Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW55 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·Very deep · Neutral 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 neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Slightly deeper· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
67
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: D7.5 - Very rich deep with neutral undertones, and a red tone
$34Ulta Beauty(product price)$5 less (13%)4.5 (9,894)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
96
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: rich brown skin w/neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · 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: D6 - very deep with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
93
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: D.75 - very rich deep with neutral undertones and a red tone
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · 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
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
42
Wear & performance
67
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: deeper with cool red undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW55 (Very deep · Neutral 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
Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 in 6N1 Mocha, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW55. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW55Closest shade match6N1 MochaHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%98#663420#68351fLooks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared16
Finish35%12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage30%20FullLightDifferentLight coverage rather than full
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall55
Longevity30%2024-hour wear8-hour wearDifferent8-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
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%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall43
Skin type100%43Normal, oilyNormal, combinationBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 68/100Shade match 98/100High 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.
NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in Mali, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW55. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW55Closest overall alternativeMaliHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#663420#683825Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
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 overall87
Skin type100%87Normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 92/100Shade match 97/100High 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.
31 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.
SephoraCosts $16 more
