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Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC45.5 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: Kryolan Professional Makeup Natural Fluid Foundation NN 6

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC45.5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Kryolan Professional Makeup
NN 6
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$51.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $12.50 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 44H Tan Honey

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC45.5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Tarte
44H Tan Honey
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
79
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $3 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

    42G Tan Golden
    Shade match 88
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with very warm, golden or olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation

    28H Light-Medium Honey
    Shade match 87
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    81
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    31 Medium Neutral
    Shade match 99
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    99
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20

    Medium 35 Neutral
    Shade match 97
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $6 more

    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
    97
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% 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: for medium rich neutral skin with a peach hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    296N
    Shade match 96
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    52
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for light medium skintones with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    WN 80 Tawnied Beige
    Shade match 96
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Jane Iredale

    Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation

    28 Light
    Shade match 97
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    51
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Dior

    Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation

    4W Warm
    Shade match 90
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    38
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with warm 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 NC45.5 (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

    NC37

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC37

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    14N

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 14N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    33.5 Tan Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 33.5 Tan Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

    Tone 7.3 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.3 N

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Warm Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Warm Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    370

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 370

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

    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

Kryolan Professional Makeup Natural Fluid Foundation in NN 6, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC45.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC45.5Closest shade matchNN 6Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#d59b6f#d69c70Looks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall46
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage40FullLightDifferentLight 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 compared51
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
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 78/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 Kryolan Professional Makeup Natural Fluid Foundation in NN 6.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Light rather than full coverage
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability

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 siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 44H Tan Honey, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC45.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC45.5Closest overall alternative44H Tan HoneyScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour96#d59b6f#d8996dLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedTanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65NeutralWarm · peachSome differencefrom 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 overall79
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 91/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 44H Tan Honey.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs silicone-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Kryolan Professional Makeup Natural Fluid Foundation NN 6

Match price
$51.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $12.50 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 44H Tan Honey

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.