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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW33 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Tan · 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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Only showing matches made for combination skin, with medium coverage, without talc or alcohol denat.

  • 2 matches have no skin type listed and are not shown.
  • 5 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Saie Glowy Super Skin Tint Foundation 24

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW33Change shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Saie
24
Depth and undertone: Tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $1 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation 14: Medium Tan

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW33Change shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
NYX Professional Makeup
14: Medium Tan
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
79out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
81
Finish (Finish & visual result)
74
Wear (Wear & performance)
79
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
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

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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 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    19C
    Shade match 96
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim colour stability

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Medium Tan 18
    Shade match 81
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $0.50 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    43

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: tan skin w/ cool to neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    42 Tan Neutral
    Shade match 83
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · 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 colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: tan with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    40 Deep Neutral
    Shade match 77
    $38SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    64
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: neutral peach

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Medium To Tan Neutral
    Shade match 79
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23 less (59%)

    Matches: Claims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · 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 · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW33 (Tan · 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

    NC45

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC45

    • Slight colour difference
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $30

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Closest concealers

  1. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    470C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 470C

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W9.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W9.5

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $16.99

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

    055 Hazelnut

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 055 Hazelnut

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan

    $10.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Amande

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Amande

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    19NC

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 19NC

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    6 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 6 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Saie Glowy Super Skin Tint Foundation in 24, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW33. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW33Closest shade match24Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#b56e4d#b66d4aLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · rosyCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared54
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
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 overall38
Skin type38Normal, oilyNormal, dry, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 Saie Glowy Super Skin Tint Foundation in 24.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • 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
  • Not marketed for oily skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation in 14: Medium Tan, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW33. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW33Closest overall alternative14: Medium TanScore
Shade match55% of overall81
Colour84#b56e4d#b7653fClose colourColour difference 3.1 (0 is identical)
Depth95TanDeep tanCloseDepth difference: 2.8
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65Cool · rosyNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared74
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
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
Longevity6024-hour wear16-hour wearSome difference16-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall87
Skin type87Normal, oilyCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 81/100Medium 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 NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation in 14: Medium Tan.

Same or better

  • $25 less
  • Same matte finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 23%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Closest shade match

Saie Glowy Super Skin Tint Foundation 24

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $1 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation 14: Medium Tan

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

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.