Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Kryolan TV Paint Stick FS 38-Review, Photos, Swatches


Kryolan TV Paint Stick FS 38
Result: Kryolan TV Paint Stick is the only foundation stick I have tried after the Maybelline Express Finish Foundation Stick (which was discontinued a long time ago). I bought the Kryolan TV Paint Stick out of curiosity. Yeh, that's true. While at Naheed's about a week ago, I came across the company counter and bought it, because I am about to run out of my Luscious HD Mineral Foundation (read review) and I really wanted to switch for a change. So let's roll.

The packaging is so not my type. I don't know I just can't stand bad packaging. For this, the product is packed in a twist up cylinder, which looks like kiddy makeup from China. For a product that works amazing, the packaging kills half the thrill. I don't know, maybe that's how theater makeup is packed, but it still does not seem professional. At least, that's what I feel.

The foundation texture is super blendable. I never thought I'd say this, because it felt dry when I was dotting it on my face, I kinda feared it wouldn't blend. But to my surprise, it vanished after one swish of a makeup sponge. It was super easy to work with and I was done within a few minutes. It doesn't feel heavy on the skin and does not produce oil. I have oily skin and was concerned about it bleeding off, I was relaxed after I set it with some matte pressed powder, it went no where.  But remember that it is a heavy coverage stick, so it won't be a good idea to use it on a daily basis. It's perfect for use on events and occasions where a lot of photography is to be done. It does not crease or produce blotches. It smells like cream but the fragrance is gone after application. I am a shade FS 38, which has a slight yellow undertone to it and is suitable for Asian skin tones.


Cons: Bad packaging


The Kryolan TV Paint Stick is available in more than 120 shades. The cylinder contains 25 grams of the product.


Rating: 4.5/5





Price: PKR 915/-

Available at:

Pakistan: Kryolan counters across super stores and online at Just4girls.pk

UAE: Souq.com

International: Kryolan US website

Conclusion: It is not my everyday foundation but a must own product. I am in love with the Kryolan TV Paint Stick and it delivers what it promises. It's quality at an affordable price. Recommended? Yes!


Kryolan TV Paint Stick FS 38
Kryolan TV Paint Stick FS 38
Kryolan TV Paint Stick FS 38
Kryolan TV Paint Stick FS 38 swatched


Kiran Imtiaz Author

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103 comments :

  1. hi.... yesterday i bought a kryolan tv paint stick in fs36 and as i got home a friend of mine told me to check out if it is the original one or not because i bought it from a local shop which was likely of having fake products and i was like I NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT IT WHILE BUYING :O....she showed me her tv paint stick which was original ( bought from naheed, karachi.. an year ago) and i compared both the sticks ( mine and hers) and i found little difference in packaging and fragrance. i m afraid i bought the fake one.. please tell me how to find out if your tv paint stick is original or not. please do reply i m in great trouble..need help.

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    1. Hi Rida. I'm sorry to know about your purchase. There a lot of versions of the tv paint stick out there so ending up with a fake one is probable. I'd suggest not to use the one you have if it differs in fragrance and packaging as all paint sticks are packaged the same and smell the same, except for the shade difference. The price is anywhere around Rs. 900 to 1100 and not less. How much did you get yours for? I'd strongly recommend to buy cosmetics from reputed stores or online. Local shops cannot be trusted.

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    2. Which one is original can u plz guide us

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    3. Can u plz guide me that i am using paint stick foundation shade fs38 .... Which tv paint stick tranclucant powder i can use
      TL4 is best with fs38 shade or not?

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    4. Hi, fake ones usually smell different, the packaging is bad and text on the packaging may be different too. To ensure you get the original product it is best to buy from a reputed store or from the brand counter directly.

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    5. Hi, im sorry i have never used the kryolan loose powders but what i do suggest is that the tv paint stick is full coverage. Try using rimmels stay matte pressed powder with it. Ita a wonderful product. Hope this helps.

