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Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW33 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Medium · 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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, in powder form, without alcohol denat.

  • 6 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.
  • 3 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Medium Tan 18

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

The match
bareMinerals
Medium Tan 18
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
85out of 100
Colour
91
Depth
97
Undertone
65
Best price
$39.50SephoraSephora
Costs $0.50 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Tan Neutral

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

The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Tan Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
79out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
84
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
51
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$23 less (59%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW33 (Medium · 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

    NW25

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW25

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

Closest concealers

  1. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Golden Amber

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Golden Amber

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

  2. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    395 Walnut

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 395 Walnut

    • Very close colour
    • Medium

    $15.99

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

    Light Tan

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $12

  4. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 07 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 07 N

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $32

  5. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    40.0 Deep Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 40.0 Deep Tan

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

  6. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    C8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade C8

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $16.99

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

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Medium Tan 18, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW33. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW33Closest shade matchMedium Tan 18Score
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour91#cf9173#cf9675Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth97MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65WarmNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared73
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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared66
Longevity4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 overall56
Skin type56Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 85/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Medium Tan 18.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Neutral rather than warm undertone
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapPowder-based vs unknown-based; silicone moderate vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Tan Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW33. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW33Closest overall alternativeTan NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour89#cf9173#cc947dVery close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65WarmNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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 compared51
Longevity4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 84/100Medium 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 Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Tan Neutral.

Same or better

  • $23 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than warm undertone
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth powder-based; silicone moderate vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Medium Tan 18

Best price
$39.50SephoraSephora
Costs $0.50 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Tan Neutral

Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$23 less (59%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

How these matches are scored

30 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.