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 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.
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
SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single in Deep 2N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in C8. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeC8Closest shade matchDeep 2NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%94#be703d#c17543Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96TanTanSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%80FullMediumCloseMedium 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%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall61
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%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall50
Skin type100%50Normal, oilyNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 76/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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.
L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder in 365 Copper, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in C8. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeC8Closest overall alternative365 CopperHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall81
Colour60%83#be703d#c17a46Close colourColour difference 3.3 (0 is identical)
Depth15%92TanTanSameDepth difference: 4.0
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 87/100Shade match 81/100Medium 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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