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.
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
$22Ulta Beauty(product price)$17 less (44%)3.5 (42)
Matches: Same neutral undertone
Differences: Slightly lighter· Natural rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
76
Close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · 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
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
Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation in 46 Rich Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW60. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW60Closest shade match46 Rich NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%83#664138#71493dClose colourColour difference 3.2 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared61
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 overall58
Longevity30%7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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 overall80
Skin type100%80Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 76/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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.
bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Deepest Deep 30, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW60. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW60Closest overall alternativeDeepest Deep 30How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall78
Colour60%81#664138#63372dClose colourColour difference 3.5 (0 is identical)
Overall match 76/100Shade match 78/100Medium 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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