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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC13 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Light medium · Warm · golden 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%).

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Closest shade match: LYS Beauty Triple Fix Blurring and Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation Stick TG1

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC13Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
LYS Beauty
TG1
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$28SephoraSephora
$11 less (28%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN 30 Biscuit

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC13Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Clinique
WN 30 Biscuit
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
67
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $10 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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.

  1. #3 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation

    Fair 15 Neutral
    Shade match 89
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    91
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for fair neutral skin with a subtle pink hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation

    Fair 17 Neutral
    Shade match 89
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    91
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: for fair neutral skin with a subtle yellow hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Gucci

    24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation

    270N
    Shade match 90
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $30 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    2W Crème Caramel
    Shade match 98
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $15 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stabilityNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Golden Beige
    Shade match 97
    $11.97WalmartWalmart$27.03 less (69%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% 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 · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · MERIT

    The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick

    Ochre
    Shade match 97
    $38SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light (warm)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    14 Light/Medium
    Shade match 98
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Light To Medium Warm
    Shade match 96
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23 less (59%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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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  9. #11 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    250 Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19.01 less (49%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · MERIT

    The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick

    Ecru
    Shade match 88
    $38SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    87

    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 colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: fair-light (neutral)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    9W
    Shade match 96
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim colour stability

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: light with medium warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Corsica SF3.5
    Shade match 96
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

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

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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: light with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Jane Iredale

    Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation

    24 Light
    Shade match 98
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17 more

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

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    42
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% 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

    Retailer shade note: light with warm yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Light Tones
    Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$24.41 less (63%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes 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

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Chanel

    N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation

    B80
    Shade match 98
    $81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $42 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    53
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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

    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 NC13 (Light medium · Warm · golden 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

    NC17.5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC17.5

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

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Closest concealers

  1. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Light/Medium 2.5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Light/Medium 2.5W

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    2W Warm

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 2W Warm

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    4

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 4

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Oat 3

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Oat 3

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Olive · warm olive undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    10 Light Golden

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 10 Light Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    375 Latte

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 375 Latte

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium

    $15.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

LYS Beauty Triple Fix Blurring and Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation Stick in TG1, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC13. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC13Closest shade matchTG1Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#e5b388#e6b48aLooks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall42
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall70
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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 overall40
Skin type40Normal, oilyDry, combination, oilyBoth marketed for oily skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To LYS Beauty Triple Fix Blurring and Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation Stick in TG1.

Same or better

  • $11 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for normal skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 in WN 30 Biscuit, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC13. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC13Closest overall alternativeWN 30 BiscuitScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour98#e5b388#e6b286Looks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionFairVery fairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Warm · goldenNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 overall67
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type87Normal, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 92/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 in WN 30 Biscuit.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim colour stability
  • SPF 25 instead of SPF 15

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

25 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 27%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15SPF 25
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

LYS Beauty Triple Fix Blurring and Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation Stick TG1

Best price
$28SephoraSephora
$11 less (28%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 WN 30 Biscuit

Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $10 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.