Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation C8 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·Tan · 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.
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
53
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · 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 · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
55
Wear & performance
39
Skin suitability
76
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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 · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation C8 (Tan · 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
Kryolan Professional Makeup Natural Fluid Foundation in NO 8, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in C8. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeC8Closest shade matchNO 8How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%89#be703d#c57743Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%93TanTanSameDepth difference: 3.7
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 74/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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.
Youngblood Loose Mineral Foundation in Sable, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in C8. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeC8Closest overall alternativeSableHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour60%88#be703d#b66f45Very close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 1 of 4 compared80
Finish35%—not comparableMatteNot listedNot comparedFinish not listed for one product
Coverage30%80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 overall49
Longevity30%4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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 overall0
Skin type100%0Normal, oilySensitiveMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 74/100Shade match 85/100Medium 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.
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.
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