Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC16 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·Light medium · 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 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.
$8Ulta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)4.5 (40,486)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
80
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
67
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim colour stability
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
99
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
67
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC16 (Light medium · 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
Rabanne Fresh Touch 24H Radiant Foundation in 20N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC16. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC16Closest shade match20NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%99#deb392#dcb291Looks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Overall match 74/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 25 Light Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC16. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC16Closest overall alternative25 Light NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#deb392#dbb294Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall70
Longevity30%7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall80
Skin type100%80Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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.
32 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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