Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation N3 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.0 (4,686)·Very fair · Neutral · neutral golden 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: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance
$11.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$27.01 less (69%)4.4 (182,841)
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Same matte finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
74
Wear & performance
74
Skin suitability
67
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Same full coverage
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: very fair warm with golden undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: L2 - very light with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
66
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: for very fair skin with neutral undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation N3 (Very fair · Neutral · neutral golden 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
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation in Natural Ivory 112, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in N3. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeN3Closest shade matchNatural Ivory 112How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#f7d7c0#f8d5bcLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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 overall67
Skin type100%67Normal, combination, oilyNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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.
Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 12N Fair Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in N3. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeN3Closest overall alternative12N Fair NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour60%97#f7d7c0#f4d4bbLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade 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.
32 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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