Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW25 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (1,197)·Medium light · Cool · rosy 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· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
79
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance
Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Same radiant finish
Differences: Light rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
66
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Light 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 medium with cool undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)· Same full coverage
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: Medium with Cool Neutral Undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · 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/oily skin
Retailer shade note: Medium with neutral undertones
$14Ulta Beauty(product price)$32 less (70%)4.1 (33)
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Same radiant finish
Differences: Light rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
61
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% 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
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · 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: medium-tan neutral skin with subtle rosy undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW25 (Medium light · Cool · rosy 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
Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 3CR Cool Rosy, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW25. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW25Closest shade match3CR Cool RosyHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#d39b76#d39e7aLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Overall match 80/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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.
Yves Saint Laurent Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation in MC10, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW25. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW25Closest overall alternativeMC10How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#d39b76#d19d76Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish35%100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage30%80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared75
Longevity30%7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall20
Skin type100%20Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormalBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 89/100Shade 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.
31 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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