Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW50 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.0 (4,686)·Deep 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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Described as medium tan, yours as rich deep· Slightly warmer undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
40
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
73
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap
Differences: Described as medium tan, yours as rich deep · Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability
Retailer shade note: medium deep with warm undertones
Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as medium tan, yours as rich deep
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Described as tan, yours as rich deep· Slightly warmer undertone· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
40
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
33
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Described as tan, yours as rich deep · Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/oily skin
Retailer shade note: tan, yellow undertone
Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as tan, yours as rich deep
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Described as tan, yours as rich deep· Slightly cooler undertone· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
40
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Described as tan, yours as rich deep · Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/oily skin
Retailer shade note: tan, pink undertone
Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as tan, yours as rich deep
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Described as medium tan, yours as rich deep· Slightly cooler undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
40
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Described as medium tan, yours as rich deep · Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW50 (Deep 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 match works
L'Oréal Paris Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer in 375 Tan Warm, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW50. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW50Closest match375 Tan WarmHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%95#a76a46#ab6d47Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Overall match 79/100Shade 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.
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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