Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation C8 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.0 (4,686)·Medium tan · 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 shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
50
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
90
Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish· Light rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
20
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
90
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
$17.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$21.01 less (54%)4.2 (5,328)
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
48
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation C8 (Medium tan · 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
Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint in 10, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in C8. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeC8Closest shade match10How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%98#bd8258#bc8155Looks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared28
Finish35%12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage30%40FullLightDifferentLight 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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
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%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 overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/combination skin
Overall match 68/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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.
Fièra Cosmetics All-in-Wonder Concealer + Foundation in Caramel, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in C8. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeC8Closest overall alternativeCaramelHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour60%93#bd8258#b77f5aVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97Medium tanTanCloseDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionDeepDeep tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
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.