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Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation C40 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Light · Olive · neutral olive 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: Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation Light 9 Warm

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
C40Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Olive · neutral olive
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Smashbox
Light 9 Warm
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
86out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
96
Undertone
65
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $2 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation 19 Light Medium Warm

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
C40Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Olive · neutral olive
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Rare Beauty
19 Light Medium Warm
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
85
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
70
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$1 less (3%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    12 Light Warm
    Shade match 84
    $38SephoraSephora$1 less (3%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: warm beige

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Light Warm
    Shade match 85
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$23 less (59%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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

    View match
  3. #5 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Light To Medium Warm
    Shade match 85
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23 less (59%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation C40 (Light · Olive · neutral olive 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

    NC15

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC15

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    230N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 230N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Olive · neutral olive undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1N14

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1N14

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    2 Warm Olive

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Olive · warm olive undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    6 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 6 Medium

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $36

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 1

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. 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

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

Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Light 9 Warm, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in C40. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC40Closest shade matchLight 9 WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour93#e8ba86#e5b585Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth96LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65Olive · neutral oliveWarmSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall67
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural 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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared81
Longevity8012-hour wear16-hour wearClose16-hour wear claimed against 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 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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 86/100High 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 Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Light 9 Warm.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 16-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 19 Light Medium Warm, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in C40. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC40Closest overall alternative19 Light Medium WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour90#e8ba86#edb783Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65Olive · neutral oliveWarm · goldenSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall82
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall70
Longevity8012-hour wear8-hour wearClose8-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 stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall90
Skin type90Normal, combination, oilyCombination, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 85/100High 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 Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 19 Light Medium Warm.

Same or better

  • $1 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 8-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs silicone-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation Light 9 Warm

Match price
$41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $2 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation 19 Light Medium Warm

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$1 less (3%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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.