Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC45.5 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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
74
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: tan with neutral-golden undertones
$24Ulta Beauty(product price)$15 less (38%)4.3 (49)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability
Retailer shade note: neutral light medium with peach undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch 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
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
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.
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 6How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%99#d59b6f#d69c70Looks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
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.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 31 Medium Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC45.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC45.5Closest overall alternative31 Medium NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%98#d59b6f#d59a70Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Overall match 86/100Shade 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.
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.
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