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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW45 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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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick 04 Medium/Dark

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW45Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Live Tinted
04 Medium/Dark
Depth and undertone: Deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
49
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
99
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $3 more

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

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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. #2 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    NAMIBIA
    Shade match 78
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: D4 - Deep with warm undertones, and a red tone

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · KVD Beauty

    Good Apple Skin-Perfecting Hydrating Foundation Balm

    Deep 084
    Shade match 85
    $42.50Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $3.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for deep skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #4 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    59S Rich Sand
    Shade match 78
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deeper skin with warm, golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #5 · Revolution Beauty

    Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation

    F16.7NW
    Shade match 79
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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

    Retailer shade note: dark or deep skin tones with a warm red undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #6 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Golden Toffee
    Shade match 77
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$26.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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

    View match
  6. #7 · Revolution Beauty

    Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation

    F16NW
    Shade match 76
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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

    Retailer shade note: dark or deep skin tones with a warm red undertone

    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 NW45 (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

    NW45

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW45

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Deep 6C

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Deep 6C

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W10.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W10.5

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    57N rich

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 57N rich

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $32

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

    24N

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 24N

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    6C1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 6C1

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Hazelnut 8.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Hazelnut 8.1 Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $31

    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 match works

Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 04 Medium/Dark, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW45. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW45Closest match04 Medium/DarkScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#864b2b#804c2cVery close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionVery deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
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 overall76
Skin type76Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade 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

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To Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 04 Medium/Dark.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. 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 15Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy 04 Medium/Dark

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $3 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.