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TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 Medium Tones dupes and alternatives BLK/OPL

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Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC42

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Overall match
76out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
80
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
49
Skin (Skin suitability)
40
Shade match
80out of 100
Colour
not scored yet
Depth
100
Undertone
70
Low confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $24.41 more

Your shade $14.59 at Target

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

Ranked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. #2 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW15
    Shade match 80
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.41 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly lighterNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    40

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light beige with soft rosy undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW22
    Shade match 80
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.41 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly lighterNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    40

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light medium with rosy undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC30
    Shade match 76
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.41 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly lighterNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    40

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium beige with golden undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC45.5
    Shade match 74
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.41 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    40

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with golden undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC15
    Shade match 63
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.41 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly lighterNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    63
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    40

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair light with golden undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    C8
    Shade match 56
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.41 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    56
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    40

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep olive with golden undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    N4.75
    Shade match 53
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.41 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly lighterNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    53
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    40

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light with peachy neutral undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW33
    Shade match 52
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.41 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    52
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    40

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with rosy undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC10
    Shade match 50
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $24.41 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly lighterNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    50
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    40

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair with neutral undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 Medium Tones (Medium) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Light Tan

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Light Tan

    • Same depth, colour not measured
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $12

  2. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Deep Caramel

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Deep Caramel

    • Same depth, colour not measured
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $8

  3. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    32 Tan Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 32 Tan Bronze

    • Same depth, colour not measured
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $30

  4. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    20 Light Medium Peach

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 20 Light Medium Peach

    • Same depth, colour not measured
    • Medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  5. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.5 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.5 W

    • Same depth, colour not measured
    • Medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

  6. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 112 Ginger

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 112 Ginger

    • Same depth, colour not measured
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $22

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC42, against BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 in Medium Tones. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMedium TonesClosest matchNC42Score
Shade match55% of overall80
Colournot comparableNo swatch#da8e5cNot comparedNo swatch colour on one side
Depth100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownWarm · goldenSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall49
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type40Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 76/100Shade match 80/100Low confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

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To MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC42.

Same or better

  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

Not compared

  • Colour not compared: swatch data missing

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15SPF 15
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy NC42

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $24.41 more

Your shade $14.59 at Target

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

10 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth and undertone; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and skin suitability. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.

Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.