Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW25 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.0 (4,686)·Light medium · Cool · rosy 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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a cool undertone
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
74
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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
Retailer shade note: Light-medium with cool undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
$6.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$32.01 less (82%)3.8 (142)
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· No long-wear claim· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
67
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · 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
$35Ulta Beauty(product price)$4 less (10%)4.5 (732)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones
$35Ulta Beauty(product price)$4 less (10%)4.5 (732)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Slightly deeper· Natural rather than matte finish· Light rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
40
Wear & performance
100
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a neutral undertone
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Slightly lighter· Natural rather than matte finish· Light rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
40
Wear & performance
100
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW25 (Light medium · Cool · rosy 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
Maybelline Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation Hyaluronic Acid in 115, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW25. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW25Closest shade match115How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#e4a686#e6aa88Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Overall match 78/100Shade 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.
Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 35B Medium Beige, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW25. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW25Closest overall alternative35B Medium BeigeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%93#e4a686#e8ad8eVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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 94/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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.
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.
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