MAC Cosmetics
Studio Fix Fluid — NC35
$39NC35 sits at the same depth and carries the same peach cast. Expect a more natural finish.
MAC Cosmetics NC35, a shade of Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation with 24HR Oil Control + Blur-Matte Finish, 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 natural finish.
NC35 sits at the same depth and carries the same peach cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
Side by side, 28.6Y Medium sits at the same depth and keeps the same warm undertone.
28Y Medium sits at the same depth and holds the warm undertone.
Side by side, 28.8Y Medium matches the depth closely and keeps the same warm undertone.
Next to it, 21.5Y Medium runs a touch lighter and keeps the same warm undertone.
27.5Y Medium runs a touch lighter and keeps the same warm undertone.
Next to it, 32S Medium Sand runs a touch lighter and stays warm but pulls more golden than peach.
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.
Tarte Cosmetics mini Amazonian clay 16-hour full coverage soft matte foundation in 32S Medium Sand (around $18) wears closest among budget options — next to it, 32S Medium Sand runs a touch lighter and stays warm but pulls more golden than peach.
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.