Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC27 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·Medium light · Warm · peach 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: Very close colour· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
69
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF
Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
87
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF
Retailer shade note: Medium with Cool Neutral Undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC27 (Medium light · Warm · peach 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
Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation in Light Medium Warm 2, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC27. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC27Closest shade matchLight Medium Warm 2How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#dca07c#d8a079Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared39
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%20FullLightDifferentLight 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 overall69
Longevity30%3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
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%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type100%40Normal, oilyCombination, dry, oilyBoth marketed for oily skin
Overall match 75/100Shade match 96/100High 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.
Ciele tint & PROTECT medium coverage serum foundation in 05 | Medium, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC27. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC27Closest overall alternative05 | MediumHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%100#dca07c#dca07cLooks identicalColour difference 0.0 (0 is identical)
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall49
Longevity30%4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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%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 overall87
Skin type100%87Normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 76/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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.
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.
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