MAC Cosmetics
Studio Fix Fluid — NW60
$39NW60 lands right at the same depth and pulls a little cooler.
NARS Cosmetics Mali, a shade of Natural Radiant Longwear Full Coverage Foundation, suits deep skin with a neutral, 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.
NW60 lands right at the same depth and pulls a little cooler.
Lava Cake 590R runs a touch deeper and pulls a little cooler. Expect a more matte finish.
Next to it, 495 runs a touch deeper and pulls a little cooler. Expect a more matte finish.
NARS Cosmetics Mali has a neutral 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.