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Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC25 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Light · Warm · 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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation Almond

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC25Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Too Faced
Almond
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
76
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
98
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $39 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. #2 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    FIJI
    Shade match 90
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

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

    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: L5 - Light to medium with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    12 Light Warm
    Shade match 91
    $38SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    90

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: warm beige

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M5
    Shade match 84
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light to medium w/ gold undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation

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

    Matches: Same warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

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

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    19 Light Medium Warm
    Shade match 90
    $38SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    16 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $38SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: neutral peach

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Golden Beige (W-048)
    Shade match 90
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Light to medium, warm golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    20 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 87
    $38SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: neutral peach

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  9. #10 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    15 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 82
    $38SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: neutral beige

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · Hourglass

    Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30

    5
    Shade match 95
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    35
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light, warm golden

    High 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 NC25 (Light · Warm · golden 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

    NC15

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC15

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

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Closest concealers

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

    220

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 220

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1N10

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1N10

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

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 2

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

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

    Light Beige

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

    • Close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Marron Glacé

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Marron Glacé

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $36

    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 match works

Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation in Almond, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC25. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC25Closest matchAlmondScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#fbbb86#f9b888Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium 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 compared76
Longevity3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 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, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 96/100High 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 Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation in Almond.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Where to buy Almond

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.