Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation C45 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.0 (4,686)·Medium · 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%).
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 matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol
$14Ulta Beauty(product price)$25 less (64%)3.5 (10)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability
Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a warm red undertone
$14Ulta Beauty(product price)$25 less (64%)3.5 (10)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability
Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with cool pink undertone
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
48
Skin suitability
84
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: for medium deep neutral skin with a subtle golden hue
$8Ulta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)4.5 (40,486)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
78
Skin suitability
90
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability
Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones
$16Ulta Beauty(product price)$23 less (59%)4.0 (94)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
87
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
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
38
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · 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
Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
78
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
74
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: medium to dark, cool undertones
$8Ulta Beauty(product price)$31 less (79%)4.5 (40,486)
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
78
Skin suitability
90
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation C45 (Medium · Olive 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 shade match works
Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 20, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in C45. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeC45Closest shade match20How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%93#d1935d#d18f5cVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall58
Longevity30%7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
Overall match 89/100Shade 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.
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 4W2 Toasty Toffee, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in C45. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeC45Closest overall alternative4W2 Toasty ToffeeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%92#d1935d#d69665Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, combination, oilyCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
Overall match 93/100Shade match 92/100High 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.
32 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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