MAC Cosmetics
Studio Fix Fluid — NW15
$39On skin, NW15 lands right at the same depth and stays cool but pulls more pink than neutral. Expect a more natural finish.
MAC Cosmetics NW15, a shade of Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation with 24HR Oil Control + Blur-Matte Finish, suits light 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.
On skin, NW15 lands right at the same depth and stays cool but pulls more pink than neutral. Expect a more natural finish.
NW15 matches the depth closely and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
On skin, 110 Light matches the depth closely and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more natural finish.
3 sits at the same depth and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
100 Light lands right at the same depth and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more natural finish.
Next to it, 040 Fair runs a touch lighter and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more natural finish.
Side by side, 070 Fair runs a touch lighter and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more natural finish.
Fair 2 runs a touch lighter and stays cool but pulls more pink than neutral. Expect a more natural finish.
MAC Cosmetics NW15 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.