MAC Cosmetics
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation — NW13
$39NW13 lands right at the same depth and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more matte finish.
MAC Cosmetics NW13, a shade of Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Buildable Soft-Matte Foundation + Oil Control, suits fair skin with a cool, 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.
NW13 lands right at the same depth and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more matte finish.
On skin, 070 Fair sits at the same depth and carries the same neutral cast.
Side by side, Fair 2 sits at the same depth and stays cool but pulls more pink than neutral.
Side by side, 040 Fair matches the depth closely and carries the same neutral cast.
On skin, 150 matches the depth closely and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more matte finish.
On skin, Mont Blanc sits at the same depth and carries the same neutral cast.
On skin, N1 sits at the same depth and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more dewy finish.
On skin, Cashew 140G matches the depth closely and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more matte finish.
MAC Cosmetics NW13 has a cool 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.