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 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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
72
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
68
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
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
$18.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$15.01 less (44%)4.4 (40,035)
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
43
Skin suitability
68
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
$18.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$15.01 less (44%)4.4 (40,035)
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
43
Skin suitability
68
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
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· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
43
Skin suitability
68
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Same natural finish· Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly lighter· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Buildable rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
76
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
0
Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for sensitive skin
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
Clinique Redness Solutions Makeup SPF 15 in Calming Honey, against Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Medium 4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMedium 4Closest shade matchCalming HoneyHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%96#d2a16f#d4a070Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity30%4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall0
Skin type100%0SensitiveCombination, dry, oilyMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 79/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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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