Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC60 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.0 (4,686)·Deep · 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.
$16Ulta Beauty(product price)$23 less (59%)4.2 (561)
Matches: Same matte finish· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
84
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly deeper· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
84
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · 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: Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly deeper· Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
78
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC60 (Deep · 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
ColourPop Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation in Deep Dark 205N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC60. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC60Closest shade matchDeep Dark 205NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%87#895a46#8f5f4fVery close colourColour difference 2.7 (0 is identical)
Depth15%95DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 3.1
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.
MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Cacao, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC60. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC60Closest overall alternativeCacaoHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall83
Colour60%88#895a46#86533cVery close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%94DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 3.4
Retailer descriptionRich deepRich deepBoth described as rich deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural 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 compared78
Longevity30%7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 83/100Medium 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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