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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC47 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Deep tan · 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: Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation 36 Tan Warm

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC47Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Well People
36 Tan Warm
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
88
Depth
98
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$21Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$18 less (46%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 Warm Dark 26

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC47Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
bareMinerals
Warm Dark 26
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
61
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $0.50 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC47 (Deep tan · 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

    NW43

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW43

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Salted Caramel 7.3 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Salted Caramel 7.3 Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

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

    Umber 9

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Umber 9

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Dark 5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Dark 5W

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    21W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 21W

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    49W tan-deep warm

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 49W tan-deep warm

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm undertone

    $32

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

    3N59

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 3N59

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

    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

Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation in 36 Tan Warm, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC47. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC47Closest shade match36 Tan WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour88#b46c3d#b07249Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth98Deep tanTanCloseDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared61
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall58
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 overall80
Skin type80Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 92/100High 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 Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation in 36 Tan Warm.

Same or better

  • $18 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Warm Dark 26, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC47. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC47Closest overall alternativeWarm Dark 26Score
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour86#b46c3d#ab6536Very close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Depth91Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 4.2
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
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 overall61
Longevity4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 83/100Shade match 90/100High 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 bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Warm Dark 26.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Runs slightly deeper
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 1%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15SPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation 36 Tan Warm

Best price
$21Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$18 less (46%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 Warm Dark 26

Match price
$39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $0.50 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.