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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW53 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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  • 21 matches have no vegan claim listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 60N Mahogany

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW53Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Tarte
60N Mahogany
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
72
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
88
Depth
93
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW53 (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

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. 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
  2. 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

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

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. 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
  4. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N11

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N11

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    7N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 7N

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Rich

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Rich

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep

    $12

    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 match works

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 60N Mahogany, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW53. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW53Closest match60N MahoganyScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour88#7a4428#713f28Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth93Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 3.6
Retailer descriptionRich deepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 overall72
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-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 overall87
Skin type87Normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 91/100High 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 Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 60N Mahogany.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same 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
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy 60N Mahogany

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.