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Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation N18 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Light · 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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick 9N Tupelo

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
N18Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
ILIA
9N Tupelo
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
72
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
100
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$50SephoraSephora
Costs $4 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. #2 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    3.5
    Shade match 88
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Light Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30 less (65%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Revolution Beauty

    Skin Silk Serum Foundation

    F6
    Shade match 97
    $15Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (67%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Light rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: For light skin tones with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    8 N
    Shade match 94
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% 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 dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Fair Cool
    Shade match 91
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30 less (65%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · CoverGirl

    Clean Fresh Skin Milk Foundation

    Light 540
    Shade match 89
    $8.74$12.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$37.26 less (81%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Light rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Revolution Beauty

    Skin Silk Serum Foundation

    F4
    Shade match 92
    $10.50$15Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$35.50 less (77%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Light rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: For light skin tones with a warm neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation N18 (Light · Neutral 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

    1.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1.5 Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Honey 1.7 Beige

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Honey 1.7 Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    20.0 Medium

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 20.0 Medium

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    130N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 130N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    1.5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 1.5

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    2N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 2N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $38

    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 match works

ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick in 9N Tupelo, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in N18. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeN18Closest match9N TupeloScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#e0ba9d#e3b99aLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared73
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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared72
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​sensitive skin
Overall match 86/100Shade 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

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To ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick in 9N Tupelo.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for dry/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy 9N Tupelo

Best price
$50SephoraSephora
Costs $4 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.