MAC Cosmetics
Studio Fix Fluid — NW55
$39Side by side, NW55 lands right at the same depth and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more natural finish.
MAC Cosmetics NW55, a shade of Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation with 24HR Oil Control + Blur-Matte Finish, suits deep 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.
Side by side, NW55 lands right at the same depth and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more natural finish.
Side by side, NW55 lands right at the same depth and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
On skin, CN 127 Truffle sits at the same depth and carries the same neutral cast.
Next to it, CN 126 Espresso matches the depth closely and carries the same neutral cast.
Side by side, Rich 3 matches the depth closely and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more natural finish.
Rich 1 sits at the same depth and keeps the same cool undertone. Expect a more natural finish.
Side by side, Chestnut matches the depth closely and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more natural finish.
On skin, 65.5 P sits at the same depth and pulls a little warmer.
MAC Cosmetics NW55 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.