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Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation C4 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden 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%).

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Finish

  • Matte0
  • Natural matte0
  • Natural0
  • Radiant1
  • Luminous0

Formulation

  • Liquid1
  • Stick0
  • Powder0
  • Cushion0
  • Serum0
  • Balm0
  • Gel0

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Fragrance-free1No drying alcohol1Vegan1Cruelty-free1Oil-free0With SPF, applied. RemoveMineral0

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Only showing matches with medium coverage, with SPF, without talc.

  • 2 matches have no coverage listed and are not shown.
  • 25 matches have no SPF listed and are not shown.
  • 7 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 15

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
C4Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Hourglass
15
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
40out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
97
Undertone
45
Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as medium, yours as lightWhy it matches
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

No match is close enough in colour to recommend as an overall alternative (shade match under 70).

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation C4 (Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Golden Amber

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Golden Amber

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    40.0 Deep Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 40.0 Deep Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    400 Caramel

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 400 Caramel

    • Very close colour
    • Medium

    $15.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    11C

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 11C

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Cool undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    3W2

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 3W2

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm · yellow undertone

    $34

    SephoraView at Sephora

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 Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 15, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in C4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeC4Closest shade match15Score
Shade match55% of overall40
Colour97#c78b63#cc8d64Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium tanMediumCloseDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionLightMediumDifferentRetailer descriptions two or more depth bands apart: shade match capped at 40, confidence Low
Undertone45Neutral · neutral goldenCool · rosyDifferentfrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared89
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 59/100Shade match 40/100Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as medium, yours as light

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

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To Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 15.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same radiant finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

  • Retailer describes it as medium, yours as light
  • Slightly cooler undertone
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

14 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. 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 listedSPF 30
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy 15

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.