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    6. im bit late in replying i bout orignal krylon f41 from chase value ....i was also scared until i sent a msg to krylon company ....i bout it for rs1650...and krlon outlet in dolmen wall was selling at 1950 ....

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  2. Do you know where i can buy this product online please. Thanks

    Kajal

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    1. Hello Kajal, if you reside is Pakistan you can get this from just4girls.pk and beautyarena.pk

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    2. Dear just4girls.pk is a orignal product seller website or not??

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  3. Hi Kiran. Please can you guide me on the best way to ascertain which color t.v. stick is suitable for my skin. I am medium tanned. Thank you.

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    1. Hi Bushra, the best way to get your perfect shade is to try the stick at the counter. Since you are medium tanned, I'd suggest going for a shade with yellow undertones. Stay away from ivory/white and pink shades. Kryolan has counters at Naheed's super market and Chase-up, Karachi.

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  4. hi.plz mjhe ye bta den k skin colour k lye konse num ki tv paint use kron.mere pas w8 he.kya ye num thik he ya nhi? plz ye mjhe zror reply ntaden

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    1. Shade 8W is for deeper skin tones. What is your natural skin tone? Fair, medium or deep?

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  5. Where to get krylon tv paint stick fs22

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    1. Manya the shade fs 22 has been discontinued I believe. Because I couldn't find it anywhere on the web as well as the official kryolan website.

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  6. Kiran mri skin tone mediam hy or skin normol hy plz tell me shade nmbr jo mri skin pr sout kry kiu ky jld i mri shadi hy plzzzzzzzzzz ans me

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    1. Hello zara. The best way to find your match is to visit a counter and test the shade on your jaw line. I also have a medium skin tone and I use FS 38. I cannot recommend you a shade because I haven't seen you. If you reside in Karachi, visit Naheed Super Store and you'll find a Kryolan counter there. Choose a shade with yellow under tones. Ask the sales girl to help. Avoid ivory (very white) and pink shades. I hope this helps :).

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  7. hi.mai ny tv stick fs 38 aik shop sy li hai .mjhy 1280 ki mili kiya yeh prize sahi hai

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    1. Hi. Yes the price has increased. Online it is available for Rs. 1200

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  8. hi my skin type is light dark and skin tone is brown.how to select tv stick?mai jo b face par lagati hun face or b bura lgta hai muja stick ka skin tone ka kaisa pata chalay ga ka yah dark tone ka leA hai ka pink ka lea ? plz help me. thanks in advance

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    1. Hello Dua :), for your proper shade match I suggest you checkout the kryolan counter at Naheed Super Market. From what I understand, your skin tone is somewhere between light to medium. Go for a shade that have a yellow undertone to it. Do not go for very white shades or pink shades. The lady at the counter shall be able to assist you. I hope this helps :)

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    2. thanks dear.mai nai fs 45 lay lea hau

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  9. Hello, you seem to know a lot about the product. :)
    Could you please guide me a little on what shade I should use for a medium (yellow undertone), I live in Canada and it's hard to see a color in person as there aren't any Kryolan stores near. I see you used FS38 but i really need my exact color please. if need be I can send you a picture of my skin tone ( face)? Oh also, i'm a NC35 in Mac, If that helps.

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    1. Hi :), I believe FS 38 is perfect for a MAC NC35 as it also comes under the yellow undertone range. FS 38 won't show darker on your skin but should blend in easily. Hope this helps :)

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  10. Hi Kiran,
    I have Krylon TV Paint Stick in Ivory and I wear it on special occasions only. I have noticed that it's one tone fairer than my color which makes me pretty pale. Can you recommend me any other color so I can mix it with ivory. I have fair complexion with yellow undertones.

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    1. Hello Afreen :),

      I would suggest to visit a kryolan counter and try blending ivory along with a tone that is 1 tone darker than your natural complexion. If it matches your skin tone then perfect. Otherwise try and blend a shade 2 tones darker with ivory and look at the result. Try this on your jawline. Since you have yellow undertones avoid mixing pinkish shades.

