Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW44 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.0 (4,686)·Medium · 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· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
74
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
74
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability
$14Ulta Beauty(product price)$25 less (64%)4.1 (33)
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish· Light rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
30
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant 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
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW44 (Medium · 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
Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 38N Medium-Tan Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW44. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW44Closest shade match38N Medium-Tan NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%93#d58d5d#d99266Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.6
Retailer descriptionRich deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 86/100Shade 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.
Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation in 420 Bisque (N), against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW44. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW44Closest overall alternative420 Bisque (N)How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour60%91#d58d5d#cc8b5aVery close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Overall match 87/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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.
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.
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