MAC Cosmetics
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation — NW44
$39Next to it, NW44 sits at the same depth and stays cool with less of the red cast. Expect a more matte finish.
MAC Cosmetics NW44, a shade of Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Buildable Soft-Matte Foundation + Oil Control, suits medium-tan skin with a cool, red-leaning undertone. The red 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, NW44 sits at the same depth and stays cool with less of the red cast. Expect a more matte finish.
Side by side, NW45 sits at the same depth and stays cool but pulls more pink than red. Expect a more dewy finish.
50N lands right at the same depth and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more dewy finish.
Side by side, 480 Medium Deep runs a touch deeper and pulls a little warmer.
On skin, 490 Medium Deep runs a touch deeper and pulls a little warmer.
44N Tan runs a touch lighter and pulls a little warmer.
Side by side, 5N1 Walnut runs a touch deeper and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more dewy finish.
Side by side, 4N62 Almond runs a touch lighter and pulls a little warmer.
MAC Cosmetics NW44 has a cool undertone with a red cast. When comparing alternatives, keeping that red 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.