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Light · Cool · rosy 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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Only showing matches with medium coverage, without talc or alcohol denat.

Closest shade match: ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation Formentera SF1

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW11Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
ILIA
Formentera SF1
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$56SephoraSephora
Costs $10 more

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Very Light Cool 120

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW11Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Kosas
Very Light Cool 120
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
67
Wear (Wear & performance)
61
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$45SephoraSephora
$1 less (2%)

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    CN 52 Neutral
    Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephora$7 less (15%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Both claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · 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: moderately fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    1C
    Shade match 95
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims colour stability

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    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 · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    CN 20 Fair
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephora$7 less (15%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Both claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very 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, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    CN 62 Porcelain Beige
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephora$7 less (15%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Both claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very 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: moderately fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    3 Neutral
    Shade match 87
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 16-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    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 cool 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: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Doll 10

    Peptide Blur Stick Foundation

    Fair/Light
    Shade match 96
    $44Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: Fair Beige, Very Fair Complexion with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C2 Cool Light
    Shade match 95
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$32.01 less (70%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Fenty Beauty

    Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation

    120
    Shade match 90
    $44SephoraSephora$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Glossier

    Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage

    Very Light 1
    Shade match 87
    $34SephoraSephora$12 less (26%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/dry/normal/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation

    Swan
    Shade match 86
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    73
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  11. #13 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Porcelain (N-012)
    Shade match 86
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim transfer resistanceBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Very Fair, neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW11 (Light · Cool · rosy undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Yogurt Drops 1.5 Beige

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Yogurt Drops 1.5 Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    11.5 Light Beige

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 11.5 Light Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1 Cool Rosy

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1 Cool Rosy

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $42

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

    NW11

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW11

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Very Fair 0.5C

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Very Fair 0.5C

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1R02

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1R02

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $35

    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

ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation in Formentera SF1, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW11. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW11Closest shade matchFormentera SF1Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#e6c2a8#e5c0a3Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Cool · rosyCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​sensitive skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation in Formentera SF1.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconehigh silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Very Light Cool 120, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW11. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW11Closest overall alternativeVery Light Cool 120Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#e6c2a8#dfbca2Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth94LightLightSameDepth difference: 3.3
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Cool · rosyCool · pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall67
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Very Light Cool 120.

Same or better

  • $1 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation Formentera SF1

Best price
$56SephoraSephora
Costs $10 more

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Very Light Cool 120

Best price
$45SephoraSephora
$1 less (2%)

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.