MAC

NC42 in other brands

Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control · Liquid and cream

Depth: Lighter than 38% of the shades in our data
Undertone: Listed as warm on the brand's website
Swatch: Reads in between warm and cool #c89061
Data: MAC's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is NARS Moorea in Soft Matte Complete Foundation (likely close). In all, 268 ranges have a likely-close shade and 112 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 112 brands. The other 72 brands are listed below.

One shade per brand, closest first. Labels: Likely close under 4.5, Worth sampling 4.5 to 10. What these mean.

NARS

Moorea · Soft Matte Complete Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive
Fenty Beauty

300 · Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Urban Decay

8.75 · All Nighter Liquid Full Coverage Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Maybelline

332 Golden Caramel · Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Milani

Golden Tan · Screen Queen Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Sephora Collection

44 Y · Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
bareMinerals

24 Latte · BarePRO 24 hour Longwear Liquid Foundation with Mineral SPF 20

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Max Factor

84 - Soft Toffee · Miracle Pure Skin-Improving Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Clé de Peau Beauté

BF50 Tan Buff · Radiant Cream Foundation SPF 25

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
L'Oréal

320 Cool · Infallible Cushion Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool
Make Up For Ever

Y434 · Reboot Active Care Revitalizing Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral-warm
It Cosmetics

Rich · Bye Bye Foundation Oil-Free Matte Full Coverage Moisturizer with SPF 50+

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Rare Beauty

340C · Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral-cool
Dermablend

65W Golden Bronze · Cover Creme Full Coverage Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Armani Beauty

8.5 · Luminous Silk Perfect Glow Flawless Oil-Free Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Gucci

350W · Fluide De Beauté Fini Naturel - Natural Finish Fluid Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Tarte

42G tan golden · face tape foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive
Pat McGrath Labs

17 Medium · Sublime Perfection Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral-warm
Lancôme

430 Bisque C · Teint Idole Ultra Wear 24H Long Wear Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool
Ulta Beauty

Medium To Tan Olive · Complexion Crush Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive
The Ordinary

3.1 Y · Serum Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Dose Of Colors

122 Medium Tan · Meet Your Hue Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Smashbox

3.2 · Studio Skin 24 Hour Full Coverage Waterproof Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Lorac

16 · PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
beautyblender

3.70 Warm/Olive · Bounce Liquid Whip Long Wear Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive
KVD Vegan Beauty

170 Tan · Lock-It Powder Foundation Refills

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Laura Mercier

Praline · Flawless Lumière Radiance-Perfecting Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool
Essence

100 Light Beige · I Love Flawless Skin Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
surratt beauty

10 Surreal Skin · Surreal Skin Foundation Wand

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Morphe

F2.80 Warm · Fluidity Full-Coverage Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Clinique

CN 78 Nutty · Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Cover FX

G70 · Natural Finish Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
W3LL People

Dark Golden · Narcissist Foundation Stick

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Wet n Wild

Cream Beige · PhotoFocus Stick Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Rimmel London

350: Golden Honey – Warm undertones · Lasting Finish 35 Hour Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Hourglass

Warm Beige · Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
KIKO Milano

5NR Neutral Rose · Skin Lover Intensive Serum Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Perricone MD

Nude · No Makeup Foundation Serum Broad Spectrum SPF 20

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
MAC

NW48 · Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
e.l.f. Cosmetics

33 Medium Warm · Soft Glam Satin Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

Closest shade in the other 72 brands

A to Z by brand. The 40 above are closer; open a shade to see how close it is.

Filter every range in the shade finder

Next to it in Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control

NW40 (lighter)
NW43 (deeper)

Colours come from MAC's own website, checked October 2026. Test a shade on your jaw in daylight before you buy.