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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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Closest shade match: Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation F15NC

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW48Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Revolution Beauty
F15NC
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$31 less (79%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Juvia's Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation 205 Tanzania

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW48Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Juvia's Place
205 Tanzania
Depth and undertone: Deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
70
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$15 less (38%)

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. #3 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    210 Togo
    Shade match 87
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperOlive rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 33% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for deep dark skin w/ a cool olive undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Gucci

    24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation

    540N
    Shade match 83
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Espresso
    Shade match 90
    $11.97WalmartWalmart$27.03 less (69%)

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

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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

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  4. #6 · Gucci

    24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation

    530O
    Shade match 75
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    87

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: deep with olive undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · ONE/SIZE

    Turn Up the Base Full Beat Waterproof Liquid Foundation

    Dark Deep 55 R
    Shade match 91
    $17.99$44SephoraSephora$21.01 less (54%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: dark deep, rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    368
    Shade match 76
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23.01 less (59%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 28% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    370
    Shade match 76
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23.01 less (59%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 28% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    530 Deep Amber
    Shade match 84
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20.01 less (51%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · 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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  9. #11 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    150 Kano
    Shade match 73
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 33% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for deep dark skin w/ a warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Deep Bronze
    Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    43

    Very 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

    View match
  11. #13 · Youthforia

    DATE NIGHT Skin Tint Serum Foundation

    450
    Shade match 82
    $48Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Deep - Neutral with warm 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 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

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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

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Cool · pink undertone

    $31

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  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

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  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 shade match works

Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation in F15NC, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW48. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW48Closest shade matchF15NCScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#804228#7c4025Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 overall40
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
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation in F15NC.

Same or better

  • $31 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage

Different

  • 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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Juvia's Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation in 205 Tanzania, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW48. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW48Closest overall alternative205 TanzaniaScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour86#804228#883f1eVery close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very deepDeepCloseDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 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 90/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 Juvia's Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation in 205 Tanzania.

Same or better

  • $15 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

14 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 33%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
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

Closest shade match

Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation F15NC

Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$31 less (79%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Juvia's Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation 205 Tanzania

Match price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$15 less (38%)

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.