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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%).

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

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
C3.5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
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
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$54SephoraSephora
Costs $15 more

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation FIJI

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
C3.5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
NARS
FIJI
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
48
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $16 more

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation

    2W2 Warm Linen
    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

    View match
  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 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    O 15
    Shade match 91
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7.90 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Fiji - Light 5
    Shade match 97
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: L5 - light to medium with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Jane Iredale

    Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation

    24 Light
    Shade match 96
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17 more

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

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    51
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light with warm yellow undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Wet n Wild

    PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation

    Soft Ivory
    Shade match 90
    $5.24$7.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$33.76 less (87%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    30

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · 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

    View match

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

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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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora

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
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Why the closest overall alternative works

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in FIJI, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in C3.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC3.5Closest overall alternativeFIJIScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#eaba91#eebb8cVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLight mediumBoth described as light mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 overall48
Longevity3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 96/100High 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 NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in FIJI.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high
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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

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation FIJI

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $16 more

Your shade $39 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.