MAC Cosmetics
Studio Fix Fluid — NW22
$39Side by side, NW22 sits at the same depth and carries the same pink cast. Expect a more natural finish.
MAC Cosmetics NW22, a shade of Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation with 24HR Oil Control + Blur-Matte Finish, suits light skin with a cool, pink-leaning undertone. The pink 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.
Side by side, NW22 sits at the same depth and carries the same pink cast. Expect a more natural finish.
Side by side, NW22 matches the depth closely and carries the same pink cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
160 Light lands right at the same depth and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more natural finish.
175 Light runs a touch deeper and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more natural finish.
Side by side, 200 Light Medium runs a touch deeper and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more natural finish.
210 Light Medium runs a touch deeper and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more natural finish.
Side by side, 250 Light Medium runs a touch deeper and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more natural finish.
Next to it, 270 Light Medium runs a touch deeper and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more natural finish.
MAC Cosmetics NW22 has a cool undertone with a pink cast. When comparing alternatives, keeping that pink 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.