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Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW18 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Medium light · 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%).

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation N9

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

The match
Natasha Denona
N9
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
99
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
65
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

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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. Shade match 98
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $10 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Jane Iredale

    Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation

    36 Light Medium
    Shade match 95
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 89
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light medium, warm olive

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation

    2R28 - Cool Sand
    Shade match 94
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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 · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for medium skin with neutral rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Sephora Collection

    Reveal The Real 12HR Soft Radiant Skin Tint

    200 N
    Shade match 96
    $24SephoraSephora$22 less (48%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Light rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 88
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light-medium yellow

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation

    MC10
    Shade match 89
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    20

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium cool 10

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 88
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light medium yellow

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · Dior

    Forever Skin Glow Foundation

    4N Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    38
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation

    MW1
    Shade match 87
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium warm 1

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation

    MC1.5
    Shade match 87
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium cool 1.5

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #13 · L'Oréal Paris

    Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint

    N210
    Shade match 96
    $16.99CVSCVS$29.01 less (63%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Light rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #14 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation

    Light
    Shade match 93
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$28.01 less (61%)

    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
    93
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: 3 light

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #15 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation

    3R48 - Cool Maple
    Shade match 89
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler 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 · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for tan skin with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #16 · Jane Iredale

    Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation

    30 Light Medium
    Shade match 88
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $10 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm peach undertones

    High 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 NW18 (Medium light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4N Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $42

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

    33.5 Tan Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 33.5 Tan Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  3. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    11 Light Neutral

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 11 Light Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $32

  4. Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer

    3.5N

    Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra-Longwear Concealer, shade 3.5N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $33

  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

  6. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Warm Beige

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $36

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation in N9, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW18. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW18Closest matchN9Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#d4a17a#d5a27dLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
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 compared65
Longevity7012-hour wear18-hour wearSome difference18-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​sensitive skin
Overall match 90/100Shade 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

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To Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation in N9.

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 not settling into lines

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseWater-based, high siliconehigh silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy N9

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

32 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.