Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage Medium Deep 4 dupes and alternatives Glossier
4.1 (490)·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%).
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· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim 16-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
79
Skin suitability
68
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same medium coverage
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
73
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
$25Ulta Beauty(product price)$9 less (26%)4.4 (33)
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
88
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 deep with neutral undertone
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.
Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.
Why the closest 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 match500CHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%93#8d5837#935933Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish35%56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage30%80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 · 4 of 5 compared63
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%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 overall73
Skin type100%73SensitiveNormal, 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.
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.
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