Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation C45 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·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: Very close 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
Very close colour · 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 olive undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finish· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
39
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Natural matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural matte 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 · No SPF
Retailer shade note: medium warm with golden olive undertones
$14Ulta Beauty(product price)$25 less (64%)3.5 (10)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a warm undertone
$14Ulta Beauty(product price)$25 less (64%)3.5 (10)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a yellow undertone
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation C45 (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
Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Medium Tan 19 Olive, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in C45. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeC45Closest shade matchMedium Tan 19 OliveHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#cd9b67#cd9967Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 82/100Shade match 98/100High 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 Medium 35 Warm, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in C45. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeC45Closest overall alternativeMedium 35 WarmHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour60%89#cd9b67#d69d6bVery close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Overall match 89/100Shade match 84/100Medium 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.
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.
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