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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation C5 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Medium light · 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: CoverGirl Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation Medium

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
C5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
CoverGirl
Medium
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
95
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$21.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$17.51 less (45%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · lowest price $12.97 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: Lancôme Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick 360 Bisque N

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
C5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Lancôme
360 Bisque N
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
55
Wear (Wear & performance)
88
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$46SephoraSephora
Costs $7 more

Your shade $39 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 · Basma

    The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish

    14
    Shade match 89
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · J.Cat Beauty

    Aquasurance Compact Foundation

    Soft Taupe
    Shade match 93
    $10.39$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$28.61 less (73%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Clinique

    Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation

    Light
    Shade match 92
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 31% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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 · No SPF

    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 C5 (Medium light · 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

    NC27

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC27

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

    $30

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Closest concealers

  1. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    130

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 130

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.3 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.3 N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    11.5 Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 11.5 Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $36

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

    Warm Beige

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

CoverGirl Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation in Medium, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in C5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC5Closest shade matchMediumScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour94#e29c70#e8a275Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth95Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 3.1
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared40
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage20FullLightDifferentLight coverage rather than full
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall40
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
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 72/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 CoverGirl Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation in Medium.

Same or better

  • $17.51 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Claims a skin-like finish

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Light 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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Lancôme Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick in 360 Bisque N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in C5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC5Closest overall alternative360 Bisque NScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour92#e29c70#e1a278Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared55
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
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 overall88
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type87Normal, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 Lancôme Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick in 360 Bisque N.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Closest shade match

CoverGirl Simply Ageless Skin Perfector Essence Foundation Medium

Match price
$21.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$17.51 less (45%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · lowest price $12.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Lancôme Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick 360 Bisque N

Best price
$46SephoraSephora
Costs $7 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

33 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.