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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW47 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Very deep · Warm 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%).

Closest shade match: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation 530W

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

The match
Lancôme
530W
Depth and undertone: Deep · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
95
Undertone
100
Match price
$53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $14 more

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

Closest overall alternative: Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Chestnut (W-108)

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

The match
Bobbi Brown
Chestnut (W-108)
Depth and undertone: Deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $19 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. 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 very deep neutral skin with a peach hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Neutral Warm Walnut (NW-092)
    Shade match 88
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

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

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

    Very 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, neutral warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    535 Espresso
    Shade match 85
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20.01 less (51%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesContains listed fragrance

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20

    Dark Almond DG6
    Shade match 95
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural 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

    Retailer shade note: dark brown with golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 84
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $0.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability

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

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Deep Honey
    Shade match 89
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    43

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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 · Not marketed for normal skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Deep
    Shade match 87
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    43

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm 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 · Not marketed for normal skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW47 (Very deep · Warm 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

    NW50

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW50

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

Closest concealers

  1. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    C7

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade C7

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Warm undertone

    $16.99

  2. Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer

    Coffee

    Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer, shade Coffee

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep

    $14.99

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

    Chai

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

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

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

    4Y73

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4Y73

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

  5. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Cacao

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Cacao

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Warm undertone

    $36

  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

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $31

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

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation in 530W, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW47. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW47Closest shade match530WScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#7c451f#824a25Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth95Very deepDeepCloseDepth difference: 3.1
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 overall70
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
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type40Normal, oilyNormal, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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 Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation in 530W.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • SPF 27 instead of SPF 15

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for oily skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFSPF 15SPF 27
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Chestnut (W-108), against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW47. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW47Closest overall alternativeChestnut (W-108)Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#7c451f#83461aVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very deepDeepCloseDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionVery deepRich deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared82
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage60FullMediumSome differenceMedium 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 overall82
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall87
Skin type87Normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Chestnut (W-108).

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

16 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 23%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (linalool)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15SPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation 530W

Match price
$53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $14 more

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

Closest overall alternative

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Chestnut (W-108)

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $19 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.