Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW65 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.0 (4,686)·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%).
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.
Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly deeper· Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Same cool undertone· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim 16-hour wear
Differences: Slightly deeper· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · 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: deepest with cool rose undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW65 (Deep · 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
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 4R76 - Cool Ebony, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW65. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW65Closest shade match4R76 - Cool EbonyHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%87#714b40#774a3aVery close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionDeepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared54
Finish35%12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
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 overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity30%7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/combination skin
Overall match 75/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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.
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation in Java 375, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW65. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW65Closest overall alternativeJava 375How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall82
Colour60%77#714b40#704532Close colourColour difference 4.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%95DeepVery deepCloseDepth difference: 2.8
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
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%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall67
Skin type100%67Normal, combination, oilyNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 82/100Medium 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.
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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