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Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC16 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Fair · Warm · peach 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: Alleyoop Sunsational Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 Tinted Mineral Dawn

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC16Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Alleyoop
Dawn
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light-medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$9 less (23%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Warm Porcelain (W-016)

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC16Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Bobbi Brown
Warm Porcelain (W-016)
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
74
Wear (Wear & performance)
70
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $19 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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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 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Fair Ivory 02
    Shade match 88
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $0.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: fair skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Clinique

    Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation

    Light Warm 1
    Shade match 97
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $10 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishLight rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    40
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Light Beige 09
    Shade match 86
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $0.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: light skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Maybelline

    Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Foundation

    120
    Shade match 95
    $12.98WalmartWalmart$26.02 less (67%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Both claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC16 (Fair · Warm · peach 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

    NC11.5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC11.5

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $30

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Closest concealers

  1. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    190

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 190

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    C4

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade C4

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Nougatine

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Nougatine

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Warm undertone

    $36

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

    Fair Warm

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

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $8

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

    2WP Warm Peach

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 2WP Warm Peach

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

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

    120

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

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $12.99

    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

Alleyoop Sunsational Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 Tinted Mineral in Dawn, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC16. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC16Closest shade matchDawnScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#f9caa7#facaa3Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · peachWarm · peachSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall36
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage60FullLight-mediumSome differenceLight-medium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 overall0
Skin type0Normal, combination, oilySensitiveMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 70/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Alleyoop Sunsational Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 Tinted Mineral in Dawn.

Same or better

  • $9 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 50

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • Light-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 normal/combination/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 50
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Warm Porcelain (W-016), against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC16. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC16Closest overall alternativeWarm Porcelain (W-016)Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#f9caa7#f0c5a3Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth95FairFairSameDepth difference: 3.0
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared74
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
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 overall70
Longevity7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 95/100High 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 Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Warm Porcelain (W-016).

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (linalool)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapPowder-based vs oil-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Alleyoop Sunsational Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 Tinted Mineral Dawn

Best price
$30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$9 less (23%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Warm Porcelain (W-016)

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $19 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.