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Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC50 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Deep 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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Coverage

  • Light0
  • Medium0
  • Full3
  • Buildable0

Finish

  • Matte3
  • Natural0
  • Radiant0
  • Luminous0
  • Dewy0

Formulation

Skin type

Preferences

Fragrance-free3No drying alcohol3Vegan0Cruelty-free0Oil-free0With SPF0Mineral1

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  • 10 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NW50

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC50Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NW50
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
78out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
86
Finish (Finish & visual result)
62
Wear (Wear & performance)
79
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
86out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
96
Undertone
65
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$7 less (15%)

Your shade $46 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 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation

    7N1 Deep Amber
    Shade match 85
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: extra deep with neutral brown undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #3 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW57
    Shade match 76
    $39SephoraSephora$7 less (15%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than radiant finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: rich mahogany with red undertones for deep dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC50 (Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Butterscotch

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Butterscotch

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Deep Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Deep Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N10

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N10

    • Looks identical
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 4

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

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Rich Chocolate

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Rich Chocolate

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    6W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 6W

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $38

    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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW50, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC50. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC50Closest matchNW50Score
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour92#ac6e46#a76a46Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth96Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionRich deepRich deepBoth described as rich deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65Warm · goldenNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall79
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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

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To MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NW50.

Same or better

  • $7 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than warm undertone
  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 1%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs moderate
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Where to buy NW50

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$7 less (15%)

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.