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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 matchClosest overall alternative: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation 310N

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

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
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
67
Wear (Wear & performance)
70
Skin (Skin suitability)
40
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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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. #2 · 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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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

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  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

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  3. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Warm Nude

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Warm Nude

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $12.99

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  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

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  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 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 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

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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 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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Where to buy 310N

Best price
$53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $14 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.