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Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC55 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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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Pixi On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick Mahogany

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC55Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Pixi
Mahogany
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Overall match
78out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
62
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$22Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$24 less (52%)

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 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation

    8C1 Rich Java
    Shade match 89
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageBoth claim 12-hour wear

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · 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: deepest with neutral rich brown undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Very Tan Neutral
    Shade match 40
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (9%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Described as tan, yours as rich deepNeutral rather than warm undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as tan, yours as rich deep · Neutral rather than warm undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: very tan with neutral red undertone for dark tan skin

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as tan, yours as rich deep

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  3. #4 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation

    DW6.5
    Shade match 40
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deepMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deep · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep warm 6.5

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep, yours as rich deep

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  4. #5 · Smashbox

    Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation

    Dark 29 Neutral
    Shade match 40
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5 less (11%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deepNeutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deep · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: dark neutral

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep, yours as rich deep

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  5. #6 · Smashbox

    Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation

    Dark 30 Olive
    Shade match 40
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5 less (11%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deepOlive rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deep · Olive rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: dark olive

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep, yours as rich deep

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  6. #7 · Smashbox

    Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation

    Tan Dark 27 Warm
    Shade match 40
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5 less (11%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Described as deep tan, yours as rich deepNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as deep tan, yours as rich deep · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: tan dark warm

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep tan, yours as rich deep

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  7. #8 · Smashbox

    Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation

    Dark 28 Warm
    Shade match 40
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5 less (11%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deepNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deep · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: dark warm

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as deep, yours as rich deep

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  8. #9 · Chanel

    N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation

    BD121
    Shade match 40
    $81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $35 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Described as medium tan, yours as rich deepNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as medium tan, yours as rich deep · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep shade, golden undertone

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as medium tan, yours as rich deep

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC55 (Deep 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

    6W

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

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Deep 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Deep 1

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    C10

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade C10

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Warm undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Caramel

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

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

    Camel

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

    • Close colour
    • Deep

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Rich Chocolate

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

    • Slight colour difference
    • Deep tan · Warm undertone

    $8

    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

Pixi On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick in Mahogany, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC55. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC55Closest matchMahoganyScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour97#9b653f#9b6740Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionRich deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Warm · goldenNeutral · neutral goldenClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared40
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 78/100Shade 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

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To Pixi On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick in Mahogany.

Same or better

  • $24 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Buildable rather than full coverage

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
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy Mahogany

Match price
$22Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$24 less (52%)

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.