Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW35 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.0 (4,686)·Light · Neutral 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 neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin
Retailer shade note: medium fair, warm-neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Light rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
47
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
30
Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: M2 - Medium to medium-deep with neutral undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW35 (Light · Neutral 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
Smashbox Halo Healthy Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 25 in Light Medium, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW35. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW35Closest shade matchLight MediumHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#f0b37b#f7b57eVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedLight mediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 76/100Shade 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.
bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Medium 15, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW35. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW35Closest overall alternativeNeutral Medium 15How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%90#f0b37b#edb687Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 83/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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.
35 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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