Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC65 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·Rich 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 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: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Matches: Same matte finish· Both claim transfer resistance· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly lighter· Slightly cooler undertone· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
76
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
87
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance
$35Ulta Beauty(product price)$4 less (10%)4.5 (732)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
52
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: very rich with neutral, slightly red undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
43
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · 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 · Not marketed for normal skin
$35Ulta Beauty(product price)$4 less (10%)4.5 (732)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
52
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: rich with neutral warm undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC65 (Rich 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 match works
bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Deep 65 Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC65. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC65Closest matchDeep 65 NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#4e2817#532a18Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Overall match 91/100Shade match 97/100High 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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