Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW33 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·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%).
Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
Matches: Same cool undertone· Same matte finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
67
Skin suitability
76
Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 31% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly deeper· Radiant rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF
Retailer shade note: medium-deep with cool undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly lighter· Radiant rather than matte finish· Light-medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
36
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Radiant · Light-medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Radiant rather than matte finish · Light-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 normal/oily skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
$20Ulta Beauty(product price)$19 less (49%)3.7 (146)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
53
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · 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 (699)
Matches: Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium 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
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
75
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
48
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer 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 NW33 (Tan · 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
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 match24How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%98#b56e4d#b66d4aLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared54
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
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 overall49
Longevity30%4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall38
Skin type100%38Normal, 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.
Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 5C Cortado, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW33. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW33Closest overall alternative5C CortadoHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%93#b56e4d#b96b45Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 89/100Shade 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.
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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