Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW15 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·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%).
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.
$18.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$20.01 less (51%)4.1 (2,064)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
67
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Matches: Same matte finish· Same full coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly deeper· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
76
Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel
$19.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$19.01 less (49%)4.3 (275)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly lighter· Slightly warmer undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
74
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
79
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural 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 · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
53
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · 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 · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
$16Ulta Beauty(product price)$23 less (59%)4.3 (2,230)
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
53
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Light 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
$14Ulta Beauty(product price)$25 less (64%)4.1 (33)
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Light rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
29
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant 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
Matches: Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly lighter· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural 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
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.
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
Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 8.5, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW15. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW15Closest shade match8.5How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%93#dd9b70#d79d73Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared34
Finish35%12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant 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 overall63
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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type100%40Normal, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 73/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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.
Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation in 322, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW15. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW15Closest overall alternative322How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour60%92#dd9b70#e29c69Very close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Overall match 87/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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.
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.
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Ulta Beauty(product price)$20.01 less (51%)
