MAC Cosmetics
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation — NC46
$39Next to it, NC46 lands right at the same depth and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more matte finish.
MAC Cosmetics NC46, a shade of Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Buildable Soft-Matte Foundation + Oil Control, suits deep skin with a warm, neutral-leaning undertone. The neutral 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, NC46 lands right at the same depth and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more matte finish.
On skin, 530 Deep matches the depth closely and carries the same neutral cast.
Side by side, 500 Deep lands right at the same depth and carries the same neutral cast.
Deep 2 matches the depth closely and carries the same neutral cast.
On skin, 5W1 Bronze matches the depth closely and stays warm but pulls more golden than neutral. Expect a more dewy finish.
Next to it, NC47 runs a touch deeper and stays warm but pulls more golden than neutral. Expect a more dewy finish.
On skin, 490 Medium Deep runs a touch lighter and stays warm but pulls more golden than neutral.
Side by side, 480 Medium Deep runs a touch lighter and carries the same neutral cast.
MAC Cosmetics NC46 has a warm undertone with a neutral cast. When comparing alternatives, keeping that neutral 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.