Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW47 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·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%).
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.
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 31% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF
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.
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
R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in deep 9 w, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW47. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW47Closest shade matchdeep 9 wHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%85#7c451f#7f4c2dVery close colourColour difference 3.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%94Very deepDeepCloseDepth difference: 3.4
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall52
Longevity30%4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall0
Skin type100%0Normal, oilyCombinationMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 78/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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.
bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Warm Deep 27, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW47. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW47Closest overall alternativeWarm Deep 27How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour60%89#7c451f#814113Very close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Overall match 80/100Shade match 84/100High 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.
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.
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