Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW55 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (1,197)·Deep · Neutral 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.
$34Ulta Beauty(product price)$12 less (26%)4.5 (9,894)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance
$13.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$32.01 less (70%)4.3 (33,167)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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 · Not marketed for combination/oily skin
Retailer shade note: extra deep with neutral undertones
$24Ulta Beauty(product price)$22 less (48%)5.0 (1)
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
50
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance
$16Ulta Beauty(product price)$30 less (65%)4.3 (699)
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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 · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: deepest with neutral rich-brown undertones
$13.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$32.01 less (70%)4.3 (33,167)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural 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
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW55 (Deep · Neutral 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
Doll 10 Doll Skin Genius Serum Skin Tint in Deep/Rich, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW55. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW55Closest shade matchDeep/RichHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%98#7f4a32#7c4a33Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionRich deepRich deepBoth described as rich deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish35%56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage30%80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared65
Longevity30%4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall20
Skin type100%20Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveDryBoth marketed for dry skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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.
ILIA Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick in 37N Ipe, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW55. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW55Closest overall alternative37N IpeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%91#7f4a32#7b432bVery close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%93DeepVery deepCloseDepth difference: 3.5
Retailer descriptionRich deepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 83/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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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