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Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW18 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

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%).

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Closest shade match: MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Linen

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW18Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
MERIT
Linen
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$1 less (3%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation 260

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW18Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Fenty Beauty
260
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
66
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $1 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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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 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

    240
    Shade match 91
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for medium skin with warm yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Clinique

    Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    CN 62 Porcelain Beige
    Shade match 96
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $10 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Clinique

    Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    CN 58 Honey
    Shade match 94
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Clinique

    Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    WN 64 Butterscotch
    Shade match 93
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $10 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium fair, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Clinique

    Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    CN 70 Vanilla
    Shade match 93
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $10 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. #8 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    216N
    Shade match 97
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    52
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    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

    Retailer shade note: for light medium skintones with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    236N
    Shade match 97
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    52
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    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

    Retailer shade note: for light medium skintones with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    WN 24 Cork
    Shade match 94
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: moderately fair, warm neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Dior

    Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation

    4N
    Shade match 94
    $64SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes 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

    Retailer shade note: medium

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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.

From the same range

  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW15

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW15

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3N Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Sepia 5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Sepia 5

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Medium Tan 3.5N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Medium Tan 3.5N

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    2N22

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2N22

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    11 Light Neutral

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 11 Light Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

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 shade matchLinenScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#d9a981#d8ac86Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Linen.

Same or better

  • $1 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs unknown-based; silicone moderate vs moderate
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation in 260, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW18. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW18Closest overall alternative260Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#d9a981#dfaa80Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared66
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
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 90/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation in 260.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Linen

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$1 less (3%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation 260

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $1 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.