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.
$18.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$27.01 less (59%)4.4 (40,035)
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim 12-hour wear· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly deeper· Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Matches: Same warm undertone· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Light rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
46
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
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 shade match works
L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in W10.5 Warm Deep, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC65. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC65Closest shade matchW10.5 Warm DeepHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%90#694435#623d2eVery close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Overall match 76/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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.
Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 14.5, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC65. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNC65Closest overall alternative14.5How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour60%81#694435#704a34Close colourColour difference 3.5 (0 is identical)
Overall match 83/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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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