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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation C45 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

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%).

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Only showing matches with a matte finish, without talc.

Closest shade match: Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 4WO

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
C45Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Olive
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Anastasia Beverly Hills
4WO
Depth and undertone: Medium · Olive · warm olive
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
91out of 100
Colour
90
Depth
98
Undertone
90
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $10 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation Medium 35 Warm

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
C45Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Olive
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
bareMinerals
Medium 35 Warm
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
84
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
91
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

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 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Neutral Honey (N-060)
    Shade match 90
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Medium to Dark, neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation

    108.5 Honey Bisque
    Shade match 84
    $14.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$24.01 less (62%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Clinique

    Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25

    CN 78 Nutty
    Shade match 82
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 27% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Warm Honey (W-066)
    Shade match 85
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Medium to Dark, warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Chanel

    ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation

    BD61
    Shade match 87
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $30 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 31% 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 · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: intense dark-medium shade, golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    ARUBA
    Shade match 80
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: M6 - Medium to medium-deep with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    Y 27
    Shade match 89
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $7.90 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · TIRTIR

    Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion

    30N RICH HONEY
    Shade match 85
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (36%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Sand Beige
    Shade match 83
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$26.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly warmer undertone · 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F9.7W
    Shade match 87
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25 less (64%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageDoes 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  11. #13 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F9W
    Shade match 85
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25 less (64%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageDoes 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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.

From the same range

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

    NC37

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC37

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

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Closest concealers

  1. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    12O

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 12O

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Olive undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    360W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 360W

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Olive · warm olive undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    2N35

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2N35

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 6.5 O

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 6.5 O

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Olive · neutral olive undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 2

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Khaki 6.25

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Khaki 6.25

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

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 4WO, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in C45. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC45Closest shade match4WOScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour90#cd9b67#cc986bVery close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone90OliveOlive · warm oliveClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall60
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 stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type87Normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 4WO.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same olive undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Contains alcohol
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 15%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

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 WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour89#cd9b67#d69d6bVery close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth97MediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65OliveWarm · goldenSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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 overall91
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
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 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation in Medium 35 Warm.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 4WO

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $10 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation Medium 35 Warm

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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.