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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation N6.5 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

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%).

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Closest shade match: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation 310N

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
N6.5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Lancôme
310N
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
97
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $14 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 2N2 Buff

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
N6.5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Estée Lauder
2N2 Buff
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
60
Skin (Skin suitability)
40
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $13 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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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.

  1. #3 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    29N Light-Medium Neutral
    Shade match 85
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    CN 74 Beige
    Shade match 96
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta BeautySame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation

    Medium Tan
    Shade match 94
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: golden beige shade with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    P 06
    Shade match 88
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7.90 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation

    3W1 Dusk
    Shade match 94
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Claims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    69
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Fair 40 W
    Shade match 94
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Claims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes 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

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation

    3W0 Sandstone
    Shade match 92
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Claims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    69
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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.

From the same range

  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW18

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW18

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $30

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Closest concealers

  1. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    2N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 2N1

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Warm Nude

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Warm Nude

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Drift 3.8

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Drift 3.8

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Tan

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    140

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 140

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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 match310NScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#e3a983#e9ac88Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth97Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall70
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type40Normal, 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation in 310N.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • SPF 27 instead of SPF 15

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for oily skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 19%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFSPF 15SPF 27
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 2N2 Buff, 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 alternative2N2 BuffScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour94#e3a983#e5a57fVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall60
Longevity3524-hour wear36-hour wearDifferent36-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type40Normal, oilyDry, combination, oilyBoth marketed for oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 92/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 2N2 Buff.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for normal skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

17 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 32%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation 310N

Best price
$53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $14 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 2N2 Buff

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $13 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.