MAC Cosmetics
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation — NC43.5
$39Next to it, NC43.5 lands right at the same depth and stays warm but pulls more peach than golden. Expect a more matte finish.
Estée Lauder 4W1 Honey Bronze, a shade of Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 with Glycerin, suits medium-tan skin with a warm, golden-leaning undertone. It's often described as Tan skin tones with Yellow, moderately yellow undertones. Below are the alternatives that wear closest to it — each one noted with how it differs, so you know what you're trading before you buy.
Next to it, NC43.5 lands right at the same depth and stays warm but pulls more peach than golden. Expect a more matte finish.
NC43.5 matches the depth closely and keeps the same warm undertone. Expect a more natural finish.
WN 112 Ginger matches the depth closely and pulls a little cooler. Expect a more matte finish.
Next to it, 330 runs a touch lighter and carries the same golden cast. Expect a more natural finish.
C5 runs a touch lighter and stays warm but pulls more peach than golden. Expect a more natural finish.
NC41 runs a touch lighter and holds the warm undertone. Expect a more natural finish.
Next to it, NC45 runs a touch deeper and carries the same golden cast. Expect a more matte finish.
On skin, 410W runs a touch deeper and holds the warm undertone. Expect a more natural finish.
Estée Lauder 4W1 Honey Bronze has a warm undertone with a golden cast. When comparing alternatives, keeping that golden quality matters as much as getting the depth right.
A shade never wears alone — it sits next to your concealer, blush and the rest of your routine. Toni at Shade & Seek reads the whole face, not just one swatch, so you can see any of these alternatives in context before buying.