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Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC27 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Medium 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: Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation F10N

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC27Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Revolution Beauty
F10N
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$31 less (79%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation 2N22 Nude

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC27Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Make Up For Ever
2N22 Nude
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
64
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$45SephoraSephora
Costs $6 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 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    27B Light-Medium Beige
    Shade match 85
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with cool, pink or rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    37N Medium-Tan Neutral
    Shade match 85
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation

    2Y20 Warm Nude
    Shade match 88
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    64
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin tones with yellow undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    35B Medium Beige
    Shade match 84
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with cool, pink or rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation

    Light 25 Neutral
    Shade match 93
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    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 light neutral skin with a subtle pink hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation

    1R12 Cool Ivory
    Shade match 86
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    64
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: fair to light skin tones with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    12 Medium
    Shade match 94
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: neutral undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  8. #10 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC27
    Shade match 86
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    69
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with soft peachy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  9. #11 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation

    Light 25 Cool
    Shade match 87
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for light cool skin with a pink hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC27 (Medium 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

    NW18

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW18

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    2N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 2N1

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Suede 6.6

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Suede 6.6

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    330N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 330N

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $24

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

    Tone 6.2 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 6.2 N

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $32

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

    6.5 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 6.5 Medium

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Sand Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Sand Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral 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

Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation in F10N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC27. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC27Closest shade matchF10NScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#dea586#dea987Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation in F10N.

Same or better

  • $31 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage

Different

  • 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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation in 2N22 Nude, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC27. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC27Closest overall alternative2N22 NudeScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour90#dea586#e9ac8dVery close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth91Medium lightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 4.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 compared64
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 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 91/100Shade match 92/100High 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 Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation in 2N22 Nude.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Runs slightly lighter
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 18%. 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

Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation F10N

Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$31 less (79%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation 2N22 Nude

Best price
$45SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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.