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
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: medium with warm olive undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Same radiant finish
Differences: Light rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
66
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance
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
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation in 47S tan-deep sand, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC44. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC44Closest shade match47S tan-deep sandHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#b77b4a#b37949Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeep tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 78/100Shade match 98/100High 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.
LYS Beauty Triple Fix Blurring and Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation Stick in DG3, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC44. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC44Closest overall alternativeDG3How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#b77b4a#ba7844Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 88/100Shade 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.
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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