Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC44 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (1,197)·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%).
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· Same warm undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin
$29Ulta Beauty(product price)$17 less (37%)4.6 (558)
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Natural matte rather than radiant finish· No blurring effect claimed· Does 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/Tan with Warm Yellow Undertones
$29Ulta Beauty(product price)$17 less (37%)4.6 (558)
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Natural matte rather than radiant finish· No blurring effect claimed· Does 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone· Natural matte rather than radiant finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
71
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Natural matte rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: rich tan with golden olive undertones
$24Ulta Beauty(product price)$22 less (48%)4.3 (49)
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: medium-deep with yellow undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage· Both claim 16-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
79
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: MD5.5 - Medium-deep to deep with neutral undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC44 (Tan · Warm · 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
Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation in 36Y Tan, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC44. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC44Closest shade match36Y TanHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#b77b4a#ba7a4bLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedTanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish35%12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage30%100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 compared61
Longevity30%7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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 79/100Shade 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.
L.A. Girl Pro Coverage Liquid Foundation in Beige, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC44. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC44Closest overall alternativeBeigeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%98#b77b4a#b77d4dLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 84/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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.
32 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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