Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC46 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.
$15.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$23.01 less (59%)4.1 (9,493)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
43
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol
$15.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$23.01 less (59%)4.1 (9,493)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
43
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
50
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · 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 · Contains listed fragrance
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC46 (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
Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation in 322, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC46. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC46Closest shade match322How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%90#e59e62#e29c69Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Overall match 84/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 6W1 Sandalwood, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC46. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC46Closest overall alternative6W1 SandalwoodHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour60%90#e59e62#e8a570Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
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 89/100Shade match 84/100Medium 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.
30 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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