MAC Cosmetics
Studio Fix Fluid — NC5
$39NC5 sits at the same depth and carries the same golden cast. Expect a more natural finish.
MAC Cosmetics NC5, a shade of Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation with 24HR Oil Control + Blur-Matte Finish, suits very fair skin with a warm, golden-leaning undertone. The golden 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.
NC5 sits at the same depth and carries the same golden cast. Expect a more natural finish.
NC7 sits at the same depth and keeps the same warm undertone. Expect a more dewy finish.
MAC Cosmetics NC5 has a warm undertone with a golden cast. When comparing alternatives, keeping that golden 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.