MAC Cosmetics
Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation — C45
$39C45 lands right at the same depth and carries the same olive cast. Expect a more matte finish.
MAC Cosmetics C45, a shade of Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Buildable Soft-Matte Foundation + Oil Control, suits light-medium 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.
C45 lands right at the same depth and carries the same olive cast. Expect a more matte finish.
Next to it, NC30 runs a touch lighter and stays warm but pulls more golden than olive. Expect a more dewy finish.
MAC Cosmetics C45 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.