Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC45 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.
$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: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Both claim 16-hour wear
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· No 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Same full coverage
Differences: No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · 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
Matches: Same warm undertone· Same full coverage· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· No blurring effect claimed· Does 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
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.
Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.
Why the closest match works
L.A. Girl Pro Coverage Liquid Foundation in Warm Beige, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC45. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC45Closest matchWarm BeigeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%91#b6783d#b7743dVery close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 86/100Shade 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.
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.
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