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.
$18.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$20.01 less (51%)4.4 (40,035)
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
76
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
91
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
$25Ulta Beauty(product price)$14 less (36%)4.2 (812)
Matches: Very close colour· Same olive 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
80
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% 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 · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
67
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: MD2.3 - medium-deep with warm undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than olive 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 olive undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% 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: M3.5 - medium to medium-deep with warm undertones, and an olive tone
$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: Neutral rather than olive undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than olive 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 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 warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
48
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · 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 deep, neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
48
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · 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 deep, neutral undertones
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.
NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Tahoe - Medium Dark 2, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in C45. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeC45Closest overall alternativeTahoe - Medium Dark 2How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%94#cd9b67#d29a62Very close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 overall67
Longevity30%6024-hour wear16-hour wearSome difference16-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
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%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, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 84/100Shade 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.
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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