Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC65 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (1,197)·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%).
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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
78
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: deeper skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones
Matches: Same radiant finish· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly deeper· Neutral rather than warm undertone· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: deep espresso - rich brown skin with neutral undertones
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.
Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.
Why the closest match works
Tarte Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint in 59H Rich Honey, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC65. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC65Closest match59H Rich HoneyHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour60%83#694435#683c2fClose colourColour difference 3.2 (0 is identical)
Overall match 87/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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.
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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