Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW47 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.0 (4,686)·Tan · 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.
$18.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$20.01 less (51%)4.1 (2,064)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol
$18.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$20.01 less (51%)4.1 (2,064)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol
$16Ulta Beauty(product price)$23 less (59%)4.3 (699)
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · 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· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
66
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
28
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · 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 combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
51
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability
Retailer shade note: tan-deep with warm gold undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
66
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
28
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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 combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW47 (Tan · 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
Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick in Tan Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW47. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW47Closest shade matchTan NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%92#b97b53#bd7e5bVery close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 80/100Shade 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.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Foundation in 13 Cool, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW47. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW47Closest overall alternative13 CoolHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%94#b97b53#bc7a4cVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 81/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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.
31 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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