MAC Cosmetics
Studio Fix Fluid — C4.5
$39Next to it, C4.5 sits at the same depth and stays warm with less of the peach cast. Expect a more natural finish.
MAC Cosmetics C4.5, a shade of Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation with 24HR Oil Control + Blur-Matte Finish, suits light-medium skin with a warm, peach-leaning undertone. The peach 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.
Next to it, C4.5 sits at the same depth and stays warm with less of the peach cast. Expect a more natural finish.
Next to it, C4.5 sits at the same depth and carries the same peach cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
MAC Cosmetics C4.5 has a warm undertone with a peach cast. When comparing alternatives, keeping that peach 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.