Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC63 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·Very deep · Neutral · neutral 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.
$34Ulta Beauty(product price)$5 less (13%)4.5 (9,894)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% 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 colour stability
Retailer shade note: rich brown skin w/neutral undertones
$19.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$19.01 less (49%)4.3 (275)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
79
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: very deep, neutral rosy undertones
$38Ulta Beauty(product price)$1 less (3%)4.8 (950)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Light-medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
52
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Light-medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Light-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
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly deeper· Radiant rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
42
Wear & performance
67
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: deeper with neutral undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC63 (Very deep · Neutral · neutral 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 match works
Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 03 Dark, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC63. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC63Closest match03 DarkHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%93#63321e#5c2f1eVery close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Overall match 81/100Shade match 91/100High 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.
32 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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