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Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation C3.5 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

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%).

Closest shade match: Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 2W1 Macadamia

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

The match
Laura Mercier
2W1 Macadamia
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Best price
$54SephoraSephora
Costs $15 more

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation 4WN

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

The match
Kylie Cosmetics
4WN
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
94out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Best price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$1 less (3%)

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

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. Shade match 97
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Golden Beige (W-048)
    Shade match 98
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $19 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Light to medium, warm golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

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

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 96
    $28SephoraSephora$11 less (28%)

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

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    51
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: latte - light tan skin with golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Molokai. SF2.5
    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 coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    28

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 88
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium light tan with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 88
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium light tan with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation C3.5 (Light · Warm · peach 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

    NC14.5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC14.5

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

Closest concealers

  1. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Medium Peach

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Medium Peach

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $8

  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    250W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 250W

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

    $24

  3. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    27S light-medium sand

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 27S light-medium sand

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  4. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3 Warm Peach

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3 Warm Peach

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

  5. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    122

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 122

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $12.99

  6. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    2W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 2W

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $38

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

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 2W1 Macadamia, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in C3.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC3.5Closest shade match2W1 MacadamiaScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#eaba91#ebbd96Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared66
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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared100
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 90/100Shade 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 Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 2W1 Macadamia.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Medium rather than full coverage

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs unknown-based; silicone moderate vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 4WN, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in C3.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC3.5Closest overall alternative4WNScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour97#eaba91#e7b78cLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth97LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLight mediumBoth described as light mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85Warm · peachNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared100
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall90
Skin type90Normal, combination, oilyDry, normal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 94/100Shade match 94/100High 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 Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 4WN.

Same or better

  • $1 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth powder-based; silicone moderate vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 2W1 Macadamia

Best price
$54SephoraSephora
Costs $15 more

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation 4WN

Best price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$1 less (3%)

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.