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  11. Hi Kiran. I would also like to ask your assistance in ascertaining the right shade for my skin. I have a fair complexion (but not extremely white like Pathans), and have a oily skin. I am a sucker for getting the right shade, I always end up taking darker shades perhaps because I test it on hands instead of jaw line like you recommended.

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    1. Hello Ramsha :). Kryolan tv paint sticks come in a wide variety of shades. Since you have fair skin, keep away from yellow toned shades. Head to any kryolan counter and test shades EF 21 and shade 406 on your jawline. See if they suit your skin tone. I hope this helps :).

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  12. Hi can you tell me is kryolan oriental used for dark circles??

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    1. Hi. Since Kryolan tv paint stick provides full coverage, it can also be used as concealer.

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  13. Hey I am Dr Mehak fatim.. plz tell me FS45 can used in which type of skin tone??

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    1. Hello Mehak,

      FS 45 is a medium beige shade and can be used on medium skin tones. I suggest before purchasing you test this shade on your jawline at a kryolan counter. Hope this helps :)

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  14. I bought fs 38 but it appears dark on my skin.i have fair complexion with yellow undertones but not too much white.plz suggest suitable shade according to my skin tone.waiting for ur rply

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    1. Hi, try shades ivory, F1 and FS 54. I hope you find a suitable shade amongst these :).

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    2. One more question😉.my face looks yellowish after applying this stick even fs 38 which is darker for me.can i do something to avoid dull and realy yelowish skin tone?

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    3. The best way is to choose your perfect foundation shade. Try out ivory and shades closer to that color range. Test out shades that have the least amount of yellow under tone to them.

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  15. salam Kiran
    My engagement is dated on 21st of may. Today I applied for some another company product and that was looking like a mask. Being a pathan I have fair skin but not as much. I am in hell irritated forM.please help me out of the problem. Recommend me some good products. Even if can send you a pic.
    Sofia

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    1. Hello sufyan,

      I hope you're doing well. Sure sweety, i'm here to help :). What is your skin type? Normal, oily, dry or combination? Send me a message on my facebook page and we'll talk about your issue in detail. :)

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  16. Hello Kiran I want to ask that my skin tone is medium which kryolan stick will suit me the best

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    1. Hello Nimra :),

      The Kryolan tv paint stick comes is a wide variety of shades. You mentioned your skin tone is medium. I also need to know the undertone. If your skin undertone is cool you can try 3W and 4W but if it is warm then try shades FS36, FS38 and FS41. I hope you'll find your ideal shade among these. Test the colors on your jawline at a Kryolan counter. If you're unsure about your skin undertone checkout my foundation guide

      http://www.kiransbeautybook.com/2015/01/the-ultimate-foundation-guide-shade_14.html#more

      Hope this helps :).

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  17. Recent price of kryolan tv paint stick is 1245 on naheed supermarket

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  18. which shade perfect for fair complexion plz tell mr

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    1. Hello,

      Since you are fair toned try shades 2W, 3W and 4W. Hopefully, one of these shades will suit you.

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  19. I have fs 45 . Is it ok for yellow under tone?

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    1. FS 45 has a neutral undertone to it. To ensure if it suits your skin tone, apply and blend it on your jawline.

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  20. Hello is f1 shade ivory? Plus y du they have different name for example F1 and FS45 ...wats da difference btween fs and f?

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    1. Hi, yes F1 is pretty close to ivory. Kryolan has a wide range of shades to match almost every type of skin tone this is the reason they have different names for each shade. Regarding your last question I could not find any information on the difference between F and FS.

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  21. Hi I have fair skin and I bought ivory but when I use it I can still see some spots and dark circles so which shade should I buy for concealing.like normaly salons use 2 shades .

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    1. For concealer is it best to go for a shade darker because the lighter your concealer the more it will highlight flawed areas. Since ivory isn't working for you, try mixing it with a shade or two darker and apply. It is best to try out the a kryolan counter so you don't spend money on the wrong shades. Hope this helps.

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  22. can u plz tell me for which shade of kryolan tv paint stick i should go for?i am fair with yellow undertone...i m in shade (maybelline dream satin B4)..i have no access here to buy kryolan products...i have to order it online so confused about shade selection...

