Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC45.5 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·Medium tan · 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 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%)4.3 (699)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · 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 · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% 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 · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · 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 · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: deep with warm golden undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
42
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Retailer shade note: tan-deep with warm gold undertones
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · 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
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
61
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% 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 not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: deep with red golden undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC45.5 (Medium tan · 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 shade match works
L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W8 Warm Medium Deep, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC45.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC45.5Closest shade matchW8 Warm Medium DeepHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#bf835a#bc805aLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Overall match 76/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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.
MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Amber, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC45.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC45.5Closest overall alternativeAmberHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#bf835a#be8153Very close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 overall70
Longevity30%7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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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