Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW50 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·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%).
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· Same matte finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
85
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
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.
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
SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single in Deepest 1W, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW50. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW50Closest shade matchDeepest 1WHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%93#824628#854c2fVery close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%95DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 2.8
Retailer descriptionVery deepVery deepBoth described as very deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%80FullMediumCloseMedium 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 overall61
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%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Normal, oilyNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 77/100Shade 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.
Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 8N IN, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW50. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW50Closest overall alternative8N INHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%88#824628#864c33Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%95DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 3.1
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall43
Skin type100%43Normal, oilyCombination, oilyBoth marketed for oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 88/100High 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.
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.
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