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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC30 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Medium light · Warm · golden 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: Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick 13 Medium

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC30Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Live Tinted
13 Medium
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $3 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder 220 Sand

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC30Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
220 Sand
Depth and undertone: Light medium
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
91
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$20.01 less (51%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · lowest price $14.99 at Target

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    6.5 Buttermilk
    Shade match 97
    $41SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    76
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 30% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Lancôme

    Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation

    360 Versatile Honey III (W)
    Shade match 97
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Chanel

    ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation

    BD51
    Shade match 97
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 31% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: dark-medium shade, golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Barcelona
    Shade match 99
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    99
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    58
    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 · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: M4 - Medium to medium-deep with warm undertones, and a peach tone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Fenty Beauty

    Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation

    240
    Shade match 98
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Medium Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23 less (59%)

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm 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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  7. #9 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    24N
    Shade match 88
    $24SephoraSephora$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim transfer resistanceBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium-dark with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

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

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneRadiant rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    53
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium beige with peachy to neutral undertone for medium skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Warm 240
    Shade match 98
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    52
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% 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 · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Fenty Beauty

    Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint

    9
    Shade match 96
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishLight rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    47
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Smashbox

    Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation

    Medium Tan 20 Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · 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: medium tan neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Well People

    Supernatural Complexion Stick

    18 Light Warm
    Shade match 96
    $18.20$26Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$20.80 less (53%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishLight rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    49
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Light 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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  13. #15 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    NW18
    Shade match 87
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneRadiant rather than matte finishDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: beige with neutral undertone for light skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Medium Tones
    Shade match 76
    $14.59TargetTarget$24.41 less (63%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

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

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC30 (Medium light · Warm · golden 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

    NC27

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC27

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $30

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Closest concealers

  1. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    23.5 Medium Amber

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 23.5 Medium Amber

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Biscuit

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Biscuit

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    410 Bisque W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 410 Bisque W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    310W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 310W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $24

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

    4W Warm

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4W Warm

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · yellow undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Biscuit

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Biscuit

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 13 Medium, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC30. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC30Closest shade match13 MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#d5a57c#d6a47aLooks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 85/100Shade match 99/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 13 Medium.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same 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)

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

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

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder in 220 Sand, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC30. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC30Closest overall alternative220 SandScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour95#d5a57c#d8aa82Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium lightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70Warm · goldenUnknownSome differencefrom 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 91/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder in 220 Sand.

Same or better

  • $20.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • 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
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
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

Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick 13 Medium

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $3 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder 220 Sand

Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$20.01 less (51%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · lowest price $14.99 at Target

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.