Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW20 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (1,197)·Medium · Neutral · neutral golden 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: Very close 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
96
Finish & visual result
66
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Buildable rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same radiant finish
Differences: Light rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
66
Wear & performance
86
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/oily skin
Retailer shade note: light medium, neutral to cool
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Same radiant finish
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
38
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · 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 warm undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin
Retailer shade note: light warm skin with yellow undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW20 (Medium · Neutral · neutral golden 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
Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation in F7.2NW, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW20. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW20Closest shade matchF7.2NWHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#cf9c74#cd986eLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 77/100Shade 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.
Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation in Y7, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW20. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW20Closest overall alternativeY7How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%97#cf9c74#d39d73Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Overall match 88/100Shade match 94/100High 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.
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.
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