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Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC42 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Medium tan · Warm · 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: Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation 32N Middle Honey

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC42Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Unleashia
32N Middle Honey
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
70
Wear (Wear & performance)
51
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$22 less (48%)

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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.

  1. #2 · LORAC

    PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation

    16
    Shade match 97
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8 less (17%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · KimChi Chic Beauty

    A Really Good Foundation

    115M
    Shade match 96
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17 less (37%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural matte rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    60
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Medium with Warm Yellow Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · L.A. Girl

    Pro Coverage Liquid Foundation

    Nude Beige
    Shade match 90
    $10Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$36 less (78%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · KimChi Chic Beauty

    A Really Good Foundation

    122MD
    Shade match 95
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17 less (37%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural matte rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    60
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Medium/Tan with Warm Yellow Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · LORAC

    PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation

    11
    Shade match 95
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8 less (17%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: medium with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    09 Medium
    Shade match 97
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (9%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    57
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    505 Toffee
    Shade match 88
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$27.01 less (59%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · LORAC

    PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation

    17
    Shade match 89
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8 less (17%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than radiant finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · LORAC

    PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation

    18
    Shade match 87
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$8 less (17%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than radiant finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · KimChi Chic Beauty

    A Really Good Foundation

    117M
    Shade match 85
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17 less (37%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural matte rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    60
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural matte rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium with Neutral 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 NC42 (Medium tan · Warm · 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 Tan 3

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 3

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    34.5 Rich Golden

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 34.5 Rich Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    15NW

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 15NW

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    460 Suede W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 460 Suede W

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Chocolat

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Chocolat

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $36

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

    Valley 8.25

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Valley 8.25

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

    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

Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation in 32N Middle Honey, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC42. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC42Closest match32N Middle HoneyScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#be8655#c28856Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · yellowClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 84/100Shade 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

If you switch

To Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation in 32N Middle Honey.

Same or better

  • $22 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 15%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 30
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy 32N Middle Honey

Match price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$22 less (48%)

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.