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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%).

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Closest shade match: Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Deep 32

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW50Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Pat McGrath Labs
Deep 32
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $30 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation Maple

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW50Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Too Faced
Maple
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
88
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView 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. #3 · Urban Decay

    Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation

    36
    Shade match 94
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: deep warm

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    14 Neutral
    Shade match 93
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    15 Warm
    Shade match 89
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

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

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: deep with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    15 Neutral
    Shade match 87
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    32W Visionary
    Shade match 95
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Claims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: deep warm

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Cool Walnut (C-096)
    Shade match 81
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Deep, cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    14 Cool
    Shade match 80
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: deep with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15

    Deeper DPP1
    Shade match 90
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Both claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: brown with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Fenty Beauty

    Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation

    440
    Shade match 94
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Both claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: warm bronze

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    33O
    Shade match 87
    $24SephoraSephora$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim transfer resistanceBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: deep with olive undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Namibia
    Shade match 92
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Claims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: D4 - deep with warm undertones, and a red tone

    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 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

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Closest concealers

  1. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Cacao

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Cacao

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Warm undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Deep 32, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW50. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW50Closest shade matchDeep 32Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#824628#824727Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth100DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared35
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
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 overall49
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
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type40Normal, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 72/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Deep 32.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for oily skin
  • Contains alcohol
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconehigh silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation in Maple, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW50. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW50Closest overall alternativeMapleScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour96#824628#844323Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared79
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall88
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
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 stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
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 94/100High 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 Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation in Maple.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

22 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 40%. 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

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Deep 32

Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $30 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation Maple

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.