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 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.
Matches: Same cool undertone· Same full coverage· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
67
Skin suitability
40
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: D8 - very deep with cool undertones
Matches: Same matte finish· Same full coverage· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly lighter· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
71
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
87
Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Retailer shade note: very deep skin with neutral undertones
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.
NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in AMBATO, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NW65. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW65Closest overall alternativeAMBATOHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour60%87#3a2018#44271dVery close colourColour difference 2.7 (0 is identical)
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 overall87
Skin type100%87Normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 84/100High 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.
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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