Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation N6.5 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone
Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).
Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.
Ranked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: light-medium with neutral subtle golden undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 34% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
61
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
54
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
43
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/oily skin
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
$16Ulta Beauty(product price)$23 less (59%)4.0 (94)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
48
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: Light-medium with warm undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
0
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation N6.5 (Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.
Why the closest shade match works
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation in 310N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in N6.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeN6.5Closest shade match310NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#e3a983#e9ac88Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type100%40Normal, oilyNormal, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 96/100High confidence· Digital match
Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.
bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Soft Medium 11, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in N6.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeN6.5Closest overall alternativeSoft Medium 11How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%97#e3a983#e1a77fLooks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall61
Longevity30%4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall43
Skin type100%43Normal, oilyCombination, oilyBoth marketed for oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 94/100Medium confidence· Digital match
Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.
31 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth and undertone; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and skin suitability. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.
Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.
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