Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC37 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·Medium · Neutral · neutral 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 neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
87
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
67
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: MD2.6 - medium-deep with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% 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 · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium with warm golden undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC37 (Medium · Neutral · neutral 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 shade match works
Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 16, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC37. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC37Closest shade match16How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%99#d99365#d99264Looks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared34
Finish35%12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant 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 overall63
Longevity30%3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type100%40Normal, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 73/100Shade 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.
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 415W, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC37. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC37Closest overall alternative415WHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%93#d99365#d09165Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 91/100High 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.
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.
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