Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation C40 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·Light medium · Olive 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· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
87
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
Retailer shade note: for light to medium skin with warm neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
76
Skin suitability
87
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 30% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% 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 · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
39
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel
$22Ulta Beauty(product price)$17 less (44%)3.5 (42)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable 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 · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF
Matches: Same matte finish· Same full coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly lighter· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
78
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
76
Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel
$35Ulta Beauty(product price)$4 less (10%)4.5 (1,573)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same olive undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Light rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
46
Wear & performance
60
Skin suitability
43
Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: light medium with warm olive undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation C40 (Light medium · Olive 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
ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick in 13O Hickory, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in C40. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeC40Closest shade match13O HickoryHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#e0ad82#e1b187Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall48
Longevity30%3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
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 overall40
Skin type100%40Normal, oilyNormal, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 97/100High 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 BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation in Light 27 Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in C40. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeC40Closest overall alternativeLight 27 NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%97#e0ad82#deaa80Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Overall match 92/100Shade match 91/100High 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.
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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