Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation N4.75 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·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%).
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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
43
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 25% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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 · Not marketed for normal skin
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.
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
Alleyoop Sunsational Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 Tinted Mineral in Glimmer, 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 matchGlimmerHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#e9b699#e6b79bLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared36
Finish35%12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage30%60FullLight-mediumSome differenceLight-medium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
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 70/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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.
CoverGirl Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle-Defying Foundation with SPF 28 in Medium Light, 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 alternativeMedium LightHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%93#e9b699#e3b79eVery close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 87/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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.
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.
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