Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC11.5 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (1,197)·Light · 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%).
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: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly lighter· Matte rather than radiant finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
50
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: fair medium with warm undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm 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 · Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: light brown shade with neutral undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC11.5 (Light · Warm · peach 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
Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation in 220W, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC11.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC11.5Closest shade match220WHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%90#ddbfa4#ddc1a1Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 77/100Shade match 94/100High 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.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 1.5WP, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC11.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC11.5Closest overall alternative1.5WPHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%87#ddbfa4#e8c9b0Very close colourColour difference 2.7 (0 is identical)
Depth15%87LightFairCloseDepth difference: 5.3
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 80/100Shade match 90/100High 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.
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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