Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage Medium 4 dupes and alternatives Glossier
4.1 (490)·Medium light · Cool · pink undertone
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%).
Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)· Same natural finish
Differences: No skin-like finish claimed· No long-wear claim· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
86
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
0
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
86
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: medium-dark with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: medium tan with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
86
Wear & performance
38
Skin suitability
68
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral beige undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Olive rather than cool undertone· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
68
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than cool undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: tanned amber for olive skin tones
The closest shade to Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage Medium 4 (Medium light · Cool · pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.
Why the closest shade match works
Tarte Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint in 35N Medium Neutral, against Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Medium 4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMedium 4Closest shade match35N Medium NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#d2a16f#d7a068Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Finish35%56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared72
Longevity30%8012-hour wear16-hour wearClose16-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall68
Skin type100%68SensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for sensitive skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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.
Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Medium 17 Olive, against Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Medium 4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMedium 4Closest overall alternativeMedium 17 OliveHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall79
Colour60%92#d2a16f#d7a66eVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared91
Longevity30%8012-hour wear16-hour wearClose16-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall68
Skin type100%68SensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for sensitive skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 79/100High 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.
31 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.
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