MAC Cosmetics
Studio Fix Fluid — NW13
$39NW13 sits at the same depth and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more natural finish.
MAC Cosmetics NW13, a shade of Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation with 24HR Oil Control + Blur-Matte Finish, 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 sits at the same depth and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more natural finish.
Next to it, CN 08 Linen sits at the same depth and holds the cool undertone.
Side by side, 3P lands right at the same depth and stays cool but pulls more pink than neutral. Expect a more dewy finish.
1 CR Cool Rosy matches the depth closely and stays cool but pulls more pink than neutral. Expect a more natural finish.
Next to it, CN 10 Alabaster sits at the same depth and holds the cool undertone.
Next to it, Vanilla 120B sits at the same depth and stays cool but pulls more pink than neutral.
N1 sits at the same depth and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more dewy finish.
Next to it, 1R02 Cool Alabaster matches the depth closely and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more natural 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.