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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW15 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Medium light · Cool · rosy 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: Revolution Beauty Superdewy Cushion Foundation Medium Tan Cool

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW15Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Revolution Beauty
Medium Tan Cool
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
90
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$25 less (64%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation B110

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW15Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Chanel
B110
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Overall match
72out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
53
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $42 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 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Natural Fluid Foundation

    NN 6
    Shade match 86
    $51.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $12.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishLight rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    47
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Light 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

    Retailer shade note: Neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 75
    $30TargetTarget$9 less (23%)

    Matches: Claims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    80

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW15 (Medium light · Cool · rosy 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

    NW15

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW15

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    2C1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 2C1

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    32 Tan Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 32 Tan Bronze

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    040 Caramel

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 040 Caramel

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light

    $10.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Pearl 4

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Pearl 4

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    395 Walnut

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 395 Walnut

    • Very close colour
    • Medium

    $15.99

    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

Revolution Beauty Superdewy Cushion Foundation in Medium Tan Cool, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW15. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW15Closest shade matchMedium Tan CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#dd9b70#dba17bVery close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Cool · rosyCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared29
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage40FullLightDifferentLight coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall49
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
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 70/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Revolution Beauty Superdewy Cushion Foundation in Medium Tan Cool.

Same or better

  • $25 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • Light 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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation in B110, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW15. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW15Closest overall alternativeB110Score
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour97#dd9b70#e19d72Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65Cool · rosyNeutralSome differencecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared53
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 overall76
Skin type76Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 72/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation in B110.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same full coverage

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • 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
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Revolution Beauty Superdewy Cushion Foundation Medium Tan Cool

Match price
$14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$25 less (64%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation B110

Match price
$81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $42 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

30 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.