Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW18 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.0 (4,686)·Light medium · 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 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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
74
Wear & performance
48
Skin suitability
67
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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 skin · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
74
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than neutral 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 oily skin
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW18 (Light medium · 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 match works
MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Linen, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW18. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW18Closest matchLinenHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#d9a981#d8ac86Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
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 86/100Shade 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.
31 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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