Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW10 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.0 (4,686)·Fair · Cool · rosy 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 shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Light rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
20
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly deeper· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
66
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · 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 blurring effect· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly deeper· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
56
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: very light neutral skin with peach undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW10 (Fair · Cool · rosy 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
Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation in 1, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW10. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW10Closest shade match1How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%93#fccba2#f6caa7Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared20
Finish35%12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage30%20FullLightDifferentLight coverage rather than full
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 compared63
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%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%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/combination skin
Overall match 70/100Shade match 96/100High 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.
Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 22N Light Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW10. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW10Closest overall alternative22N Light NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour60%97#fccba2#f7caa3Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionVery fairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 83/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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.
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.
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