Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC30 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·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%).
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 warm undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does 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
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
99
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
$16Ulta Beauty(product price)$23 less (59%)4.0 (94)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No 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
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium 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
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Light rather than full coverage· No 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
Matches: Same matte finish· Same full coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly deeper· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does 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
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.
Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.
Why the closest match works
L'Oréal Paris Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation in 470 Radiant Honey, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC30. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC30Closest match470 Radiant HoneyHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%99#d5a57c#d5a57dLooks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Overall match 89/100Shade 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.
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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