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.
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Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a skin-like finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
68
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertone
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
NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in ARUBA, against Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Medium 4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMedium 4Closest shade matchARUBAHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#d2a16f#d49e6dVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Finish35%56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage30%80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 · 4 of 5 compared49
Longevity30%3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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 overall0
Skin type100%0SensitiveNormal, combination, oilyMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 75/100Shade match 96/100High 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.
Juvia's Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation in 540 Giza, against Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Medium 4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMedium 4Closest overall alternative540 GizaHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%91#d2a16f#dba26bVery close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared54
Finish35%56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage30%60MediumFullSome differenceFull coverage rather than medium
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 compared86
Longevity30%7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 80/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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.
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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