Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW11 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (1,197)·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%).
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.
$39.50Ulta Beauty(product price)$6.50 less (14%)4.6 (919)
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than radiant finish· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
54
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance
Retailer shade note: for very light neutral skin with a subtle yellow hue
$38Ulta Beauty(product price)$8 less (17%)4.0 (122)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Matte rather than radiant finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: fair with warm-neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim transfer resistance· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than radiant finish· Medium 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
$19.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$26.01 less (57%)4.3 (275)
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than radiant finish· Buildable rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
51
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines
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.
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
Clinique Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 in CN 28 Ivory, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW11. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW11Closest shade matchCN 28 IvoryHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#e6c2a8#e2bea5Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 75/100Shade 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.
Juvia's Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation in 730 Isla, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW11. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW11Closest overall alternative730 IslaHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%95#e6c2a8#ecc5a8Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97LightFairCloseDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 80/100Shade 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.
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.
Sephora
Ulta Beauty(product price)$1 less (2%)
