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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC5 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Light · 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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Revolution Beauty Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation F5NW

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Revolution Beauty
F5NW
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
58
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$25 less (64%)

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

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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. #2 · LORAC

    PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation

    03
    Shade match 93
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15

    Light 08
    Shade match 89
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $0.50 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: for very light neutral skin with a subtle yellow hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Clinique

    Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    CN 28 Ivory
    Shade match 78
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $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
    78
    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: very fair, cool-neutal undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20

    Light 21 Cool
    Shade match 78
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for very light cool skin with a pink hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    4 Warm
    Shade match 96
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 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
    96
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% 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: fair medium with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Maybelline

    Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C

    120
    Shade match 95
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$21.01 less (54%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    435 Rose Vanilla
    Shade match 79
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20.01 less (51%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

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

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    4 Cool
    Shade match 78
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    130 Medium Cool
    Shade match 80
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20.01 less (51%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Light Tones
    Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$24.41 less (63%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    76

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20

    Fair Ivory LN2
    Shade match 87
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: very fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #13 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    N32
    Shade match 88
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneRadiant rather than matte finishDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: true beige with neutral undertone for light to medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #14 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Light To Medium Neutral
    Shade match 89
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23 less (59%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #15 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    16 Light Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$9 less (23%)

    Matches: Claims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    80

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Low confidence· Digital match

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The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC5 (Light · Warm · golden 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

    N12

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade N12

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

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Closest concealers

  1. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Fair Warm

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Fair Warm

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    1N0

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 1N0

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    14.0 Light Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 14.0 Light Tan

    • Close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $30

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

    Cotton 2

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Cotton 2

    • Close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1W Warm

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1W Warm

    • Close colour
    • Light · Warm · yellow undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Marshmallow 1.3 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Marshmallow 1.3 Golden

    • Close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

    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 match works

Revolution Beauty Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation in F5NW, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC5Closest matchF5NWScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour95#e6bda0#e7ba99Very close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarmClosefrom 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 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 overall76
Skin type76Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Revolution Beauty Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation in F5NW.

Same or better

  • $25 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

13 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy F5NW

Match price
$14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$25 less (64%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.