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

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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: NYX Professional Makeup Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation 12 Natural

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
N6Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
NYX Professional Makeup
12 Natural
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
100
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
Shade match
100out of 100
Colour
100
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$14.97WalmartWalmart
$24.03 less (62%)

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 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation

    10 Nude
    Shade match 96
    $14.99TargetTarget$24.01 less (62%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Buildable 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 · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation

    14 True Beige
    Shade match 93
    $9.03WalmartWalmart$29.97 less (77%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Buildable 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 · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation

    09 Light Nude
    Shade match 90
    $12.60WalmartWalmart$26.40 less (68%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Buildable 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 · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$9 less (23%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    80

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    26 Medium Warm
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$9 less (23%)

    Matches: Claims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    80

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Maybelline

    Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation Hyaluronic Acid

    210
    Shade match 86
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23.01 less (59%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light-medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Maybelline

    Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation Hyaluronic Acid

    220
    Shade match 86
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23.01 less (59%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light-medium 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 (Medium light · Neutral 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

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    33.5 Tan Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 33.5 Tan Natural

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4N Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    395 Walnut

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 395 Walnut

    • Very close colour
    • Medium

    $15.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium Golden

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

    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

NYX Professional Makeup Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation in 12 Natural, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in N6. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeN6Closest match12 NaturalScore
Shade match55% of overall100
Colour100#db9c75#db9c75Looks identicalColour difference 0.0 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable 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 overall40
Longevity4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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 overall87
Skin type87Normal, oilyCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 100/100Medium 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.

How scoring works

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To NYX Professional Makeup Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation in 12 Natural.

Same or better

  • $24.03 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than full coverage

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

No ingredient list for one product, so overlap is not known. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeNo ingredient list
FragranceNot listedNo ingredient list
Drying alcoholNot listedNo ingredient list
SPFSPF 15Not listed
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Where to buy 12 Natural

Best price
$14.97WalmartWalmart
$24.03 less (62%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

WalmartView at Walmart

How these matches are scored

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.