Foundation Shades

MAC

NW20 in other brands

Studio Waterweight SPF 30 Foundation · Liquid and cream

Depth
Lighter than 73% of the shades in our data
Undertone
Listed as neutral from its retail listing
Swatch
Reads cooler than most shades this deep #e9b697
Data
Retailer swatch, January 2021 (how we collect it)

The closest shade in another brand is Wet n Wild Shell Ivory in PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation (likely close). In all, 224 ranges have a likely-close shade and 104 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 104 brands. The other 64 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.

  1. Wet n Wild

    Shell Ivory · PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  2. Tarte

    13B · Maracuja Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  3. UOMA Beauty

    T3C Fair Lady · Say What?! Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  4. Shiseido

    240 Quartz · Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Custom Finish Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  5. Bobbi Brown

    5 Honey · Skin Foundation SPF 15

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  6. Yves Saint Laurent

    BD25 · All Hours Longwear Natural Matte Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  7. Hourglass

    No. 1 Ivory · Veil Fluid Makeup

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  8. Armani Beauty

    3.25 · Power Fabric Longwear High Cover Foundation SPF 25

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  9. NARS

    M3.25 Porto · Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  10. Gucci

    150C · Fluide De Beauté Fini Naturel - Natural Finish Fluid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  11. Maybelline

    222 True Beige · Fit Me Matte + Poreless Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  12. L'Oréal

    Nude Beige · Infallible Pro-Glow Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  13. MAC

    NC44.5 · Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  14. CoverGirl

    Warm Beige · Simply Ageless 3-In-1 Liquid Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  15. Rare Beauty

    220C · Liquid Touch Weightless Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  16. bareMinerals

    05 Sateen · BAREPRO Performance Wear Liquid Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  17. Make Up For Ever

    Y375Golden · Matte Velvet Skin Blurring Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  18. J.Cat Beauty

    Buff · Skinsurance Max Coverage Silky Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  19. Milk Makeup

    Light Beige · Flex Foundation Stick

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  20. NYX Professional Makeup

    Vanilla · Born To Glow Naturally Radiant Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  21. Clinique

    Matte Honey · Superpowder Double Face Makeup

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  22. Pacifica

    29CM Cool Medium · Alight Clean Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  23. Becca Cosmetics

    2C1 Bisque · Ultimate Coverage 24 Hour Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  24. Smith & Cult

    190 Warm · Veiled Threat Weightless Micro-Blurring Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  25. Bite Beauty

    M75 · Changemaker Supercharged Micellar Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  26. Givenchy

    P200 · Teint Couture Everwear 24H Foundation SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  27. Juice Beauty

    17 Medium Tan · PHYTO-PIGMENTS Flawless Serum Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  28. Fenty Beauty

    220 · Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Powder Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  29. jane iredale

    Suntan · Liquid Minerals A Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  30. Ulta Beauty

    Light Cool · Adjustable Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  31. Guerlain

    04C · L'Essentiel Natural Longwear Foundation SPF 20

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  32. rms beauty

    11.5 · "Un" Cover-Up Cream Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral

  33. Dior

    2 Warm · Dior Airflash Spray Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  34. Laura Mercier

    2C1 · Tinted Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 20 - Oil Free

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed cool

  35. Cover FX

    1 G Medium · Custom Cover Drops

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed warm

  36. Natasha Denona

    60 WYMedium · Foundation X+

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

  37. Almay

    200 Buff · Clear Complexion Make Myself Clear Makeup

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer

  38. Exa

    500 Whit · High Fidelity Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads about the same

  39. Makeup Revolution

    F3.5 · Conceal & Define Full Coverage Foundation

    Likely close Swatch reads warmer · listed neutral

  40. ILIA

    Maraca · True Skin Serum Foundation

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

Closest shade in the other 64 brands

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