MAC Cosmetics
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation — NC35
$39NC35 sits at the same depth and carries the same peach cast. Expect a more matte finish.
MAC Cosmetics NC35, a shade of Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Buildable Soft-Matte Foundation + Oil Control, suits light skin with a warm, peach-leaning undertone. The peach 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.
NC35 sits at the same depth and carries the same peach cast. Expect a more matte finish.
On skin, NC35 sits at the same depth and carries the same peach cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
28Y Medium lands right at the same depth and holds the warm undertone.
28.6Y Medium sits at the same depth and keeps the same warm undertone.
28.8Y Medium matches the depth closely and keeps the same warm undertone.
3Y40 Warm Amber lands right at the same depth and keeps the same warm undertone.
Next to it, 24.5Y Medium runs a touch lighter and holds the warm undertone.
On skin, 27.5Y Medium runs a touch lighter and keeps the same warm undertone.
MAC Cosmetics NC35 has a warm undertone with a peach cast. When comparing alternatives, keeping that peach 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.