MAC Cosmetics
Studio Fix Fluid — C4
$39On skin, C4 matches the depth closely and stays warm but pulls more golden than peach. Expect a more natural finish.
MAC Cosmetics C4, a shade of Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation with 24HR Oil Control + Blur-Matte Finish, suits light 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.
On skin, C4 matches the depth closely and stays warm but pulls more golden than peach. Expect a more natural finish.
On skin, C4 matches the depth closely and carries the same peach cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
Next to it, 2N34 Honey lands right at the same depth and stays warm with less of the peach cast.
On skin, 28.5N Medium matches the depth closely and pulls a little cooler.
Side by side, 22.8N Medium sits at the same depth and pulls a little cooler.
20N Medium runs a touch lighter and keeps the same warm undertone.
Side by side, 3N42 Amber runs a touch deeper and stays warm with less of the peach cast. Expect a more natural finish.
On skin, 32N Medium Neutral runs a touch deeper and stays warm with less of the peach cast.
MAC Cosmetics C4 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.