Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC37 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.0 (4,686)·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: Same matte finish· Same full coverage· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly deeper· Slightly warmer undertone· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: for medium to tan skin with warm olive undertones
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly deeper· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
74
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance
$19.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$19.01 less (49%)4.3 (275)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
48
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability
Matches: Same matte finish· Claims transfer resistance· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly deeper· Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
78
Finish & visual result
74
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: medium, warm golden undertones
$25Ulta Beauty(product price)$14 less (36%)4.2 (812)
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
90
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability
Retailer shade note: medium with warm yellow undertones
$16Ulta Beauty(product price)$23 less (59%)4.0 (94)
Matches: Same matte finish· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
84
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
56
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
66
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer 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 · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: for medium skin with warm undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC37 (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
Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Skin Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 in Medium 2, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC37. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC37Closest shade matchMedium 2How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%86#eab97c#e3b874Very close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 74/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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.
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 4W1 Honey Bronze, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC37. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC37Closest overall alternative4W1 Honey BronzeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour60%93#eab97c#edba83Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, combination, oilyCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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.
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.
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