New Foundation

[Anonymous]

I have been using Urban Decay Naked Skin foundation 1.5, and I was wondering what my shade would be if I switched over to Laura Mercer?

[lachaton]

Hi @Anonymous!

Have you used the Sephora Color IQ tool at all? It isn't perfect, but it is a handy tool to help you figure out some similar shades across different brands which Sephora carries. 

http://www.sephora.com/color-iq

If you search the Color IQ by putting in your current UD Naked Foundation in 1.5 selection, it will provide you with your Color IQ number: 2R04. The first two characters (2R) indicate where you are on the spectrum for undertones. 2R means that you are fairly cool-toned (the R), but still somewhat close to neutral. The last two characters indicate how light or dark your skin is; 04 means your skin is on the light side. 

When I look at the 2R04 matches for Laura Mercier, there aren't any exact matches for liquid foundations (only powders). But don't worry, because the Color IQ is just a guideline, a tool to help you find a match. It isn't exact. You can go vary the matches by either looking at 3R (cooler shades) or 1R (warmer - towards neutral) or 03 (lighter) or 05 (darker) shades.

For 2R03, the following options come up with Colour IQ:

Silk Creme in Rose Ivory

http://www.sephora.com/silk-creme-oil-free-photo-edition-foundation-P136022?skuId=1677616&shade_code=2R03&icid2=products%20grid:p136022

Tinted Moisturizer in Cameo

http://www.sephora.com/tinted-moisturizer-oil-free-P310929?skuId=1531474&shade_code=2R03&icid2=products%20grid:p310929

For 2R05:

Silk Cream in Cream Ivory

http://www.sephora.com/silk-creme-moisturizing-photo-edition-foundation-P394937?skuId=1677525&shade_code=2R05&icid2=products%20grid:p394937

Flawless Fusion in 1C1 Shell

http://www.sephora.com/flawless-fusion-ultra-longwear-foundation-P421280?skuId=1974369&shade_code=2R05&icid2=products%20grid:p421280

If you can, stop by a store and swatch the options (including any other shades near to these ones). Ask for samples of the ones closest to your skintone, so you can try out the foundations at home.

Good luck!