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Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW48 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Deep tan · Cool 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%).

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Closest shade match: NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation LA SERENA

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW48Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
NARS
LA SERENA
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
90
Depth
100
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Rabanne Fresh Touch 24H Radiant Foundation 70N

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW48Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Cool
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Rabanne
70N
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
86
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
72
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$4 less (9%)

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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.

  1. #3 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    La Serena
    Shade match 91
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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 oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: D2.5 - deep with cool undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation

    Tan Deep
    Shade match 86
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$28.01 less (61%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneLight rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: 8 tan deep

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · bareMinerals

    Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20

    Deep Cool 5
    Shade match 91
    $22Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$24 less (52%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% 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

    Retailer shade note: deep cool skin with a red hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Natural Blur Powder Foundation

    10N
    Shade match 86
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8 less (17%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral, subtle warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15

    Golden Dark 25
    Shade match 86
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$6.50 less (14%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: for deep neutral skin with a peach hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    6N Neutral
    Shade match 82
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $14 more

    Matches: Very close colour

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    38
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural 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 · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: dark skin with neutral beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW48 (Deep tan · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    14 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 14 Deep

    • Looks identical
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    5.5N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 5.5N

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    055 Hazelnut

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 055 Hazelnut

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan

    $10.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Velvet 10.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Velvet 10.5

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W9.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W9.5

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    11.75

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 11.75

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora

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 Matte Longwear Foundation in LA SERENA, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW48. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW48Closest shade matchLA SERENAScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#aa6848#b16546Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in LA SERENA.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Rabanne Fresh Touch 24H Radiant Foundation in 70N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW48. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW48Closest overall alternative70NScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour93#aa6848#ad6d4bVery close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth96Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall82
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared72
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Rabanne Fresh Touch 24H Radiant Foundation in 70N.

Same or better

  • $4 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same radiant finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconehigh silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation LA SERENA

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $9 more

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Rabanne Fresh Touch 24H Radiant Foundation 70N

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$4 less (9%)

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

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.