Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW45 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (1,197)·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.
$15.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$30.01 less (65%)4.1 (9,493)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same full coverage· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than radiant finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
50
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol
$6.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$39.01 less (85%)3.8 (142)
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
$45Ulta Beauty(product price)$1 less (2%)4.0 (3,494)
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than radiant finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
48
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: for medium deep rich neutral skin with a peach hue
$11.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$34.01 less (74%)4.4 (182,841)
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim 12-hour wear· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW45 (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 match works
Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in BR122, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW45. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW45Closest matchBR122How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%94#ad724a#ab6f4bVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98TanDeep tanCloseDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 79/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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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