Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage Medium Tan 4 dupes and alternatives Glossier
4.1 (490)·Medium tan · Warm · peach 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.
$15.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$18.01 less (53%)4.5 (1,466)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
68
Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: medium-deep with warm undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
0
Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: Deep-Tan skin with a golden undertone
$14Ulta Beauty(product price)$20 less (59%)3.5 (10)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
68
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a yellow undertone
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
86
Wear & performance
38
Skin suitability
73
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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: medium - deep with warm golden undertones
$14Ulta Beauty(product price)$20 less (59%)3.5 (10)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
68
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a warm red undertone
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same natural finish
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: Deep-Tan skin with a golden-red undertone
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Light rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
61
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
68
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish· Light rather than medium coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
54
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
68
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
The closest shade to Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage Medium Tan 4 (Medium tan · Warm · peach 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
L'Oréal Paris Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint in 220 Warm, against Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Medium Tan 4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMedium Tan 4Closest shade match220 WarmHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%98#c48652#c28756Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Finish35%56NaturalRadiantSome differenceRadiant finish rather than natural
Coverage30%80MediumLightCloseLight 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 · 3 of 5 compared54
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%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 99/100Medium 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.
m.ph by Mary Phillips Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation in Medium 170 G, against Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Medium Tan 4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMedium Tan 4Closest overall alternativeMedium 170 GHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#c48652#c68851Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
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 92/100Shade match 98/100High 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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