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Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC18 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Light · 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: ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Bom Bom ST5

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC18Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
ILIA
Bom Bom ST5
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation 2N Affogato

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC18Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Laura Mercier
2N Affogato
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
73
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $15 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 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation

    Fair 15 Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for fair neutral skin with a subtle pink hue

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    23N SAND
    Shade match 97
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (36%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stabilityContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Powder Foundation

    Peru - Light 1
    Shade match 93
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19 less (49%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    O 15
    Shade match 91
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7.90 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    2W Crème Caramel
    Shade match 88
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $15 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    73
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    29N Light-Medium Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation

    2W2 Warm Linen
    Shade match 90
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  8. #10 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Golden Nude 16
    Shade match 98
    $39.50SephoraSephoraCosts $0.50 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    56

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% 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 oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium-tan neutral skin with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    129
    Shade match 94
    $11.19$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$27.81 less (71%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    43
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: neutral cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    250 Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19.01 less (49%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  11. #13 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    140 Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$19.01 less (49%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  12. #14 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Neutral Medium 15
    Shade match 96
    $39.50SephoraSephoraCosts $0.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    56

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% 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 oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral skin with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC18 (Light · 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

    NC17

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC17

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    270N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 270N

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3.5 Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

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

    Medium Beige

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

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    6.5 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 6.5 Medium

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 5.8 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 5.8 N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 in Bom Bom ST5, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC18. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC18Closest shade matchBom Bom ST5Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#ecb78e#edb88cLooks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared32
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage20FullLightDifferentLight coverage rather than full
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
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
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall28
Skin type28Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 69/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 in Bom Bom ST5.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Adds SPF 40

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • Light rather than full coverage
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 40
OverlapPowder-based vs oil-based; silicone moderate vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 2N Affogato, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC18. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC18Closest overall alternative2N AffogatoScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#ecb78e#eeb791Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall73
Longevity8012-hour wear16-hour wearClose16-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 92/100Shade match 97/100High 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 Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 2N Affogato.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 16-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 26%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth powder-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 Bom Bom ST5

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation 2N Affogato

Match price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $15 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.