MAC Cosmetics
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation — NC13
$39NC13 lands right at the same depth and carries the same golden cast. Expect a more matte finish.
MAC Cosmetics NC13, a shade of Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Buildable Soft-Matte Foundation + Oil Control, suits fair skin with a warm, golden-leaning undertone. The golden cast is what people usually try to keep when they look for alternatives. Below are the alternatives that wear closest to it — each one noted with how it differs, so you know what you're trading before you buy.
NC13 lands right at the same depth and carries the same golden cast. Expect a more matte finish.
NC11.5 lands right at the same depth and keeps the same warm undertone. Expect a more matte finish.
On skin, 030 Fair lands right at the same depth and carries the same golden cast.
On skin, 050 Fair matches the depth closely and carries the same golden cast.
2 matches the depth closely and keeps the same warm undertone. Expect a more dewy finish.
Side by side, 1 W Warm lands right at the same depth and carries the same golden cast.
130W sits at the same depth and holds the warm undertone.
Next to it, Golden Fair 04 matches the depth closely and carries the same golden cast. Expect a more matte finish.
MAC Cosmetics NC13 has a warm undertone with a golden cast. When comparing alternatives, keeping that golden quality matters as much as getting the depth right.
A shade never wears alone — it sits next to your concealer, blush and the rest of your routine. Toni at Shade & Seek reads the whole face, not just one swatch, so you can see any of these alternatives in context before buying.