Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW40 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (1,197)·Medium · 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· Same full coverage· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/normal skin · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: tan with neutral-golden undertones
$24Ulta Beauty(product price)$22 less (48%)4.3 (49)
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: neutral light medium with peach undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW40 (Medium · 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
Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 5C1 Rich Chestnut, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW40. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW40Closest shade match5C1 Rich ChestnutHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#d4956c#d6976bLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 81/100Shade 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.
Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 38N Medium-Tan Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW40. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW40Closest overall alternative38N Medium-Tan NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%93#d4956c#d69672Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 86/100Shade match 96/100High 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.
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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