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Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation C55 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

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%).

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Closest shade match: Pixi On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick Mocha

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
C55Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Olive · warm olive
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Pixi
Mocha
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Shade match
89out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
98
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$22Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$17 less (44%)

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

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Closest overall alternative: Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation 36 Tan 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
C55Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Olive · warm olive
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Well People
36 Tan Warm
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Overall match
76out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
86
Finish (Finish & visual result)
58
Wear (Wear & performance)
63
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$21Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$18 less (46%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Pixi

    On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick

    Caramel
    Shade match 85
    $22Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17 less (44%)

    Matches: Very close colour

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertoneNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    26 Medium Warm
    Shade match 52
    $30TargetTarget$9 less (23%)

    Matches: Claims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterWarm rather than olive undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    52
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Warm rather than olive undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Low confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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.

From the same range

  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC58

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC58

    • Nearest in this range
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora

Closest concealers

  1. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Deep Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Deep Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Butterscotch

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Butterscotch

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer

    Cinnamon

    Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer, shade Cinnamon

    • Very close colour
    • Tan

    $14.99

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

    Medium Tan 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 4

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Rich Chocolate

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Rich Chocolate

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N10

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N10

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

    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

Pixi On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick in Mocha, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in C55. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC55Closest shade matchMochaScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour94#a67147#a66e3fVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth98Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionRich deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70Olive · warm oliveNeutral · neutral goldenSome differencecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 74/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Pixi On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick in Mocha.

Same or better

  • $17 less
  • Very close colour
  • Buildable rather than full coverage

Different

  • Neutral rather than olive undertone
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • 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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation in 36 Tan Warm, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in C55. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC55Closest overall alternative36 Tan WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour86#a67147#b07249Very close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth97Deep tanTanCloseDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionRich deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone80Olive · warm oliveWarmSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable 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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
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 overall90
Skin type90Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 76/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation in 36 Tan Warm.

Same or better

  • $18 less
  • Very close colour
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Warm rather than olive undertone
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
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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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Pixi On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick Mocha

Match price
$22Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$17 less (44%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Well People Skinforia Serum Foundation 36 Tan Warm

Best price
$21Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$18 less (46%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.