Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW10 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·Fair · Cool · pink 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 matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Retailer shade note: fair or light skin tones with a neutral undertone
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
67
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF
Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
54
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
43
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool 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: very fair with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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 · No SPF
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW10 (Fair · Cool · pink 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
Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 1C, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW10. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW10Closest shade match1CHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%98#edc8ad#edc8abLooks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared58
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall67
Longevity30%7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type100%40Normal, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 99/100High 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.
Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 16N Fair-Light Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW10. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW10Closest overall alternative16N Fair-Light NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#edc8ad#efccb5Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall72
Longevity30%3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type100%87Normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 96/100High 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.
31 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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