Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW43 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (1,197)·Medium tan · 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· Both claim 16-hour wear
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
79
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: MD3.6 - Medium-deep to deep with warm undertones, and a red tone
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW43 (Medium tan · 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
NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Caracas - Medium Dark 3.3, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW43. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW43Closest shade matchCaracas - Medium Dark 3.3How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%98#c77f4d#c9814eLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Overall match 82/100Shade match 90/100High 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.
Lancôme Rénergie Lift Makeup Lightweight Liquid Foundation SPF 27 in 420 Bisque N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW43. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW43Closest overall alternative420 Bisque NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour60%90#c77f4d#ce8651Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Overall match 83/100Shade match 85/100Medium 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.
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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