Beautler.Your beauty butler

Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC45 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Medium light · Warm · golden 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%).

Filters, 2 applied

Coverage

Finish

Formulation

Skin type

Preferences

Fragrance-free11No drying alcohol11Vegan, applied. RemoveCruelty-free8Oil-free1With SPF1Mineral4

Avoid an ingredient

Sort

12 of 32

Only showing matches vegan, without talc.

  • 20 matches have no vegan claim listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 28Y Medium

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC45Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Sephora Collection
28Y Medium
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
100
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$15 less (38%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation 8WN

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC45Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Kylie Cosmetics
8WN
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
95out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$1 less (3%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

More matches

Show
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

    37G Medium-Tan Golden
    Shade match 90
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Urban Decay

    Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation

    17
    Shade match 97
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium warm

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15

    Tan Nude 17
    Shade match 96
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $0.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: for medium rich warm skin with a golden hue

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M7
    Shade match 88
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: medium w/ beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    26 Medium Warm
    Shade match 94
    $38SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. #8 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Deep Beige
    Shade match 96
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$26.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. #9 · R.E.M. Beauty

    Sweetener Foundation

    medium 6 g
    Shade match 95
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (10%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  8. #10 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    23 Medium Neutral
    Shade match 90
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: neutral beige

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  9. #11 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    25 Medium Neutral
    Shade match 90
    $38SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: neutral peach

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  10. #12 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    8C
    Shade match 76
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: tan with cool, subtle rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC45 (Medium light · Warm · golden 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

    NC40

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC40

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Deep Chestnut

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Deep Chestnut

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Topaz 7

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Topaz 7

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    2Y36

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2Y36

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5.5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5.5

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

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

    Tone 6.8 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 6.8 W

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    8.5 Medium-Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 8.5 Medium-Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $36

    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

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 28Y Medium, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC45. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC45Closest shade match28Y MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#e3a16d#e1a26dLooks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · yellowClosefrom 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 compared63
Longevity7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 overall33
Skin type33Normal, combination, oilyNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 98/100High 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 Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 28Y Medium.

Same or better

  • $15 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 15%. 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
View full match

Why the closest overall alternative works

Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 8WN, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC45. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC45Closest overall alternative8WNScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour98#e3a16d#e0a06fLooks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeep tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Warm · goldenNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared100
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 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 stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall90
Skin type90Normal, combination, oilyDry, normal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 95/100Shade 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 Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 8WN.

Same or better

  • $1 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 25%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth powder-based; silicone moderate vs none
View full match

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 28Y Medium

Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$15 less (38%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation 8WN

Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$1 less (3%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.