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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation C4.5 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

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%).

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Closest shade match: Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation Medium Tan Neutral

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
C4.5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Polite Society
Medium Tan Neutral
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $3 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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Closest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC45.5

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
C4.5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC45.5
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
69
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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

    NW40
    Shade match 90
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    69
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: toasted beige with rosy undertones for medium to dark skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Golden Beige 13
    Shade match 93
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $0.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    43

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: medium skin w/ neutral to golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    C6
    Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    69
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with a peachy golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC45
    Shade match 85
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    69
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: bronze with golden undertone for dark skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Revolution Beauty

    Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation

    F9.5NC
    Shade match 89
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a cool pink undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick

    360 Bisque N
    Shade match 95
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral/rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    31 Medium Neutral
    Shade match 94
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Revolution Beauty

    Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation

    F9.7W
    Shade match 87
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with an olive undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    260 Warm
    Shade match 85
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19.01 less (49%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    28 Medium Cool
    Shade match 89
    $38SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    64
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: cool peach

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Tan Warm
    Shade match 90
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    43

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Drunk Elephant

    Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation

    Medium 13N
    Shade match 91
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: Medium with Cool Neutral Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    34 Medium Cool
    Shade match 85
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium 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

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · R.E.M. Beauty

    Sweetener Foundation

    medium 6 g
    Shade match 90
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (10%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Natasha Denona

    HY-GLAM Powder Foundation

    NP10
    Shade match 94
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes 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

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Aran SF.6.5
    Shade match 94
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes 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

    High confidence· Digital match

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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.

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

    NC27

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC27

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $30

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  1. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Warm Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Warm Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $36

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  2. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

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  3. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.3 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.3 N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $32

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  4. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    130

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 130

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $12.99

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  5. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    040 Caramel

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 040 Caramel

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light

    $10.99

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  6. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    14N

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 14N

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

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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

Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Medium Tan Neutral, 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 matchMedium Tan NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#df9c6e#d99a6cLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared53
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall79
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Medium Tan Neutral.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC45.5, 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 alternativeNC45.5Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#df9c6e#d59b6fVery close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.9
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
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
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall69
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type87Normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 94/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC45.5.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. 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
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs moderate
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation Medium Tan Neutral

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $3 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC45.5

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.