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Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC55 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Medium tan · 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%).

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Closest shade match: L'Oréal Paris Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint 220 Warm

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC55Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
220 Warm
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$16.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$22.01 less (56%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · lowest price $13.97 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation 460 Suede (C)

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC55Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Lancôme
460 Suede (C)
Depth and undertone: Tan
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
78
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $14 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Well People

    Bio Powder Foundation

    9W
    Shade match 95
    $19.60$28Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$19.40 less (50%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Light rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    59
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: rich tan w/warm peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    26 Medium Warm
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$9 less (23%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC55 (Medium tan · 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

    NW50

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW50

    • Nearest in this range
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

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Closest concealers

  1. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Deep 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Deep 1

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    34.5 Rich Golden

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 34.5 Rich Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    405 Toffee

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 405 Toffee

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan

    $15.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    C8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade C8

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Sand

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Sand

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan

    $12

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

    Rich Chocolate

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Rich Chocolate

    • Slight colour difference
    • Tan · Warm undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

L'Oréal Paris Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint in 220 Warm, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC55. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC55Closest shade match220 WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour93#bf8253#c28756Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionRich deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall39
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant 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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
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 74/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 L'Oréal Paris Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint in 220 Warm.

Same or better

  • $22.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • Light rather than full coverage
  • 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, low silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs low
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation in 460 Suede (C), against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC55. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC55Closest overall alternative460 Suede (C)Score
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour92#bf8253#bc7c4eVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium tanTanCloseDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionRich deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70Warm · goldenUnknownSome differencefrom 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 compared78
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
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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation in 460 Suede (C).

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (linalool)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth powder-based; silicone moderate vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint 220 Warm

Match price
$16.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$22.01 less (56%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · lowest price $13.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation 460 Suede (C)

Match price
$53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $14 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.