Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW65 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·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%).
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 cool undertone· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
76
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Matches: Same matte finish· Same full coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
0
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: very deep, neutral undertones
$17.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$21.01 less (54%)4.2 (5,328)
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)· Same full coverage
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
50
Wear & performance
67
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
$17.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$21.01 less (54%)4.2 (5,328)
Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)· Same full coverage· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
50
Wear & performance
67
Skin suitability
76
Close colour · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NW65 (Rich deep · Cool 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
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation in Deep Cool, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW65. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW65Closest shade matchDeep CoolHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%86#3a2018#3a2317Very close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Overall match 81/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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.
PÜR 4-in-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer in DPN6 Espresso, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW65. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW65Closest overall alternativeDPN6 EspressoHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%95#3a2018#3d2019Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Overall match 85/100Shade 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.
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.
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