Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW20 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.0 (4,686)·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%).
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.
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.
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
Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation in Y4, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW20. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW20Closest shade matchY4How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%98#fbc193#fbc394Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared47
Finish35%12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage30%60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared66
Longevity30%7012-hour wear18-hour wearSome difference18-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall28
Skin type100%28Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 75/100Shade match 95/100High 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.
Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 1W1 Cashmere, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW20. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW20Closest overall alternative1W1 CashmereHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour60%89#fbc193#f6c69dVery close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98FairFairSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 85/100Shade match 89/100High 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.
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.
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