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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW50 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Deep · Neutral · neutral golden 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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, with SPF, without silicones or alcohol denat.

  • 25 matches have no SPF listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15 Deeper DPP1

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

The match
PÜR
Deeper DPP1
Depth and undertone: Deep · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
79out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
67
Wear (Wear & performance)
61
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
89
Depth
99
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$5 less (13%)

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

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW50 (Deep · Neutral · neutral golden 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

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Cacao

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Cacao

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Warm undertone

    $36

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    59H rich honey

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 59H rich honey

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  5. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    6W1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 6W1

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Warm undertone

    $34

  6. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    24N

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 24N

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15 in Deeper DPP1, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW50. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW50Closest matchDeeper DPP1Score
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour89#824628#7e4931Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionVery deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenWarm · 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 overall61
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
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 79/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15 in Deeper DPP1.

Same or better

  • $5 less
  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15SPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy Deeper DPP1

Match price
$34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$5 less (13%)

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

How these matches are scored

32 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.