Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage Medium Tan 5 dupes and alternatives Glossier
4.1 (490)·Tan · 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: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim 12-hour wear· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than natural finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
61
Wear & performance
89
Skin suitability
0
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: extra deep with neutral brown undertones
The closest shade to Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage Medium Tan 5 (Tan · 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
MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW57, against Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Medium Tan 5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMedium Tan 5Closest matchNW57How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%90#ae7047#b06f4cVery close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedRich deepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
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%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall0
Skin type100%0SensitiveNormal, combination, oilyMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 78/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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.
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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