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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW5 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Fair · Cool · rosy 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: Milani Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Skin Tint Stick 002

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Milani
002
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
85
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$18.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$20.51 less (53%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · lowest price $16.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation O 12

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Kryolan Professional Makeup
O 12
Depth and undertone: Fair
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
58
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $7.90 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    127 Neutral
    Shade match 89
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19.01 less (49%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

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

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F1N
    Shade match 88
    $9.80$14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$29.20 less (75%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable 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: fair or light skin tones with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Dior

    Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation

    0.5N Neutral
    Shade match 89
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · 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 · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with neutral tones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F0.3W
    Shade match 78
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25 less (64%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable 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: fair or light skin tones with a yellow undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW5 (Fair · Cool · rosy 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

    NW11

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW11

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

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Closest concealers

  1. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1R02

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1R02

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Stone 1.3

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Stone 1.3

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    16N fair-light neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 16N fair-light neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    CN 02 Breeze

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade CN 02 Breeze

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $22

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

    Cream Puff

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

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

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Affogato

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Affogato

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool 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

Milani Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Skin Tint Stick in 002, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW5Closest shade match002Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour98#f1cdb2#eeccb1Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Cool · rosyNeutral · neutral pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall49
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
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 78/100Shade 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 Milani Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Skin Tint Stick in 002.

Same or better

  • $20.51 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation in O 12, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW5Closest overall alternativeO 12Score
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour98#f1cdb2#f3cfb5Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth98FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionVery fairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70Cool · rosyUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 overall76
Skin type76Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation in O 12.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Contains isopropyl alcohol
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Closest shade match

Milani Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Skin Tint Stick 002

Match price
$18.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$20.51 less (53%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · lowest price $16.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation O 12

Best price
$46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $7.90 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.