Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW60 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.
$6.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$32.01 less (82%)3.8 (142)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish
Differences: Slightly deeper· Slightly cooler undertone· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · 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 · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF
Retailer shade note: very deep with red undertones
Matches: Same matte finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
74
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
87
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium 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 · No SPF
Retailer shade note: very deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly deeper· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
40
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · 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 · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW60 (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
Too Faced Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation in Ganache, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW60. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW60Closest shade matchGanacheHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour60%79#664138#674231Close colourColour difference 3.7 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared54
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall82
Longevity30%7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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, dryBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 76/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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.
Essence Foundation Stick in 350, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW60. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW60Closest overall alternative350How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall81
Colour60%85#664138#5b3d36Close colourColour difference 3.0 (0 is identical)
Overall match 77/100Shade match 81/100Medium 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.
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.
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