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Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW22 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Light · Warm 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%).

Closest shade match: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation 340W

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

The match
Lancôme
340W
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$53SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 35H Medium Honey

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

The match
Tarte
35H Medium Honey
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
95out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
79
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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.

  1. Overall 88
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim colour stabilityNot marketed for combination skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Medium with Golden Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    21.5Y Medium
    Overall 90
    $24SephoraSephora$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    33

    Looks identical · 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: medium, yellow undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Sahel - Medium 2.5
    Overall 83
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: M2.5 - medium with warm undertones, and a peach tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Overall 90
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: M2.5 - Medium with warm undertones, and a peach tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Overall 82
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% 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: tan skin with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M4
    Overall 88
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $15 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

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

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: light to medium w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC18
    Overall 84
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    69
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    35N Medium Neutral
    Overall 83
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW22 (Light · Warm 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

    NC25

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC25

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

Closest concealers

  1. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Medium Warm

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Medium Warm

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

  2. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

  3. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    330

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 330

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $30

  4. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    030 Honey

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 030 Honey

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $10.99

  5. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 6.8 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 6.8 W

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  6. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    11.5 Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 11.5 Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

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

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 340W, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW22. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW22Closest shade match340WScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#efb182#ebb081Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall60
Longevity3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 340W.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for combination skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs silicone-based; silicone moderate vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 35H Medium Honey, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW22. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW22Closest overall alternative35H Medium HoneyScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#efb182#e7ad80Very close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth96LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 2.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · 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 overall79
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 95/100Shade 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 Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 35H Medium Honey.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation 340W

Best price
$53SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 35H Medium Honey

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.