Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation N4 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.0 (4,686)·Fair · Neutral 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 neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: No long-wear claim· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
67
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: No long-wear claim· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
67
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly cooler 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: Slightly cooler undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: for fair cool skin with a pink hue
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation N4 (Fair · Neutral 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
IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream Illumination SPF 50+ in Neutral Medium, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in N4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeN4Closest shade matchNeutral MediumHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#f1c7ae#efc9b0Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionVery fairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared50
Finish35%12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage30%100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 compared40
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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall30
Skin type100%30Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dryBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 74/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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.
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation in 1N00 Alabaster, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in N4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeN4Closest overall alternative1N00 AlabasterHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#f1c7ae#f5ccb0Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96FairFairSameDepth difference: 2.4
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 compared64
Longevity30%3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
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 overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/combination/oily skin
Overall match 92/100Shade 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.
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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