MAC

NC38 in other brands

Studio Fix Soft Matte Foundation Stick · Stick

Depth: Lighter than 42% of the shades in our data
Undertone: Listed as warm from its retail listing
Swatch: Reads warmer than most shades this deep #d39860
Data: Retailer swatch, January 2021 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is Tarte 44S Tan Sand in Babassu Foundcealer Skincare Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20 (likely close). In all, 170 ranges have a likely-close shade and 105 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 105 brands. The other 65 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.

Tarte

44S Tan Sand · Babassu Foundcealer Skincare Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
NARS

MD2 Tahoe · Sheer Glow Foundation

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

53 Medium N · Lock-It Foundation

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

42 Tan Neutral · Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Natasha Denona

Y10 - Tan Dark Yellow · Hy-Glam Serum Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Charlotte Tilbury

9 NEUTRAL · Airbrush Flawless Foundation

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

30 Medium Warm · Soft Glam Satin Foundation

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

107 Fresh Beige · Infallible Pro-Matte Liquid Longwear Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Revlon

410 Toast · ColorStay Full Cover Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Wet n Wild

Classic Beige · PhotoFocus Stick Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Ulta Beauty

Medium Peach · Youthful Glow Foundation Serum Drops

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
MAC

NC38 · Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation

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

330 · Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
jane iredale

M8 · Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Kosas

Medium Warm 240 · Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Clinique

WN 82 Latte · Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Milani

Tan · Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation + Concealer

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Laura Mercier

Chai · Flawless Lumière Radiance-Perfecting Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Lancôme

415 Bisque W · Teint Idole Ultra Wear 24H Long Wear Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Urban Decay

70WY · Stay Naked The Fix Powder Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Morphe

F2.100 Warm · Fluidity Full-Coverage Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Estée Lauder

4W1 Honey Bronze · Double Wear Maximum Cover Camouflage Makeup for Face and Body SPF 15

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Juvia's Place

400 Ethiopia · I Am Magic Foundation

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

No. 3 Sand · Veil Fluid Makeup

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
ZOEVA

240N Gratitude · Authentik Skin Natural Luminous Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive
Smashbox

2.3 · Studio Skin 24 Hour Full Coverage Waterproof Foundation

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

Honey Chestnut · Encore Pressed Powder Foundation

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

8.75 · Neo Nude Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Almay

150 Tan · Skin Perfecting Healthy Biome Makeup

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
bareMinerals

2W Light · Blemish Rescue Salicylic Acid Loose Powder Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Pacifica

15WT Warm Tan · Alight Clean Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Maybelline

Golden Caramel · Super Stay Longwear Liquid Foundation 30Hr Wear

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Dermablend

40N Chestnut · Smooth Liquid Camo Foundation

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

33.5 Y · Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Givenchy

P350 · Teint Couture Everwear 24H Foundation SPF 20

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
La Mer

450 Sepia · The Soft Fluid Long Wear Foundation SPF 20

Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed warm
Bobbi Brown

Warm Honey · Skin Foundation Stick

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Gucci

340N · Fluide De Beauté Fini Naturel - Natural Finish Fluid Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Yves Saint Laurent

BD70 · All Hours Longwear Natural Matte Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Smith & Cult

300 Neutral · Veiled Threat Weightless Micro-Blurring Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

Closest shade in the other 65 brands

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

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Next to it in Studio Fix Soft Matte Foundation Stick

NC37 (lighter)
NC40 (deeper)

Colours come from retailer swatch photos taken in January 2021. Test a shade on your jaw in daylight before you buy.