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Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC65 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Very deep · Warm 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: Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation D 37

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC65Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Kryolan Professional Makeup
D 37
Depth and undertone: Very deep
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Shade match
85out of 100
Colour
89
Depth
93
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $0.90 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 61N Espresso Neutral

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC65Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Tarte
61N Espresso Neutral
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Overall match
77out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
79
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
72
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$4 less (9%)

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

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 · Dior

    Forever Skin Glow Foundation

    9N Neutral
    Shade match 81
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Same radiant finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    38
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · 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 · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    46 Rich Neutral
    Shade match 82
    $21$30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$25 less (54%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC65 (Very deep · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    50 Deep Golden

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 50 Deep Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Deep Golden

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Deep Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    16 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 16 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    560W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 560W

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

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Toffee

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

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    57H rich honey

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 57H rich honey

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very deep · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation in D 37, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC65. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC65Closest shade matchD 37Score
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour89#694435#603f30Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth93Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 3.7
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70WarmUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared54
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte 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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared61
Longevity7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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)
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 74/100Shade match 85/100Medium 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 Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation in D 37.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Contains isopropyl alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 61N Espresso Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC65. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC65Closest overall alternative61N Espresso NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall79
Colour82#694435#5d3d32Close colourColour difference 3.4 (0 is identical)
Depth88Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 5.0
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65WarmNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared73
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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared72
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
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)
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 77/100Shade match 79/100Medium 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 Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 61N Espresso Neutral.

Same or better

  • $4 less
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly deeper
  • Neutral rather than warm undertone
  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation D 37

Match price
$46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $0.90 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 61N Espresso Neutral

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$4 less (9%)

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.