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Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW20 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Fair · Neutral · neutral golden 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: J.Cat Beauty Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation Vanilla Bean

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW20Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
J.Cat Beauty
Vanilla Bean
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
96
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$3.89Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$35.11 less (90%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation M6

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW20Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Jane Iredale
M6
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
63
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $15 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M2
    Shade match 89
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: fair to light with peach/yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    PUNJAB
    Shade match 90
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: M1 - Medium with warm undertones, and a golden tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M5
    Shade match 85
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: light to medium w/ gold undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    15N Light
    Shade match 91
    $24SephoraSephora$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light, neutral undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    FIJI
    Shade match 87
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: L5 - Light to medium with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

    220
    Shade match 87
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for light to medium skin with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation

    Fair 15 Warm
    Shade match 89
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: for fair warm skin with a yellow hue

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  8. #10 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    20N Medium
    Shade match 88
    $24SephoraSephora$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Warm Natural
    Shade match 92
    $11.97WalmartWalmart$27.03 less (69%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  10. #12 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Light Medium Warm
    Shade match 89
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta BeautySame price

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  11. #13 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Airbrush Perfecting Powder Foundation

    Medium
    Shade match 89
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: light 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 NW20 (Fair · Neutral · neutral golden 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

    NC15

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC15

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1N10

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1N10

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    260

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 260

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Light Sand

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Sand

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    120

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 120

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Marron Glacé

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Marron Glacé

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    6.5 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 6.5 Medium

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $36

    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

J.Cat Beauty Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation in Vanilla Bean, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW20. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW20Closest shade matchVanilla BeanScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour95#fbc193#f5bc8dLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth96FairLightCloseDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall70
Longevity7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 J.Cat Beauty Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation in Vanilla Bean.

Same or better

  • $35.11 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation in M6, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW20. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW20Closest overall alternativeM6Score
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour90#fbc193#f1be8fVery close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth96FairLightCloseDepth difference: 2.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
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
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
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, oilyCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation in M6.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high
View full match

Where to buy

Closest shade match

J.Cat Beauty Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation Vanilla Bean

Best price
$3.89Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$35.11 less (90%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation M6

Match price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $15 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

33 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.