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Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW50 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation W9.5 Warm Deep

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW50Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
W9.5 Warm Deep
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
69out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
83
Finish (Finish & visual result)
52
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Shade match
83out of 100
Colour
87
Depth
93
Undertone
65
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$25.01 less (64%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

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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.

  1. #2 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    10N
    Shade match 40
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deepMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deep · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral, subtle warm undertones

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep, yours as rich deep

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  2. #3 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    53H Deep Honey
    Shade match 40
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deepSlightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deep · Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with warm, peach undertones

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep, yours as rich deep

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  3. #4 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    53S Deep Sand
    Shade match 40
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deepSlightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deep · Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with warm, golden undertones

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep, yours as rich deep

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  4. #5 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    53N Deep Neutral
    Shade match 40
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deepSlightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deep · Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep, yours as rich deep

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  5. #6 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    53G Deep Golden
    Shade match 40
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deepOlive rather than neutral undertoneDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deep · Olive rather than neutral undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with very warm, golden or olive undertones

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep, yours as rich deep

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  6. #7 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation

    Medium Deep 45 Neutral
    Shade match 40
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Described as deep tan, yours as rich deepNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as deep tan, yours as rich deep · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: for tan-dark neutral skin with a subtle golden hue

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep tan, yours as rich deep

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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.

From the same range

  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC58

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC58

    • Nearest in this range
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

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Closest concealers

  1. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N10

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N10

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

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  2. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Caramel

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Caramel

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Rich Cocoa

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Rich Cocoa

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $8

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  4. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    055 Hazelnut

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 055 Hazelnut

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan

    $10.99

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  5. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    6N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 6N

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Deep Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Deep Golden

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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 True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W9.5 Warm Deep, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW50. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW50Closest matchW9.5 Warm DeepScore
Shade match55% of overall83
Colour87#a76a46#9e6540Very close colourColour difference 2.7 (0 is identical)
Depth93Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 3.5
Retailer descriptionRich deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65NeutralWarmSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall52
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
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 overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 69/100Shade match 83/100Medium 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W9.5 Warm Deep.

Same or better

  • $25.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Claims a skin-like finish

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Where to buy W9.5 Warm Deep

Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$25.01 less (64%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.