MAC Cosmetics
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation — NC20
$39Next to it, NC20 matches the depth closely and carries the same golden cast. Expect a more matte finish.
MAC Cosmetics NC20, a shade of Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Buildable Soft-Matte Foundation + Oil Control, suits light 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.
Next to it, NC20 matches the depth closely and carries the same golden cast. Expect a more matte finish.
On skin, NC20 sits at the same depth and carries the same golden cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
2W1 Natural sits at the same depth and keeps the same warm undertone. Expect a more dewy finish.
On skin, 2 W Warm matches the depth closely and carries the same golden cast.
Side by side, 2Y20 Warm Nude sits at the same depth and carries the same golden cast.
1Y16 Warm Beige sits at the same depth and carries the same golden cast.
Side by side, 2 WO Warm Olive sits at the same depth and pulls a little cooler.
7 runs a touch deeper and holds the warm undertone. Expect a more dewy finish.
MAC Cosmetics NC20 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.