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Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW60 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Deep · 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%).

Closest shade match: IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum Deep Cool

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

The match
IT Cosmetics
Deep Cool
Depth and undertone: Deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
93out of 100
Colour
89
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation 57N Rich Neutral

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

The match
Tarte
57N Rich Neutral
Depth and undertone: Deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
80out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
85
Finish (Finish & visual result)
85
Wear (Wear & performance)
51
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $1 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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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. Shade match 85
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Very deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    40 Deep Neutral
    Shade match 84
    $21$30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$18 less (46%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW60 (Deep · 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

    NW45

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW45

    • Nearest in this range
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $30

Closest concealers

  1. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Bronze

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Bronze

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $11.99

  2. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    495

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 495

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $30

  3. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    44.0 Deep Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 44.0 Deep Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

  4. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 10.5 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 10.5 N

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $32

  5. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    14

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 14

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Olive undertone

    $42

  6. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Deep 6C

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Deep 6C

    • Slight colour difference
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $31

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

IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum in Deep Cool, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW60. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW60Closest shade matchDeep CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour89#815644#7c5641Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth98DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionRich deepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall42
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared63
Longevity7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall28
Skin type28Normal, combination, oilyDry, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for oily skin
Overall match 73/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum in Deep Cool.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 40

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for normal/combination skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 40
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation in 57N Rich Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW60. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW60Closest overall alternative57N Rich NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour75#815644#844e34Close colourColour difference 4.2 (0 is identical)
Depth96DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionRich deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared85
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation in 57N Rich Neutral.

Same or better

  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • 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 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth powder-based; silicone moderate vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum Deep Cool

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation 57N Rich Neutral

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $1 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.