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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation N4.75 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Light · Neutral 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%).

Closest shade match: Lancôme Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick 260 Bisque N

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

The match
Lancôme
260 Bisque N
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Best price
$46SephoraSephora
Costs $7 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Cool Beige (C-046)

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

The match
Bobbi Brown
Cool Beige (C-046)
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $19 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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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. Overall 84
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    88
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral/pinky undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Overall 83
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    91
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 28% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for light skintones with neutral peach undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Pure Beige 235
    Overall 83
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$27.01 less (69%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Overall 82
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    91
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 28% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for light skintones with neutral cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. Overall 82
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    91
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 28% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for light skintones with neutral warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    170
    Overall 82
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$32.01 less (82%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% 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 · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light medium with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation

    05: Vanilla
    Overall 84
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$25 less (64%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light beige with a warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation

    04: Light Neutral
    Overall 83
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25 less (64%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair beige with a warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation

    Medium to Tan Warm
    Overall 82
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$23 less (59%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer 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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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation N4.75 (Light · Neutral 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

    N12

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade N12

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

Closest concealers

  1. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Buff Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Buff Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

  2. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium Vanilla

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $12

  3. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Light Beige

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    130N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 130N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $24

  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Willow 2.3

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Willow 2.3

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $39

  6. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N6.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N6.5

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

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

Lancôme Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick in 260 Bisque N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in N4.75. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeN4.75Closest shade match260 Bisque NScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#e9b699#e9b595Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 85/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Lancôme Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick in 260 Bisque N.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch 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 shade match
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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Cool Beige (C-046), against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in N4.75. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeN4.75Closest overall alternativeCool Beige (C-046)Score
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour96#e9b699#e6b799Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65NeutralCoolSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared82
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
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 overall82
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 overall87
Skin type87Normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 89/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Cool Beige (C-046).

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly cooler undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

16 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 23%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (linalool)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15SPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Lancôme Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick 260 Bisque N

Best price
$46SephoraSephora
Costs $7 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Cool Beige (C-046)

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $19 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.