Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation C4.5 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (1,197)·Medium · Neutral 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%).
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.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
20
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: light medium with warm peach undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same radiant finish
Differences: Light rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
66
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation C4.5 (Medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Hourglass Veil Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation in 10, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in C4.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeC4.5Closest shade match10How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%98#d09972#cf9a74Looks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 83/100Shade match 99/100High 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.
Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Medium Cool, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in C4.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeC4.5Closest overall alternativeMedium CoolHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%93#d09972#d19d7bVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Overall match 90/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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.
30 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.
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