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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW46 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: Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation Maple

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW46Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Too Faced
Maple
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
88
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
99
Undertone
65
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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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 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Cool Walnut (C-096)
    Shade match 90
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stabilityContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    87

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Deep, cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    14 Cool
    Shade match 89
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    400 Deep Cool
    Shade match 89
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$20.01 less (51%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #5 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation

    Chestnut
    Shade match 82
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

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

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 40% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral to golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #6 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    14 Neutral
    Shade match 84
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    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 NW46 (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

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Closest concealers

  1. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Dark/Deep 5.5C

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Dark/Deep 5.5C

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Cool · pink undertone

    $31

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

    57N rich

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

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. 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

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $35

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

    N11

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N11

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. 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

    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

Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation in Maple, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW46. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW46Closest matchMapleScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour99#844221#844323Looks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared79
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 overall88
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 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 overall87
Skin type87Normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 90/100High 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 Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation in Maple.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

22 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 40%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy Maple

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.