Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation N4 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (3,477)·Light · Warm · peach 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 warm undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable 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 · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Same matte finish
Differences: No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
43
Looks identical · 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
86
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
Retailer shade note: Fair with balanced neutral undertones
Matches: Same matte finish· Same full coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
76
Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel
$17.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$21.01 less (54%)4.2 (5,328)
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Same full coverage
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
50
Wear & performance
67
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
$13.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$25.01 less (64%)4.3 (33,167)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
54
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable 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 · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
$14Ulta Beauty(product price)$25 less (64%)3.5 (10)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
77
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Retailer shade note: fair or light skin tones with a cool pink undertone
$16Ulta Beauty(product price)$23 less (59%)4.3 (699)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · 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
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
48
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm 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 · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: Very light with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Light rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
30
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · 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 · No SPF
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation N4 (Light · Warm · peach 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 match works
bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Golden Ivory 07, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in N4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeN4Closest matchGolden Ivory 07How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#eab99b#e5b698Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 87/100Shade 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.
31 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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