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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%).

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Closest shade match: Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Light Medium 9

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW15Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Pat McGrath Labs
Light Medium 9
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $23 more

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 6

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW15Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Hourglass
6
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
89
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

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 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    21 Light Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$38 less (83%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim not settling into lines

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    80

    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 · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    5
    Shade match 92
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $23 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    77
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light, neutral pink

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    11.5 N
    Shade match 98
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    61
    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 · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · CoverGirl

    Clean Fresh Skin Milk Foundation

    570 Medium/Tan
    Shade match 95
    $10.49TargetTarget$35.51 less (77%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Light rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Sephora Collection

    Reveal The Real 12HR Soft Radiant Skin Tint

    190 Y
    Shade match 89
    $24SephoraSephora$22 less (48%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneLight rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light skin with yellow undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    166N
    Shade match 94
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: for light skintone with with neutral warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    5N
    Shade match 98
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims colour stability

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · 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: light with neutral undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20

    Light 28 Neutral
    Shade match 99
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    99
    Finish & visual result
    48
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for light neutral skin with a peach hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Patrick Ta

    Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation

    9 Golden
    Shade match 88
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $12 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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: light with golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    23 Light Cool
    Shade match 88
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$38 less (83%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim not settling into linesBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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.

Closest concealers

  1. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    25.0 Medium Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.0 Medium Natural

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  2. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Light Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

    3N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3N Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Cedar 3.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Cedar 3.5

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

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

    NC17.5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC17.5

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

    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

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Light Medium 9, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW15. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW15Closest shade matchLight Medium 9Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#e0b08a#deb08cLooks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionLightLight mediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 88/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation in Light Medium 9.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 6, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW15. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW15Closest overall alternative6Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#e0b08a#e4ae86Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared89
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 97/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 6.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

14 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 30
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Pat McGrath Labs Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation Light Medium 9

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $23 more

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 6

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $14 more

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.