Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation C55 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.0 (4,686)·Deep tan · Olive · warm 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.
$13.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$25.01 less (64%)4.3 (33,167)
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
52
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
74
Finish & visual result
52
Wear & performance
89
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation C55 (Deep tan · Olive · warm 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
L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in N7 Neutral Medium Deep, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in C55. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeC55Closest shade matchN7 Neutral Medium DeepHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour60%95#a67147#a7714bLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Overall match 72/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Foundation in 355, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in C55. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeC55Closest overall alternative355How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour60%90#a67147#a66b3dVery close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared73
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
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 overall · 4 of 5 compared66
Longevity30%4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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%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 overall0
Skin type100%0Normal, combination, oilySensitiveMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 75/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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.
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.
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