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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW44 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Deep · Cool 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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  • 12 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.
  • 3 matches have no skin type listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 Sweet Espresso

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

The match
BLK/OPL
Sweet Espresso
Depth and undertone: Deep
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
80out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
85
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
49
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Shade match
85out of 100
Colour
87
Depth
100
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$24.50 less (63%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $8.21 at Target

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW44 (Deep · Cool 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

    NC60

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC60

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

Closest concealers

  1. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    4R76

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4R76

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $35

  2. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    60N mahogany

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 60N mahogany

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $32

  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Anise 11.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Anise 11.5

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

  4. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    065 Coffee

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 065 Coffee

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $10.99

  5. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Spiced Rum

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Spiced Rum

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

  6. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    7N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 7N

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 in Sweet Espresso, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW44. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW44Closest matchSweet EspressoScore
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour87#7d452e#774836Very close colourColour difference 2.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone70CoolUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
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 overall49
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade 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 BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 in Sweet Espresso.

Same or better

  • $24.50 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15SPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy Sweet Espresso

Match price
$14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$24.50 less (63%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $8.21 at Target

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.