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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC38 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Medium · 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%).

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Closest shade match: Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation BD61

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC38Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Chanel
BD61
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $30 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation 330W

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC38Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Gucci
330W
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
94out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
79
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $30 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 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    6.25
    Shade match 97
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

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

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    91
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm peach

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Chanel

    ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation

    BD71
    Shade match 95
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30 more

    Matches: Very close 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
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · 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: very intense dark-medium shade, golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Clinique

    Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    CN 78 Nutty
    Shade match 82
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 27% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Anastasia Beverly Hills

    Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation

    4WO
    Shade match 93
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with warm olive undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Moorea - Medium Dark 2.3
    Shade match 95
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    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: MD2.3 - medium-deep with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Max Cover Camouflage Foundation For Face and Body SPF 15

    4W1 Honey Bronze
    Shade match 97
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $16 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
    39
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    24W Power
    Shade match 95
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 32% 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 · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep warm-golden

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    ARUBA
    Shade match 76
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: M6 - Medium to medium-deep with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation

    420W
    Shade match 76
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    91
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: Medium-Deep with Red Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Syracuse
    Shade match 97
    $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
    97
    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: MD1 - medium to medium-deep with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    32 Medium Neutral
    Shade match 87
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% 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 with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Tahoe - Medium Dark 2
    Shade match 87
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · 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 - medium-deep with warm undertones, and an olive tone

    High 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 NC38 (Medium · Warm · peach 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

    NC30

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC30

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

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Closest concealers

  1. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    380W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 380W

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    4W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    2N35

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2N35

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

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

    Khaki 6.25

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Khaki 6.25

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

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Toasted Almond 5.3 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Toasted Almond 5.3 Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Caramel

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Caramel

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm 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

Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in BD61, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC38. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC38Closest shade matchBD61Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#cc9867#c9996bLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · peachWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall67
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
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 88/100Shade 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 Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in BD61.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 31%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation in 330W, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC38. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC38Closest overall alternative330WScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#cc9867#ca966aVery close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosefrom 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 overall79
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 overall87
Skin type87Normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 94/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation in 330W.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 24%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation BD61

Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $30 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation 330W

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $30 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.