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

Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden 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: Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation CN 74 Beige

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
C4Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Clinique
CN 74 Beige
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Same price

Your shade $39 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Soft Medium 11

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
C4Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
bareMinerals
Soft Medium 11
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
61
Skin (Skin suitability)
43
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $0.50 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

  1. #3 · L'Oréal Paris

    Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation

    Sand
    Overall 77
    $14.97WalmartWalmart$24.03 less (62%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · ILIA

    Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick

    14W Maple
    Overall 77
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Claims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% 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: Light-medium with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    4
    Overall 82
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Claims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 27% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation

    3W1 Dusk
    Overall 79
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Claims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    69
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    6W
    Overall 77
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Both claim colour stability

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    67
    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 · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Lancôme

    Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation

    355 Bisque (C)
    Overall 84
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $14 more

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

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Medium Cool
    Overall 77
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23 less (59%)

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · 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 · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    180 Medium Cool
    Overall 79
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$20.01 less (51%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation C4 (Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden 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

    NC17.5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC17.5

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

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Closest concealers

  1. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

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

    Fawn 4.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Fawn 4.5

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

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3N Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Warm Nude

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Warm Nude

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    2N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 2N1

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Natural Beige

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

    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

Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in CN 74 Beige, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in C4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC4Closest shade matchCN 74 BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#dfa982#dba885Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 overall49
Longevity4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
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 overall40
Skin type40Normal, oilyCombination, dry, oilyBoth marketed for oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade 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 Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation in CN 74 Beige.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • 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 skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

19 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 34%. 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 denat.)
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Soft Medium 11, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in C4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC4Closest overall alternativeSoft Medium 11Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour97#dfa982#e1a77fLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 overall61
Longevity4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 overall43
Skin type43Normal, oilyCombination, oilyBoth marketed for oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Soft Medium 11.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for normal skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15SPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Clinique Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation CN 74 Beige

Best price
$39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Same price

Your shade $39 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Soft Medium 11

Match price
$39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $0.50 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

30 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.