Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation N6 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·Medium light · Neutral 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 shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim colour stability
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Light rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
39
Wear & performance
69
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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 warm peach undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF
Retailer shade note: Light Medium with Warm Undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation N6 (Medium light · Neutral 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
Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 296N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in N6. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeN6Closest shade match296NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%92#db9c75#d39c76Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared54
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall91
Longevity30%7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type100%87Normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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.
Clinique Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer in WN 48 Oat, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in N6. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeN6Closest overall alternativeWN 48 OatHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%93#db9c75#dca27cVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type100%87Normal, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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.
30 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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