MAC Cosmetics
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation — C40
$39C40 sits at the same depth and carries the same olive cast. Expect a more matte finish.
MAC Cosmetics C40, a shade of Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Buildable Soft-Matte Foundation + Oil Control, suits light skin with a warm, olive-leaning undertone. The olive cast is what people usually try to keep when they look for alternatives. 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.
C40 sits at the same depth and carries the same olive cast. Expect a more matte finish.
On skin, NC20 lands right at the same depth and stays warm but pulls more golden than olive. Expect a more dewy finish.
2N34 Honey matches the depth closely and stays warm with less of the olive cast.
On skin, M2OLIVE matches the depth closely and keeps the same warm undertone.
Next to it, 28.5N Medium sits at the same depth and pulls a little cooler.
On skin, 3N42 Amber runs a touch deeper and stays warm with less of the olive cast.
On skin, 4N runs a touch lighter and pulls a little cooler.
Side by side, Neutral Tan runs a touch lighter and pulls a little cooler.
MAC Cosmetics C40 has a warm undertone with a olive cast. When comparing alternatives, keeping that olive 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.