Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC12 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (1,197)·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%).
Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
$25Ulta Beauty(product price)$21 less (46%)4.2 (812)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertones
$38Ulta Beauty(product price)$8 less (17%)4.4 (657)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
54
Wear & performance
79
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: fair light with neutral undertones
$38Ulta Beauty(product price)$8 less (17%)4.4 (657)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
54
Wear & performance
79
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Both claim 16-hour wear
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
20
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin
$42Ulta Beauty(product price)$4 less (9%)4.2 (481)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Adds SPF 45
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Medium 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 · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: light with warm, subtle olive undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer 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 warmer 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 neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
77
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
77
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC12 (Light · 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
Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation in 5 Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC12. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC12Closest shade match5 NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#dfbd93#dfbf99Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 85/100Shade match 97/100High 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.
Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation in LN10, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC12. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC12Closest overall alternativeLN10How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%91#dfbd93#e6c59eVery close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%92LightLightSameDepth difference: 4.0
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish35%100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage30%80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared75
Longevity30%7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall20
Skin type100%20Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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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