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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW48 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Very 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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Only showing matches with a matte finish, in powder form, without alcohol denat.

  • 17 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation 7C Chocolate Ganache

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW48Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Laura Mercier
7C Chocolate Ganache
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
79
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
89
Depth
100
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $15 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Lancôme

    Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation

    550 Suede (C)
    Shade match 89
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15

    Golden Deep 28
    Shade match 83
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $0.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    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 cool undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: for extra deep neutral skin with a subtle red hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Dior

    Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation

    8N IN
    Shade match 80
    $64SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim 24-hour wearBoth claim transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    43

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very dark skin with neutral beige undertones

    High 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 NW48 (Very 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

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Dark/Deep 5.5C

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

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Cool · pink undertone

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. 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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Anise 11.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Anise 11.5

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

    $39

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

    25C

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 25C

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $30

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

    60N mahogany

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

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $32

    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

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 7C Chocolate Ganache, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW48. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW48Closest match7C Chocolate GanacheScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour89#804228#7b4430Very close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionVery deepRich deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 overall79
Longevity6024-hour wear16-hour wearSome difference16-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
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 overall76
Skin type76Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 93/100High 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 Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 7C Chocolate Ganache.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim colour stability
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy 7C Chocolate Ganache

Match price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $15 more

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

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.