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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 full coverage, in liquid form.

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

Closest shade match: Drunk Elephant Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation Medium 14W

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

The match
Drunk Elephant
Medium 14W
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
89out of 100
Colour
88
Depth
99
Undertone
85
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 38N Medium-Tan Neutral

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

The match
Tarte
38N Medium-Tan Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
74
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
79
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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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

Drunk Elephant Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation in Medium 14W, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW33. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW33Closest shade matchMedium 14WScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour88#cf9173#cb916dVery close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85WarmNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall58
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 76/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Drunk Elephant Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation in Medium 14W.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 38N Medium-Tan Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW33. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW33Closest overall alternative38N Medium-Tan NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall74
Colour89#cf9173#d69672Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth95MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.8
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone25WarmCoolDifferentfrom 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 83/100Shade match 74/100High 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 Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 38N Medium-Tan Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • 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

  • Slightly cooler undertone
  • 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

Drunk Elephant Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation Medium 14W

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 38N Medium-Tan Neutral

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView 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.