Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC60 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 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.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Light rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
16
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Light 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
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
87
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
$8Ulta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)4.5 (40,486)
Matches: Near-identical swatch 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
97
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
80
Looks identical · 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: Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable 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 · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Retailer shade note: deep skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
67
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: D3 - deep with neutral undertones, and an olive tone
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
67
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 31% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
Retailer shade note: dark-deep shade, golden undertone
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC60 (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
Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation in 24 N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC60. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC60Closest shade match24 NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#8b5533#8d5433Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall58
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%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%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type100%87Normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 in WN 124 Sienna, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC60. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC60Closest overall alternativeWN 124 SiennaHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%93#8b5533#85502eVery close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%95DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 3.0
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type100%87Normal, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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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