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Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage Medium Deep 4 dupes and alternatives Glossier

Deep · Cool 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%).

Only showing matches made for normal skin, in liquid form, without talc.

  • 8 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.
  • 1 match has no skin type listed and is not shown.

Closest shade match: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation 500C

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Best price
$53SephoraSephora
Costs $19 more

Your shade $34 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation 22 C

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

The match
Makeup By Mario
22 C
Depth and undertone: Deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
0
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $34 at Sephora

More matches

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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. Shade match 87
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: for medium deep skintones with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    53 Deep Neutral
    Shade match 85
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$26 less (76%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    24 N
    Shade match 88
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: dark with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    13.5
    Shade match 86
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    68

    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

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 93
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $26 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep, cool rosy

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 86
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $19 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    38
    Skin suitability
    73

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% 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 · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 86
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    63
    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: dark with neutral undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 76
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: for medium deep skintones with warm olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage Medium Deep 4 (Deep · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

  1. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Deep 3

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Deep 3

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $22

Closest concealers

  1. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W10.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W10.5

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $16.99

  2. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    6.5N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 6.5N

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $38

  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    530N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 530N

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $24

  4. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Deep 6C

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Deep 6C

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $31

  5. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC58

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC58

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

  6. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    490

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 490

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

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

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 500C, against Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Medium Deep 4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMedium Deep 4Closest shade match500CScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#8d5837#935933Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth98DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall70
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall73
Skin type73SensitiveNormal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for sensitive skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 95/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 500C.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Baseno siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs silicone-based; silicone none vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation in 22 C, against Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Medium Deep 4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMedium Deep 4Closest overall alternative22 CScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour88#8d5837#975a39Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth96DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall91
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall0
Skin type0SensitiveNormal, combination, oilyMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 84/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation in 22 C.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for sensitive skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Baseno siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation 500C

Best price
$53SephoraSephora
Costs $19 more

Your shade $34 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation 22 C

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $34 at Sephora

How these matches are scored

30 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.