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    1. Hello Sayana,

      Since you are on the lighter side shades OB1 or FS29 should suit you. But i still suggest testing shades out at a counter if you can.

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    1. Oriental is deep brown shade which can best be used for contouring.

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  24. Hi I have normal to dry skin and my complexion is fair.I m using rimmel soft beige foundation which is perfect on my skin.but I want to know which clour of crylon is good for my skin.plz suggest

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    1. Hi, the perfect math shade for kryolan paint stick depends on the undertone of your skin. Shades like GG, fs 29, fs 41, ob 1 and elo are light colors but i recommend testing them on your jawline at a kryolan counter for a perfect match. Thanks

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  25. Hello can you plz tell me wat shade concealer should be used to conceal my dark circles if I'm using fs 38? Nowadays there's a trend to apply concealer after base and light colored concealers are being used. So I'm a bit confused about the color of concealer like it should be darker than my skin tone or lighter.

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    1. Hi,

      Concealer should always be a shade or 2 darker to cover dark circles. A light shade is used for highlight because the dark circles are already covered with a color corrector. It is never recommended to use lighter shade concealers as they will only bring more attention to the flawed area. Hope this helps.

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  26. Hi kiran i hve medium to dark skin tone fs 36 is little bit dark for my skin i want little bit fair foundation i m confused which shade fits me fs 38, or fs 45 or fs 28 ????? Wht is the difference in these shades??

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    1. Hi maryam,

      I suggest you give fs 45 a shot first and of that is still dark go for fs 38. The difference between these shades is the actual color. Kryolan has the biggest shade range in foundations so they make colors for almost every skintone possible. Go to kryolan counter in your city and try both these shades on your jawline. Pick the one that blends in. Hope this helps.

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  27. Hi fs36 is little bit darker for me i want little brighter shade so wich one is brighter fs 38, fs 45 or fs 28 i m really confused plZ guid me

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    1. Hi, I'm sorry for getting back to you so late. I had no idea about your comment till now. FS 28 I believe is more yellow. If you're looking for something lighter go for fs 38.

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  28. Hi Kiran.how's???As U told earlier that the frangrance and packing of fake krylon stick is different than original so its easy to find out original cosmetics ,,but here my question is that many Times i found fake product in original type packing there i was confused. ..so tell my another specific difference between original and face mean to any logo difference ,product code difference etc????

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    1. Hi sumaira, I'm good how r you? Packaging too is a major problem these days as fake ones look exactly like the original and only some minor differences can tell real from the fake. To avoid getting into such a situation it is better to shop from authorized retailers and kryolan counters across the country. If you reside on karachi, there are kryolan counters at Naheed and chase up. Online you can get it from just4girls. I hope this helps.

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  29. Hi kiran. How do you do? My skin tone is medium with pinkish undertone. Which kryolan shade do u recommend? And which kryolan translucent powder to match with it. Thanks :)

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    1. Hi Saba, I'm good alhum dullilah, how r u? From what I could find, the W and EF series have pink undertones to them. Try shades from these 2 ranges on your jawline. And as for powder, the shade natural is suitable. As the foundation itself is high coverage you don't want colored translucent powder to go with it.

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  30. Hey does da looks of kryolan is natural or not? N can I use it daily? Or its harmful fo daily use

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    1. Hi Sahar,

      I wouldn't say it looks natural as it is a full coverage foundation. I wouldn't recommend it for daily use at all. Switch to a light coverage liquid foundation or bb cream for daily wear. Hope this helps.

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  31. Today I buy fs 38 but I dn know my skin type according to me it's normal not oily not dry
    My skin tone is not fair n not dark (sanwali)
    Which number you recommend me and the other thing I buy n I try at home first time the stick is broken .... It's uper part is broken...so I can't replace now.... Can you tell me its original or not I buy from Al Fateh store lhr....guide me plz

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    1. Hi,

      If you have dry skin i suggest using a light weight moisturizer before using the paint stick. If you have oily skin, then set it with a light powder such as Rimmel stay matte. For your exact shade, as you have described your skin tone, I suggest trying shades FS 28, FS 41, FS 40 and OB 3. Please always test foundation first on your jawline and then make a purchase. This ensure you have bought the right shade.

