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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW20 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Medium · 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: Lancôme Rénergie Lift Makeup Lightweight Liquid Foundation SPF 27 260 Bisque N

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW20Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Lancôme
260 Bisque N
Depth and undertone: Medium light
Finish and coverage: Luminous · Full coverage
Shade match
89out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
98
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$63Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $24 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation 107.5 Ivory Beige

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW20Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
107.5 Ivory Beige
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
85
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
79
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$10.43WalmartWalmart
$28.57 less (73%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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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 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation

    28H Light-Medium Honey
    Shade match 76
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Wet n Wild

    PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation

    Buff Bisque
    Shade match 87
    $5.24$7.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$33.76 less (87%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    43

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% 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 · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Lancôme

    Rénergie Lift Makeup Lightweight Liquid Foundation SPF 27

    350 Dore 10 N
    Shade match 87
    $63Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $24 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Luminous rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    46
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Luminous · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Luminous rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW20 (Medium · 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

    • Slight colour difference
    • Light medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

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  1. 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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $30

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  2. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    395 Walnut

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

    • Looks identical
    • Medium

    $15.99

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  3. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    2C1

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $34

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  4. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

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

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

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  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. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Light Tan

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Light Tan

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $12

    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

Lancôme Rénergie Lift Makeup Lightweight Liquid Foundation SPF 27 in 260 Bisque N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW20. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW20Closest shade match260 Bisque NScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour94#d59975#da9a71Very close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70Cool · rosyUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared46
Finish0MatteLuminousDifferentLuminous 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 overall70
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 75/100Shade 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 Lancôme Rénergie Lift Makeup Lightweight Liquid Foundation SPF 27 in 260 Bisque N.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • SPF 27 instead of SPF 15

Different

  • Luminous finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

No ingredient list for one product, so overlap is not known. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeNo ingredient list
FragranceNot listedNo ingredient list
Drying alcoholNot listedNo ingredient list
SPFSPF 15SPF 27
Overlap
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Why the closest overall alternative works

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in 107.5 Ivory Beige, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW20. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW20Closest overall alternative107.5 Ivory BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour90#d59975#cf9c7dVery close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65Cool · rosyNeutralSome differencecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall79
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, oilyNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 85/100Medium 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 L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation in 107.5 Ivory Beige.

Same or better

  • $28.57 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Lancôme Rénergie Lift Makeup Lightweight Liquid Foundation SPF 27 260 Bisque N

Match price
$63Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $24 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation 107.5 Ivory Beige

Best price
$10.43WalmartWalmart
$28.57 less (73%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

WalmartView at Walmart

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.