Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW53 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.0 (4,686)·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%).
Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
75
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/oily skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Described as medium tan, yours as rich deep· Neutral rather than cool 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 · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability
Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertones
Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as medium tan, yours as rich deep
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deep· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
40
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deep · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability
Retailer shade note: for deep neutral skin with a peach hue
Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep, yours as rich deep
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.
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
NYX Professional Makeup Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation in 31 Maple, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW53. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW53Closest shade match31 MapleHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour60%92#a46344#a75f3bVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity30%4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, combination, oilyCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade 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.
Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 53S Deep Sand, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW53. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW53Closest overall alternative53S Deep SandHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour60%91#a46344#a0603cVery close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Overall match 81/100Shade match 85/100Medium 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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