Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC27 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.0 (4,686)·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%).
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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: intense medium shade, neutral undertone
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
74
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% 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: Medium with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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
Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a neutral undertone
$6.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$32.01 less (82%)3.8 (142)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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 · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones
$25Ulta Beauty(product price)$14 less (36%)4.4 (33)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
88
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: light medium with cool undertone
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
74
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · 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: Light-medium with cool undertones
$15.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$23.01 less (59%)4.5 (1,466)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones
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.
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
Laura Geller Baked Balance-n-Glow Illuminating Foundation in Deep, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC27. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC27Closest shade matchDeepHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%95#dea586#dba17fLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Overall match 75/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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.
bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Golden Nude 16, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC27. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC27Closest overall alternativeGolden Nude 16How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%90#dea586#dea47eVery close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Overall match 89/100Shade 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.
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.
Ulta Beauty(product price)$19 less (49%)
