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Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC20 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation WN 54 Honey Wheat

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC20Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Clinique
WN 54 Honey Wheat
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
49
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$7 less (15%)

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

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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.

  1. #2 · ILIA

    Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

    Diaz ST7
    Overall 80
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    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
    94
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than full coverage · 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 skin

    Retailer shade note: Light-medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Glossier

    Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage

    Light 1
    Overall 80
    $34SephoraSephora$12 less (26%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Claims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    20

    Looks identical · 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 · Not marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: peach undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    CN 58 Honey
    Overall 76
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (15%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Both claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Fenty Beauty

    Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation

    235
    Overall 79
    $44SephoraSephora$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Both claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Fenty Beauty

    Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation

    250
    Overall 79
    $44SephoraSephora$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Both claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: warm golden

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Make Up For Ever

    Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation

    214N Burlap
    Overall 81
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% 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 · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for light to medium skin with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Yepoda

    The Dewy Day

    3W
    Overall 79
    $39SephoraSephora$7 less (15%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Claims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Light medium shade with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Kunoy SF4.5
    Overall 77
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Claims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% 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 combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light-medium with golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Fiji
    Overall 80
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Both claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes 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

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation

    240W
    Overall 76
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Both claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light with warm peachy yellow undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    WN 46 Golden Neutral
    Overall 74
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (15%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    High confidence· Digital match

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  12. #13 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    24 Light Warm
    Overall 81
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$38 less (83%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Both claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light with warm undertones

    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 NC20 (Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 3

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 3

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Light/Medium 2.5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Light/Medium 2.5W

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC20

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC20

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Sepia 5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Sepia 5

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4 Warm Olive

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4 Warm Olive

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Olive · warm olive undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    4

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 4

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in WN 54 Honey Wheat, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC20. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC20Closest matchWN 54 Honey WheatScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#e1af7a#e2b27fLooks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared73
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall49
Longevity7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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

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To Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in WN 54 Honey Wheat.

Same or better

  • $7 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims colour stability
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy WN 54 Honey Wheat

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$7 less (15%)

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.