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Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation M4 dupes and alternatives Jane Iredale

Light medium · Neutral 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%).

Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC18

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

Your shade
Jane Iredale
M4Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC18
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$15 less (28%)

Your shade $54 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation C4.5

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

Your shade
Jane Iredale
M4Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
C4.5
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
94out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
63
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$15 less (28%)

Your shade $54 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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. #3 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    N6.5
    Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephora$15 less (28%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: peachy beige with neutral undertone for light to medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 95
    $38SephoraSephora$16 less (30%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: for light to light-medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Latte 300N
    Shade match 96
    $37SephoraSephora$17 less (31%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverageNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Light-Medium skin with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    35N Medium Neutral
    Shade match 97
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$12 less (22%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    250 Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$34.01 less (63%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW22
    Shade match 88
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$15 less (28%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Retailer shade note: warm beige with rosy undertone for light to medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Natural Tan 320
    Shade match 94
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$42.01 less (78%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC30
    Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephora$15 less (28%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Retailer shade note: light to medium beige with golden undertone for light to medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    29N Light-Medium Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$12 less (22%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    29N Light-Medium Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$12 less (22%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 95
    $52SephoraSephora$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    28

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    N5
    Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephora$15 less (28%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light rosy with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Sun Beige 310
    Shade match 92
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$42.01 less (78%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 94
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$9 less (17%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for light neutral skin with a subtle yellow hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$39.41 less (73%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Medium Tan
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephora$15 less (28%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    N6.5
    Shade match 91
    $39SephoraSephora$15 less (28%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral peachy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    18 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $38SephoraSephora$16 less (30%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: neutral olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  19. #21 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    2W2 Rattan
    Shade match 88
    $52SephoraSephora$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: light-medium with warm olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    35H Medium Honey
    Shade match 86
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$12 less (22%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. Shade match 86
    $39SephoraSephora$15 less (28%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: golden beige shade with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #24 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    2C Madeleine
    Shade match 80
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  23. #25 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    700 Vienna
    Shade match 96
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30 less (56%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #26 · RMS Beauty

    ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation

    33.5
    Shade match 87
    $59Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: warm tawny peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. Shade match 93
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    48
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. Shade match 88
    $46SephoraSephora$8 less (15%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light skin with warm/yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  27. Shade match 94
    $12.98WalmartWalmart$41.02 less (76%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for combination/normal/oily skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  28. #30 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    16 Light Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$24 less (44%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  29. #31 · Maybelline

    Lifter Stix Multi-Use Face Stick

    20
    Shade match 97
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$41.01 less (76%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    51
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural finish

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: neutral light

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation M4 (Light medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    NC17

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC17

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  2. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

  3. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Light/Medium 2.5N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Light/Medium 2.5N

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $31

  4. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3.5 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

  5. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Medium Sand

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Medium Sand

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $8

  6. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Tan

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium

    $12

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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC18, against Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation in M4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeM4Closest shade matchNC18Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#eaad81#eaac80Looks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall58
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall67
Skin type67Combination, normal, oilyNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 89/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC18.

Same or better

  • $15 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in C4.5, against Jane Iredale Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation in M4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeM4Closest overall alternativeC4.5Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#eaad81#eaad7eLooks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 94/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in C4.5.

Same or better

  • $15 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC18

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$15 less (28%)

Your shade $54 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation C4.5

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$15 less (28%)

Your shade $54 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.