Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC58 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.0 (4,686)·Tan · 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.
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
74
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
0
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 · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
66
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
28
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol
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Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
52
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · 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
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC58 (Tan · 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
Estée Lauder Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Foundation SPF 45 in 6N2 Mocha, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC58. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC58Closest shade match6N2 MochaHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#b2825c#ad815eLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionRich deepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared43
Finish35%12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage30%80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity30%4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 73/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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.
Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in B60, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC58. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC58Closest overall alternativeB60How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%91#b2825c#b18364Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionRich deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 77/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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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