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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW57 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Rich 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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Closest shade match: Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 478C Basalt

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW57Change shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Make Up For Ever
478C Basalt
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
98
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $10 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Espresso (N-112)

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW57Change shade
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Bobbi Brown
Espresso (N-112)
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
81
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $19 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation

    Ganache
    Shade match 79
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    87

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 40% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: richest with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · PÜR

    4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup SPF 15

    Truffle DPP4
    Shade match 92
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    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 with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Deep Rich 340 C
    Shade match 94
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep rich with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    64 Rich Neutral
    Shade match 87
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: rich with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    16.5
    Shade match 88
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 27% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very deep with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    65 Rich Neutral
    Shade match 83
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: rich with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    596N
    Shade match 82
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Claims a skin-like finishBoth claim transfer resistanceBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    91
    Skin suitability
    87

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 28% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for rich deep skintones with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    40N Iconic
    Shade match 84
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · 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: rich neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Deep Rich 330 N
    Shade match 86
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: deep rich with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    556N
    Shade match 78
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    91
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 28% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for rich deep skintones with neutral golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Glossier

    Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage

    Very Deep 3
    Shade match 94
    $34SephoraSephora$5 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: red undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW57 (Rich 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

    NW65

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW65

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $30

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Closest concealers

  1. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    28C

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 28C

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    61N espresso neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 61N espresso neutral

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    17.5 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 17.5 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $36

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Chocolate Chip 8.7 Red

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Chocolate Chip 8.7 Red

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    9N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 9N

    • Very close colour
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Sable

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Sable

    • Close colour
    • Rich deep · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 478C Basalt, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW57. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW57Closest shade match478C BasaltScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#4b2717#4e2813Very close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionRich deepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared55
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural 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 overall58
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 76/100Shade match 95/100High 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 Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 478C Basalt.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • 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
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Espresso (N-112), against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW57. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW57Closest overall alternativeEspresso (N-112)Score
Shade match55% of overall81
Colour83#4b2717#51240eClose colourColour difference 3.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionRich deepRich deepBoth described as rich deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared82
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
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 overall82
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 82/100Shade match 81/100High 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 Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Espresso (N-112).

Same or better

  • Same matte finish
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

16 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 23%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (linalool)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15SPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 478C Basalt

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $10 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Espresso (N-112)

Match price
$58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $19 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.