Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC5 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (1,197)·Fair · 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.
Matches: Same warm undertone· Same radiant finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Slightly lighter· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Both claim 16-hour wear
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
20
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Matte rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
54
Wear & performance
79
Skin suitability
80
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: very fair with neutral undertones
Matches: Same radiant finish· Both claim 12-hour wear· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly lighter· Neutral rather than warm undertone· Light rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
66
Wear & performance
79
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: extra light beige with a balance of yellow & pink
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC5 (Fair · 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 shade match works
Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 1W, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC5Closest shade match1WHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%90#e7d0b3#f0d3b1Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97FairVery fairCloseDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 81/100Shade match 93/100High 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.
Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 0W1 Satin, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC5Closest overall alternative0W1 SatinHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%87#e7d0b3#f2d4b2Very close colourColour difference 2.7 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96FairVery fairCloseDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 86/100Shade match 92/100High 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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