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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW35 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Tan · Warm · peach 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: Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation Medium Deep Warm 1

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW35Change shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Clinique
Medium Deep Warm 1
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $10 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Medium Deep 46 Warm

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW35Change shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
bareMinerals
Medium Deep 46 Warm
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
86
Wear (Wear & performance)
79
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $6 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 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    12 Warm
    Shade match 94
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: tan with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    4W Crème Brûlée
    Shade match 92
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stabilityNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    325 Tan Warm
    Shade match 96
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20.01 less (51%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stabilityContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20

    Medium Deep 45 Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for medium deep rich neutral skin with a subtle golden hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Sierra Slay
    Shade match 86
    $14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24.50 less (63%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · 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: medium Shade with neutral undertoness

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · J.Cat Beauty

    Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation

    Cappuccino
    Shade match 85
    $3.89$5.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$35.11 less (90%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Medium 180 W
    Shade match 93
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    18W
    Shade match 94
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim colour stability

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    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 with warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick

    450 Suede N
    Shade match 85
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim 24-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep skin with neutral/deep peachy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Tan Neutral
    Shade match 87
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneRadiant rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    53
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: tan with peachy to neutral undertone for deeper tan skin

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW35 (Tan · Warm · peach 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

    NW35

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW35

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Truffle

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Truffle

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Valley 8.25

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Valley 8.25

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    045 Tan

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 045 Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan

    $10.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Deep 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Deep 1

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Chocolat

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Chocolat

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $36

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

    C8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade C8

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $16.99

    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

Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation in Medium Deep Warm 1, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW35. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW35Closest shade matchMedium Deep Warm 1Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#c1794e#bf7c51Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared39
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage20FullLightDifferentLight coverage rather than full
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 overall69
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type40Normal, oilyCombination, dry, oilyBoth marketed for oily skin
Overall match 76/100Shade match 97/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation in Medium Deep Warm 1.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • SPF 45 instead of SPF 15

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Light rather than full coverage
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for normal skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

19 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 20%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15SPF 45
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Medium Deep 46 Warm, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW35. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW35Closest overall alternativeMedium Deep 46 WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#c1794e#c87a49Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth97TanMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · peachWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 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 overall76
Skin type76Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 95/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Medium Deep 46 Warm.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • SPF 20 instead of SPF 15

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 26%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFSPF 15SPF 20
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation Medium Deep Warm 1

Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $10 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Medium Deep 46 Warm

Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $6 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.