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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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  • Full2
  • Buildable0

Finish

  • Matte2
  • Natural0
  • Radiant0
  • Luminous0

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Fragrance-free2No drying alcohol2Vegan0Cruelty-free0Oil-free0With SPF2Mineral0

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation Tan

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

The match
IT Cosmetics
Tan
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
43
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Same price

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 Natural Matte Foundation

    Tan Warm
    Shade match 87
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    43

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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 · Not marketed for normal skin

    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

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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation in Tan, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in N6. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeN6Closest matchTanScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#db9c75#db966fVery close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium lightMediumCloseDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
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 overall43
Skin type43Normal, oilyCombination, oilyBoth marketed for oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation in Tan.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • SPF 40 instead of SPF 15

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
  • Not marketed for normal skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

13 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 25%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15SPF 40
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy Tan

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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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.