Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC10 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.0 (4,686)·Very 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%).
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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Near-identical swatch 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
98
Finish & visual result
66
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · 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
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
95
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% 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
Retailer shade note: L2 - very light with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
67
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin
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
88
Finish & visual result
85
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: fair skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC10 (Very fair · 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
Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 05N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC10. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC10Closest shade match05NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#fbd7bd#fbd8bcLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall58
Longevity30%7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product 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 overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/combination skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 98/100High 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.
Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 0N1 Silk, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC10. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC10Closest overall alternative0N1 SilkHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%91#fbd7bd#fadcc4Very close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Overall match 88/100Shade match 94/100High 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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