Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC20 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (1,197)·Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden 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: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
80
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
73
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 oily/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: L5 - light to medium with warm undertones
$25Ulta Beauty(product price)$21 less (46%)4.2 (812)
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· 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 peach undertones
$38Ulta Beauty(product price)$8 less (17%)4.4 (657)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone· Matte rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
54
Wear & performance
79
Skin suitability
80
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · 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 warm subtle olive undertones
$39.50Ulta Beauty(product price)$6.50 less (14%)4.4 (15,124)
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: light/medium skin w/ golden undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC20 (Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden 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
Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Light 1, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC20. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC20Closest shade matchLight 1How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%96#e1af7a#e3ae74Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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, sensitiveSensitiveBoth marketed for sensitive skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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.
Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Light Medium 13 Warm, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC20. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC20Closest overall alternativeLight Medium 13 WarmHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%93#e1af7a#dfb082Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Overall match 84/100Shade match 92/100High 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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