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Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW53 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Deep tan · Cool 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%).

Only showing matches with full coverage, with a matte finish, without talc.

  • 1 match has no finish listed and is not shown.
  • 1 match has no ingredient list listed and is not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 Deep 55 Warm

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

The match
bareMinerals
Deep 55 Warm
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
71out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
73
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
48
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Shade match
73out of 100
Colour
86
Depth
98
Undertone
25
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $6 more

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

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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 · 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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  2. #3 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

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

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deepDoes not claim colour stabilityContains listed fragrance

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

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deep · 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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  3. #4 · 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 cool 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 cool 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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  4. #5 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    LA SERENA
    Shade match 40
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deepDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deep · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: D2.5 - Deep with cool undertone

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

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  5. #6 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    ALEXANDRIA
    Shade match 40
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Described as medium tan, yours as rich deepNeutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as medium tan, yours as rich deep · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: MD5.5 - Medium-deep to deep with neutral undertones

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

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  6. #7 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    56.8N Deep
    Shade match 40
    $24SephoraSephora$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deepNeutral rather than cool undertoneDoes 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 deep, yours as rich deep · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: deep, neutral undertone

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

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  7. #8 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    46Y Tan
    Shade match 40
    $24SephoraSephora$15 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Described as tan, yours as rich deepSlightly warmer undertoneDoes 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 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

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW53 (Deep tan · Cool 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

    • Slight colour difference
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

Closest concealers

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

    Mocha

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

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

  2. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    055 Hazelnut

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 055 Hazelnut

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan

    $10.99

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

    6.5N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 6.5N

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $38

  4. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N9

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N9

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

  5. 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

  6. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    148

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 148

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Deep 55 Warm, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW53. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW53Closest matchDeep 55 WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall73
Colour86#a46344#a36139Very close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Depth98Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionRich deepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone25CoolWarm · goldenDifferentfrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 overall48
Longevity3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 71/100Shade match 73/100Medium 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

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To bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Deep 55 Warm.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 20

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedSPF 20
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high

Where to buy Deep 55 Warm

Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $6 more

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

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.