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Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation N32 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%).

Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick LIGHT 3

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

The match
MAC Cosmetics
LIGHT 3
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$8 less (17%)

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation B30

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

The match
Chanel
B30
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $35 more

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

More matches

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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. Shade match 89
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$4 less (9%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint

    120 Neutral
    Shade match 97
    $16.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$29.01 less (63%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Light rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Dior

    Forever Skin Glow Foundation

    2.5N Neutral
    Shade match 94
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    38
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 92
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$28.01 less (61%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 86
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 87
    $81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $35 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium shade, rosy undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum

    3-4 Light-Medium
    Shade match 96
    $20.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25.01 less (54%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% 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 · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Dior

    Forever Skin Glow Foundation

    2.5W Warm
    Shade match 88
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    38
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with warm tones

    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 N32 (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

    2N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 2N Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    130N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 130N

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $24

  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

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  4. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Light Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

    N12

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade N12

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  6. 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

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in LIGHT 3, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in N32. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeN32Closest shade matchLIGHT 3Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour98#e1b89d#e3bba1Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall61
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage40FullLightDifferentLight coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared67
Longevity3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 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 overall40
Skin type40Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dryBoth marketed for dry/​normal skin
Overall match 81/100Shade 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in LIGHT 3.

Same or better

  • $8 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Light rather than full coverage
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation in B30, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in N32. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeN32Closest overall alternativeB30Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour93#e1b89d#e1b898Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 compared40
Longevity4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation in B30.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Same full coverage

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick LIGHT 3

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$8 less (17%)

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Chanel N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation B30

Match price
$81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $35 more

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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.