Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW48 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (1,197)·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%).
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: Very close 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
79
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · 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: deep with deep neutral-warm undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Claims colour stability
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
48
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin
$20Ulta Beauty(product price)$26 less (57%)3.7 (146)
Matches: Very close colour· Same full coverage· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than radiant finish· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
50
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
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.
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 SERENAHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%90#aa6848#b16546Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
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.
Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 53N Deep Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW48. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW48Closest overall alternative53N Deep NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%91#aa6848#a46441Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Overall match 85/100Shade 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.
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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