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.
$15.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$23.01 less (59%)4.1 (9,493)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly lighter· Slightly cooler undertone· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 28% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 27% 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 · No SPF
Retailer shade note: very deep with neutral undertones
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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
34
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant 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 · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
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 shade match works
L'Oréal Paris Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint in 420 Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC65. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC65Closest shade match420 NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#4e2817#50291aLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Overall match 72/100Shade 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.
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 overall alternativeDeep 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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