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Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC45 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

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 35N Toffee

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC45Change shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Unleashia
35N Toffee
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
70
Wear (Wear & performance)
51
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
90
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

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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 · KimChi Chic Beauty

    A Really Good Foundation

    124MD
    Shade match 92
    $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
    92
    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: Tan with Warm Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Macao - Medium 4
    Shade match 88
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim 16-hour wear

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive 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: MD4 - medium-deep to deep with warm undertones, and an olive tone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    435 Punta Cana
    Shade match 92
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22 less (48%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: for tan skin w/ neutral golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Drunk Elephant

    Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation

    Medium 15W
    Shade match 89
    $42SephoraSephora$4 less (9%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame full coverageClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · 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

    Retailer shade note: Medium 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 NC45 (Tan · Warm · golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    5W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 5W

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Tan 4W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Tan 4W

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

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

    21W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 21W

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm 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. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 4

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    415 Honey

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 415 Honey

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm undertone

    $15.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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 35N Toffee, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC45. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC45Closest match35N ToffeeScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#b6783d#af7745Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth98TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
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 82/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation in 35N Toffee.

Same or better

  • $22 less
  • Very close 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 35N Toffee

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

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.