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Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation C3.5 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, in liquid form.

  • 8 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Fenty Beauty Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation 190

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

The match
Fenty Beauty
190
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Best price
$44SephoraSephora
$2 less (4%)

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation YN6

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

The match
Natasha Denona
YN6
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
65
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

Ranked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. #3 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    4
    Shade match 97
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation

    2Y36 - Warm Honey
    Shade match 97
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for medium to light tan skin with peach undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    4.1
    Shade match 97
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $23 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    77
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light, warm golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 97
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$12 less (26%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: light golden medium with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 97
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 94
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: for light medium skintones with warm olive undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 97
    $44SephoraSephora$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 97
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims colour stability

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 96
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims colour stability

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light with medium warm undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  10. Shade match 92
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: for light medium skintones with warm olive undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation C3.5 (Light medium · Warm · peach undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3W Warm

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3W Warm

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · yellow undertone

    $42

  2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    23.5 Medium Amber

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 23.5 Medium Amber

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Fawn 4.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Fawn 4.5

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

  4. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    10 Light Golden

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 10 Light Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  5. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    250W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 250W

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $24

  6. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC25

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC25

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest shade match works

Fenty Beauty Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation in 190, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in C3.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC3.5Closest shade match190Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#d9a981#d9ac85Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · peachWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared65
Longevity7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 98/100High confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Fenty Beauty Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation in 190.

Same or better

  • $2 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 15%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation in YN6, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in C3.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC3.5Closest overall alternativeYN6Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour95#d9a981#d3a47dLooks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth96Light mediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLight mediumBoth described as light mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · peachWarm · yellowClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared65
Longevity7012-hour wear18-hour wearSome difference18-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​sensitive skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 96/100High confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation in YN6.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconehigh silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Fenty Beauty Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation 190

Best price
$44SephoraSephora
$2 less (4%)

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation YN6

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

31 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth and undertone; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and skin suitability. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.

Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.