Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage Medium 5 dupes and alternatives Glossier
4.1 (490)·Medium · Olive 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 medium coverage· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: Medium to Dark, neutral undertones
The closest shade to Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage Medium 5 (Medium · Olive 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
Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 232WO Olivewood, against Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Medium 5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMedium 5Closest shade match232WO OlivewoodHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%90#cc9a5b#d6a060Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
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 compared68
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%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, dry, combinationMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 80/100Shade match 91/100High 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.
m.ph by Mary Phillips Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation in Medium 130 O, against Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Medium 5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMedium 5Closest overall alternativeMedium 130 OHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour60%78#cc9a5b#bf9565Close colourColour difference 3.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%93MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 3.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish35%100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
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 overall0
Skin type100%0SensitiveNormal, dry, combinationMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 85/100Shade match 86/100High 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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