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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC63 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

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%).

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Closest shade match: NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Mali

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC63Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
NARS
Mali
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
100
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $16 more

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

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Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer 460 Rich Neutral

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC63Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
460 Rich Neutral
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
67
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$20.01 less (51%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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. #3 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15

    Coffee DPN4
    Shade match 90
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation

    Tiramisu
    Shade match 89
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Claims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    43

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: deepest with golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    450 Rich Cool
    Shade match 79
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20.01 less (51%)

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

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

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

    Very close colour · 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

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Fenty Beauty

    Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation

    490
    Shade match 92
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Port Louis
    Shade match 89
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% 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: D.75 - very rich deep with neutral undertones and a red tone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation

    Hazelnut
    Shade match 82
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    43

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: deepest with rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. #9 · Estée Lauder

    Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45

    8N2 Rich Espresso
    Shade match 92
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertone

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant 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 · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deepest with neutral rich-brown undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

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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.

From the same range

  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC63

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC63

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

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  1. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    60H mahogany honey

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 60H mahogany honey

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

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  2. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Maple Syrup 8.2 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Maple Syrup 8.2 Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

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  3. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    175

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 175

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $12.99

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  4. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Cocoa

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Cocoa

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    8C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 8C

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $38

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  6. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    27W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 27W

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Warm undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Mali, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC63. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC63Closest shade matchMaliScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour99#63321e#62321eLooks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionRich deepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium 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 overall40
Skin type40Normal, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 79/100Shade 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 NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Mali.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for oily skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer in 460 Rich Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC63. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC63Closest overall alternative460 Rich NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour93#63321e#5e3020Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very deepRich deepCloseDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionRich deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared79
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall67
Longevity2024-hour wear48-hour wearDifferent48-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 84/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To L'Oréal Paris Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer in 460 Rich Neutral.

Same or better

  • $20.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Contains alcohol denat.
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Mali

Match price
$55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $16 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer 460 Rich Neutral

Match price
$18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$20.01 less (51%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $14.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.