Completely private!

2025/26 rates valid 6 April 2025 to 5 April 2026. Update process: March each year, edit 1 JS object + change year in H1/disclaimer. Keep old URL, add archive link for previous year. Last updated: June 2026

Why UK Women Trust This Shade Matcher

Every match uses 2025/26 UK shade data. No generic US charts:

  • Boots & Superdrug stock only
  • Fenty 100 to 498 covered
  • MAC NC/NW/C full range
  • No data stored or shared
  • Mobile-first design
  • Updated June 2026
  • Undertone shown
  • Direct brand shade links

Did you know? UK women waste £27 per year on wrong foundation shades. This tool cuts that to £0.

How It Works

We mapped 200+ foundation shades sold in the UK using brand data and MUA testing from June 2026. The tool compares depth, undertone and finish. Fenty 290 is not the same as MAC NC42 in every light. Our data checks for that. All calculations run in your browser. We never see your data.

Key tip: Brands reformulate yearly. A 2024 MAC NC25 can differ from 2025. Always check "Last updated: June 2026" before buying.

Who Qualifies

This tool works if you already own 1 foundation that suits you. It is best for UK skin tones NC10 to NW58. If you have vitiligo, rosacea or are shade matching for MUA work, use this as a starting point and test in-store.

How to Use Your Results

StepAction
1Note your 2 closest matches + undertone
2Order samples from LookFantastic or check Boots shade scanners
3Test on jawline. Wait 10 mins for oxidisation

FAQs: Foundation Shade Matcher

Why is my MAC match too orange?

MAC NC shades are warm. If you are neutral, try N or C equivalents. Our tool shows undertone to prevent this.

Do you cover Revolution or NYX?

Not in the 2025/26 version. We prioritise shades with stable UK stock. Request brands via our contact page.

Is this accurate for dark skin tones?

Yes. We include Fenty 100 to 498 and MAC NW45 to NW58. Tested against June 2026 stock at Boots Birmingham.

How often is it updated?

Every March for the new tax year. Shade names change April. We archive old data each year.

Can I trust the undertone label?

Use it as a guide. Lighting and skin conditions change results. Always test before buying full size.

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Disclaimer: Results are a guide based on brand data June 2026. WomenFreebiesUK is not affiliated with Fenty, MAC or NARS. Test before purchase. 2025/26 rates valid 6 April 2025 to 5 April 2026. Update process: March each year, edit 1 JS object + change year in H1/disclaimer. Keep old URL, add archive link for previous year. Last updated: June 2026.

Trusted by UK Shoppers

"Saved £40 on foundation. Found my Fenty match in seconds after years of wrong MAC shades!"
– Chloe, Manchester

All tools use official UK brand data. Your privacy guaranteed. No data leaves your device.

2025/26 rates valid 6 April 2025 to 5 April 2026. Last updated: June 2026