Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation C4.5 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·Medium light · 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%).
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.
$8Ulta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)4.5 (40,486)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones
$8Ulta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)4.5 (40,486)
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/oily skin · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
61
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: medium with neutral peach undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation C4.5 (Medium light · Neutral 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
Lancôme Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick in 360 Bisque N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in C4.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeC4.5Closest shade match360 Bisque NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%93#df9c6e#e1a278Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type100%87Normal, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily 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.
bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Golden Beige 13, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in C4.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeC4.5Closest overall alternativeGolden Beige 13How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%90#df9c6e#e1a477Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall61
Longevity30%4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall43
Skin type100%43Normal, oilyCombination, oilyBoth marketed for oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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.
32 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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