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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC17 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 match: Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Medium Neutral

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC17Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Medium Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$23 less (59%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation Light 27 Neutral

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC17Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
bareMinerals
Light 27 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
96out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
91
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView 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. #3 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW18
    Shade match 97
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    69
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: beige with neutral undertone for light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20

    Light 27 Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stabilityContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for light neutral skin with a subtle yellow hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    4C
    Shade match 97
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    69
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light medium with cool, subtle neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    25N MOCHA
    Shade match 97
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (36%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stabilityContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Sand
    Shade match 93
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$26.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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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  6. #8 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Warm Beige
    Shade match 90
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$26.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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

    View match
  7. #9 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Natural Beige
    Shade match 89
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$26.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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

    View match
  8. #10 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    27C COOL BEIGE
    Shade match 88
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (36%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light medium with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    13 Medium
    Shade match 89
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% 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 · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Medium Warm
    Shade match 90
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23 less (59%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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 · No SPF

    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 NC17 (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

    NW15

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW15

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Sepia 5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Sepia 5

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $39

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

    3N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3N Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    11 Light Neutral

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 11 Light Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Light/Medium 2.5N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Light/Medium 2.5N

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $31

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

    385 Amber

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 385 Amber

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light

    $15.99

    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 shade match works

Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Medium Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC17. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC17Closest shade matchMedium NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#daa67a#d8a678Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall49
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
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation in Medium Neutral.

Same or better

  • $23 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 26%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation in Light 27 Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC17. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC17Closest overall alternativeLight 27 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#daa67a#deaa80Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium lightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 overall91
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 96/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation in Light 27 Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim colour stability
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Ulta Beauty Collection Complexion Crush Foundation Medium Neutral

Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$23 less (59%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation Light 27 Neutral

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

31 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.