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.
$8Ulta Beauty(product price)$38 less (83%)4.5 (40,486)
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same full coverage
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· No blurring effect claimed· Does 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
$8Ulta Beauty(product price)$38 less (83%)4.5 (40,486)
Matches: Same warm undertone· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
80
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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
Matches: Same warm undertone· Same full coverage· Both claim 16-hour wear
Differences: Slightly lighter· Natural rather than radiant finish· No 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
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: Very close colour· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim 16-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm 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 oily/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: very fair with neutral undertones
Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Both claim a blurring effect· Claims colour stability
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: very fair, warm-neutral undertones
$8Ulta Beauty(product price)$38 less (83%)4.5 (40,486)
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin
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
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 match095WHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%93#e7d0b3#ecd4b2Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97FairVery fairCloseDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
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.
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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