Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC17.5 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 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.
$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
96
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: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
89
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: Light to medium, neutral undertones
$42Ulta Beauty(product price)$4 less (9%)3.4 (2,267)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Matte rather than radiant finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
79
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: light skin with warm, peach undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC17.5 (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
Juvia's Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation in 650 Alexandria, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC17.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC17.5Closest shade match650 AlexandriaHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#e0b790#dcb28aLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Overall match 82/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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.
TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion in 22N SHELL BEIGE, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC17.5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC17.5Closest overall alternative22N SHELL BEIGEHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%93#e0b790#e6bb97Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.4
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 83/100Shade match 95/100High 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.
Ulta Beauty(product price)$8 less (17%)
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