Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW5 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.0 (4,686)·Very fair · Cool · pink 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.
$11.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$27.01 less (69%)4.4 (182,841)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
74
Wear & performance
74
Skin suitability
67
Looks identical · 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 not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW5 (Very fair · Cool · pink 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
Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Very Light 2, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW5Closest shade matchVery Light 2How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%92#fddaba#fedfc4Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall0
Skin type100%0Normal, combination, oilySensitiveMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 79/100Shade match 95/100High 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.
Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 2, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW5Closest overall alternative2How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour60%94#fddaba#fedfbfVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%80FullMediumCloseMedium 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%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall58
Longevity30%7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 87/100High 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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