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Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC5 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

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%).

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Closest shade match: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation 095W

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Lancôme
095W
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
97
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$53SephoraSephora
Costs $7 more

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Lancôme Rénergie Lift Makeup Lightweight Liquid Foundation SPF 27 095 Ivoire W

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Lancôme
095 Ivoire W
Depth and undertone: Fair
Finish and coverage: Luminous · Full coverage
Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
84
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
75
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$63Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $17 more

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 · Chanel

    N°1 DE CHANEL Revitalizing Foundation

    BD01
    Shade match 88
    $81Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $35 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame radiant finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNo blurring effect claimedNo 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

    Retailer shade note: fair shade, golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation

    Light
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephora$7 less (15%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    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 · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: taupe shade with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Siberia
    Shade match 87
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $9 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim 16-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · 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: L0 - Very light with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Youngblood

    BeyondBlur Skin Perfecting Foundation

    FN2
    Shade match 86
    $58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $12 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural matte rather than radiant finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    71
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural matte rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC5
    Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephora$7 less (15%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterMatte rather than radiant finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very fair beige with golden undertone for very fair skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Smashbox

    Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation

    F20N
    Shade match 81
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim 16-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    76
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: level-two fair with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder

    10 Porcelain
    Shade match 88
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$27.01 less (59%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    77
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation

    118
    Shade match 90
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30.01 less (65%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    700 Vienna
    Shade match 87
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$22 less (48%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly lighterMatte rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Matte rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: for very light skin w/ warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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.

Closest concealers

  1. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    95 Ivoire W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 95 Ivoire W

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $32

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Whipped Cream 0.1 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Whipped Cream 0.1 Golden

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    02 Fair Golden

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 02 Fair Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Olive · warm olive undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC5

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1N00

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1N00

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Fair 1W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Fair 1W

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

    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

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 095W, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC5Closest shade match095WScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#e7d0b3#ecd4b2Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth97FairVery fairCloseDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · yellowClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall57
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared77
Longevity3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 95/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 095W.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • Not marketed for combination/dry skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Lancôme Rénergie Lift Makeup Lightweight Liquid Foundation SPF 27 in 095 Ivoire W, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC5Closest overall alternative095 Ivoire WScore
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour88#e7d0b3#dec8b0Very close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth91FairFairSameDepth difference: 4.1
Retailer descriptionVery fairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70Warm · goldenUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared79
Finish78RadiantLuminousCloseLuminous finish rather than radiant
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 compared75
Longevity7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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)
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 82/100Shade 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 Lancôme Rénergie Lift Makeup Lightweight Liquid Foundation SPF 27 in 095 Ivoire W.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Luminous finish instead of radiant
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 27

Different

  • Runs slightly deeper
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

No ingredient list for one product, so overlap is not known. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeNo ingredient list
FragranceNot listedNo ingredient list
Drying alcoholNot listedNo ingredient list
SPFNot listedSPF 27
Overlap
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation 095W

Best price
$53SephoraSephora
Costs $7 more

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Lancôme Rénergie Lift Makeup Lightweight Liquid Foundation SPF 27 095 Ivoire W

Best price
$63Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $17 more

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.