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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 match: L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation W9.5 Warm Deep

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC55Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
W9.5 Warm Deep
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$32.01 less (70%)

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: J.Cat Beauty Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation Mocha

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC55Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
J.Cat Beauty
Mocha
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
84
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
89
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$3.89Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$42.11 less (92%)

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView 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. #3 · Pixi

    On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick

    Mahogany
    Shade match 94
    $22Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24 less (52%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Chanel

    LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch

    B80
    Shade match 91
    $72Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $26 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Both claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · ColourPop

    Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation

    Deep Dark 185W
    Shade match 92
    $12$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$34 less (74%)

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

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    450 Medium Deep
    Shade match 76
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · 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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  6. #8 · Natasha Denona

    Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation

    NR13
    Shade match 40
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deepNeutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deep · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: dark neutral

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

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  7. #9 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    13
    Shade match 40
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as medium tan, yours as rich deep · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with warm undertones

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

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  8. #10 · Smashbox

    Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation

    D10W
    Shade match 40
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deepNatural rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    76
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as deep, yours as rich deep · Natural rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: level-one dark with a warm undertone

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

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  9. #11 · 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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  10. #12 · 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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  11. #13 · 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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  12. #14 · 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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  13. #15 · 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

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  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 shade match works

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W9.5 Warm Deep, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC55. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC55Closest shade matchW9.5 Warm DeepScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#9b653f#9e6540Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionRich deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
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 79/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W9.5 Warm Deep.

Same or better

  • $32.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish

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)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

J.Cat Beauty Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation in Mocha, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC55. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC55Closest overall alternativeMochaScore
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour88#9b653f#a36238Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionRich deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65Warm · goldenNeutralSome differencecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural 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 overall · 4 of 5 compared89
Longevity7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 85/100Shade match 84/100Medium 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 J.Cat Beauty Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation in Mocha.

Same or better

  • $42.11 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than warm undertone
  • Natural finish instead of radiant

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation W9.5 Warm Deep

Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$32.01 less (70%)

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

J.Cat Beauty Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation Mocha

Best price
$3.89Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$42.11 less (92%)

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

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.