Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC5 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·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%).
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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
43
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin
Retailer shade note: fair skin w/neutral to golden undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage· No 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
$18.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$20.01 less (51%)4.4 (40,035)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Does 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
Matches: Same matte finish· Same full coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· No 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
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.
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
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation in 105W, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC5Closest shade match105WHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#e6bda0#e7c0a1Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type100%40Normal, oilyNormal, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 83/100Shade 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.
CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 in Buff Beige, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC5Closest overall alternativeBuff BeigeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%97#e6bda0#eabd9eLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionVery fairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 87/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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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