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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: IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation Deep Cool

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
IT Cosmetics
Deep Cool
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation 495

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
Fenty Beauty
495
Depth and undertone: Rich deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
61
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $1 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

  1. #3 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    61N espresso neutral
    Overall 88
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim colour stabilityContains listed fragranceNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Very Deep Cool
    Overall 79
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23 less (59%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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 · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation

    40 Walnut
    Overall 82
    $6.83WalmartWalmart$32.17 less (82%)

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

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Buildable 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 · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    400
    Overall 87
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23.01 less (59%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 28% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20

    Deep 65 Neutral
    Overall 84
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for extra deep neutral skin with a peach hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    110 Senegal
    Overall 86
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 33% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for the deepest darkest skin w/ a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

    498
    Overall 85
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for very rich, deep skin with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · R.E.M. Beauty

    Sweetener Foundation

    rich 8 n
    Overall 74
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (10%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very rich with neutral, slightly red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Espresso (N-112)
    Overall 82
    $58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $19 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim transfer resistanceBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

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

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: rich, neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    AMBATO
    Overall 82
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    87

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: D8 - Very rich deep with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation

    Ganache
    Overall 81
    $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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  12. #14 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder

    Ebony - 390
    Overall 86
    $18.99WalgreensWalgreens$20.01 less (51%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    91
    Skin suitability
    76

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Medium 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

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation in Deep Cool, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW57. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW57Closest shade matchDeep CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour93#4b2717#482310Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth100Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionRich deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
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 overall40
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
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall43
Skin type43Normal, oilyCombination, oilyBoth marketed for oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation in Deep Cool.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • SPF 40 instead of SPF 15

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for normal skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

13 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 25%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15SPF 40
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation in 495, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW57. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW57Closest overall alternative495Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour88#4b2717#552a19Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth93Rich deepRich deepSameDepth difference: 3.5
Retailer descriptionRich deepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 overall61
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
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
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type87Normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 92/100High 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 Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation in 495.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

13 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 29%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation Deep Cool

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation 495

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $1 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.