Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW15 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.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same radiant finish
Differences: No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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 · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same radiant finish
Differences: No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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 · Contains listed fragrance
$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: Natural rather than radiant finish· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · 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
$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
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW15 (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
bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Light 28 Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW15. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW15Closest shade matchLight 28 NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%98#e0b08a#dfaf8bLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Overall match 81/100Shade match 99/100High 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.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Camo Hydrating CC Cream SPF 30 in Light 205 N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW15. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW15Closest overall alternativeLight 205 NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#e0b08a#dfb190Very close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Overall match 87/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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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