MAC Cosmetics
Studio Fix Fluid — C45
$39Side by side, C45 lands right at the same depth and carries the same olive cast. Expect a more natural finish.
MAC Cosmetics C45, a shade of Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation with 24HR Oil Control + Blur-Matte Finish, 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.
Side by side, C45 lands right at the same depth and carries the same olive cast. Expect a more natural finish.
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.