Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW13 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (1,197)·Light medium · Neutral 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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same radiant finish
Differences: Light rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
66
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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 · Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Adds SPF 15
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 18% 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 · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW13 (Light medium · Neutral 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
MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC16, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW13. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW13Closest shade matchNC16How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%99#dfb392#deb392Looks identicalColour difference 0.3 (0 is identical)
Overall match 80/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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.
Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation in 20 Light, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW13. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW13Closest overall alternative20 LightHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour60%96#dfb392#e1b394Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Overall match 83/100Shade 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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