Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC58 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·Deep · Neutral 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: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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 deep skin with warm golden undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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: dark or deep skin tones with a warm red undertone
$8Ulta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)4.5 (40,486)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% 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 · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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: dark or deep skin tones with a warm red undertone
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral 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
98
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
39
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% 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 · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF
$24Ulta Beauty(product price)$15 less (38%)3.9 (396)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
99
Finish & visual result
34
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant 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 · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC58 (Deep · Neutral 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
Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 7.5N Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC58. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC58Closest shade match7.5N NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%99#8d5030#8e5130Looks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 78/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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.
Juvia's Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation in 240 Lagos, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC58. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC58Closest overall alternative240 LagosHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%93#8d5030#8f4e28Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 92/100Shade 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.
33 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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