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Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation C4 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Light · Neutral · neutral 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%).

Only showing matches made for normal skin, with full coverage, without talc or alcohol denat.

  • 2 matches have no skin type listed and are not shown.
  • 2 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation 160N

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

The match
Gucci
160N
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
85
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $30 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 12N Light

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

The match
Sephora Collection
12N Light
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
63
Skin (Skin suitability)
33
Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$15 less (38%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

More matches

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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 93
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability

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

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    16 Light
    Shade match 94
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    18 Light
    Shade match 94
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Same matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation C4 (Light · Neutral · neutral 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

    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. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3.5 Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

  3. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    1N0

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 1N0

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $34

  4. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Light Ivory

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Light Ivory

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $8

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

    Light Ivory

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Ivory

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $8

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

    2N

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral 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

Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation in 160N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in C4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC4Closest shade match160NScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour98#eaba94#e7ba96Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
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 86/100Shade match 95/100High 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 Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation in 160N.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, moderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 12N Light, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in C4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC4Closest overall alternative12N LightScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour97#eaba94#e9b996Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom 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 overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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 overall33
Skin type33Normal, combination, oilyNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 88/100Shade 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 Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 12N Light.

Same or better

  • $15 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 15%. 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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation 160N

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $30 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation 12N Light

Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$15 less (38%)

Your shade $39 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.