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.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
67
Skin suitability
87
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 27% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutal undertones
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
98
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
$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
$29Ulta Beauty(product price)$10 less (26%)4.6 (558)
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural matte rather than matte finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
88
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural matte rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 34% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium 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 · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · 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 · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · 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
Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 5N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC16. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC16Closest shade match5NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%98#deb392#deb18fLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared58
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
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 overall67
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%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 overall40
Skin type100%40Normal, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 81/100Shade 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.
bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Light 28 Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC16. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC16Closest overall alternativeLight 28 NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#deb392#dfaf8bVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Overall match 90/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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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