Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW13 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·Light · 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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: light with warm subtle olive undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
87
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Retailer shade note: fair to light with peach/yellow undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW13 (Light · 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
Drunk Elephant Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation in Fair 3N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW13. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW13Closest shade matchFair 3NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#f0bc98#f6bf96Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared68
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall51
Longevity30%3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type100%87Normal, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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.
bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Light 27 Cool, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW13. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW13Closest overall alternativeLight 27 CoolHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%95#f0bc98#e9b894Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.5
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 85/100Shade match 88/100High 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.
Ulta Beauty
SephoraCosts $19 more