      If the stick has come broken, It either did during shipment or due to warm room temperature. I have never shopped from Al Fateh, Lahore, but i suggest asking someone who has. They'll be able to give you a better idea. Hope this helps.

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    2. That’s the original product you got as it’s an upper tester layer .

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    3. yea mine was also broken ...its original

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  32. I have bought fs 45 and ivory.fs 45 is darker for me and ivory is lighter for me.now wh8ch shade ahould i use?

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    1. Hi Jia, try shades FS 38 and NB. One of these might be more suitable for you. But for a perfect shade match I always recommend testing on your jawline at a kryolan counter so you don't end up with the wrong one. Hope this helps.

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  33. Fs 38 shade is light or fs 45? I m fair with Yellow undertones.i have to buy online as there is no other option.and also I m fair but not that white fair

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    1. FS 45 is lighter I believe. FS 38 has a more yellow undertone to it.

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  34. I'have fair skin tone i have ivory but it still feel dark from my natural colour what to do I want to look like my natural fair colour.. tel me perfect way to use it because after sometime I look sanwli but I'm not dark I'm actually fair n want to look same

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    1. The foundation seems to oxidize on your skin that is why it is changing color. To prevent this from happening, use a cleanser to remove any oily residue on your skin and use a primer before applying foundation. As for shades, depending on your skin undertone, the best way to choose the correct shade is to test it on your jawline. Hope this helps.

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  35. Hi sir i bought krylon stick fs38 can u olz guide me that ita sute on asian skin or not? Nd how we recognised that its original base

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    1. Hi, yes kryolan sticks have shades for every skin tone. To make sure it's real, always purchase from authorized sellers. Also take note of the packaging and smell of the product. Hope this helps.

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  36. kiran imtiaz plz help also ...i hv bout fs 45 ..but my color is normal not sanwali not fair ...but my cheeks are red ...now problm is i bout fs 45 whc some1 guide me on countr of krylon ....now i feel it is 1 shade liter thn my skin tone ...wat wud u suggest now

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    1. You should try fs 38 which is one shade darker with a yellow undertone.

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  37. hey.. i am mac nc35 but i dnt have a very strong yellow undertone. i have a slight yellow undertone. will fs38 work for me? kindly help

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    1. NC 35 is a light shade. You can try 3W or 4W to match with NC35. Hope this helps.

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  38. no strong yellow undertones..kind of medium yellow undertones.

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  39. Hi.. Mrei skin white hy.. But not much white... So me knsa shade use kru..

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  40. If i am using mac nc 20 then which shades suit me???

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  41. Hi kiran.my skin tone is medium to fair.fs 38 or 45 which work for me? What if i mix both shade?

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    1. FS 38 and FS 45 are almost one shade apart. Mixing them together will only create a light hue of a warm tone (if you use more of fs 38). What I personally suggest is sticking to one shade that best matches your skin tone.

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  42. Which shade of pancake suits with fs38 and tell e a shade of loose powder.

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    1. I believe the same shade range is available in the cake makeup. As for loose powder, try TL9.

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  43. I'm using fs 38 and I love it 😊

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  44. Is it original product of krylon..? Reply plzz

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  45. i bought ivory but my skin colour is normal which shade i should use

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    1. Ivory is a very light shade. For your perfect shade please swatch the foundation on your jawline to match your skintone.

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  46. I have yellow to neutral undertone..and my complexion is not dark,it is light...which shade is best?

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    1. I believe you should try FS 38. For the perfect match please visit a Kryolan counter and test shades on your jawline. Thanks

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    2. meri skin warm undertone h or skin type light drak h gandumi color kon c shade use kroun
      plz btaye

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    3. Try shade FS 38. I think that will suit your skin tone.

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