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Fair · 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%).

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Closest shade match: Lawless Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation 4L

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
N5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Lawless
4L
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
100
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$47SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation 4C1 Outdoor Beige

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
N5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Estée Lauder
4C1 Outdoor Beige
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $13 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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.

  1. #3 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    PATAGONIA
    Shade match 96
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: M1.2 - Medium with neutral undertones and a light peach tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    08N Light
    Shade match 95
    $24SephoraSephora$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation

    110C
    Shade match 95
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for combination skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Fair with Pinky Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    VIENNA
    Shade match 89
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: L4.5 - Light with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    22.5P Medium
    Shade match 90
    $24SephoraSephora$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    33

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, pink undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    10P Light
    Shade match 90
    $24SephoraSephora$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    33

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light, pink undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. #9 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation

    115C
    Shade match 93
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for combination skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Fair with Pinky Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  8. #10 · Revolution Beauty

    Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation

    F6N
    Shade match 96
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: fair or light skin tones with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation

    205C
    Shade match 93
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for combination skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Light with Pinky Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  10. #12 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation

    101.5 Ivory Buff
    Shade match 90
    $14.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24.01 less (62%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  11. #13 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    15.5P Light
    Shade match 88
    $24SephoraSephora$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    33

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light, pink undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  12. #14 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation

    Fair 10 Warm
    Shade match 88
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: for very fair warm skin with a yellow hue

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation N5 (Fair · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW13

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW13

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Madeleine

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Madeleine

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    2 Fair

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 2 Fair

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    280

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 280

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Fair Beige

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Fair Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    120

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 120

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1N Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Lawless Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation in 4L, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in N5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeN5Closest shade match4LScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#f7c7a4#f7c7a3Looks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared74
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyCombination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 99/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Lawless Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation in 4L.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for normal skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs oil-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 4C1 Outdoor Beige, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in N5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeN5Closest overall alternative4C1 Outdoor BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour97#f7c7a4#f7c6a5Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65NeutralCool · rosySome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared100
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 92/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 4C1 Outdoor Beige.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly cooler undertone
  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 22%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth powder-based; silicone moderate vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Lawless Forget The Filler Skin-Plumping Line-Smoothing Foundation 4L

Best price
$47SephoraSephora
Costs $8 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation 4C1 Outdoor Beige

Match price
$52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $13 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

33 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.