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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: Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 8N2 Rich Espresso

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
Estée Lauder
8N2 Rich Espresso
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
92out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
99
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $16 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation Mali

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
NARS
Mali
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
79
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $16 more

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

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 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    PORT LOUIS
    Shade match 91
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stabilityNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: D7.5 - Very rich deep with neutral undertones and a red tone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

    485
    Shade match 89
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stabilityDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    60H mahogany honey
    Shade match 89
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

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

    Differences: Does not claim colour stabilityContains listed fragranceNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with warm, peach undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Neutral Chestnut (N-100)
    Shade match 88
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stabilityContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Rich, neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    60G Mahogany Golden
    Shade match 84
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with very warm, golden or olive undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation

    Sable
    Shade match 77
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 40% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: rich with rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Cool Espresso (C-116)
    Shade match 78
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Rich, cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · 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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  9. #11 · Jane Iredale

    Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation

    84 Deeper
    Shade match 87
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperRadiant rather than matte finishBuildable 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

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 8N2 Rich Espresso, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC63. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC63Closest shade match8N2 Rich EspressoScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour93#63321e#5e3322Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionRich deepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared43
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant 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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall40
Longevity4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type87Normal, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 72/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 8N2 Rich Espresso.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • SPF 45 instead of SPF 15

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • 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
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

17 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 18%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15SPF 45
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

NARS Natural Matte Longwear 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 overall alternativeMaliScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour93#63321e#683825Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth94Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 3.4
Retailer descriptionRich deepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 overall79
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 overall87
Skin type87Normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade 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 NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in Mali.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 8N2 Rich Espresso

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $16 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

NARS Natural Matte Longwear 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

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.