Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC38 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·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%).
Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
$16Ulta Beauty(product price)$23 less (59%)4.0 (94)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim colour stability· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap
Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
Retailer shade note: for medium to tan skin with warm undertones
Matches: Very close 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
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
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does 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
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Same matte finish
Differences: No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF
Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a neutral warm undertone
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does 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
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.
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 matchBD61How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#cc9867#c9996bLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
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.
L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder in 260 Golden Sun, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC38. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC38Closest overall alternative260 Golden SunHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%93#cc9867#cf9460Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 95/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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.
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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