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Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW5 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Fair · Cool · pink 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: Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation 1.5

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Danessa Myricks Beauty
1.5
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
89out of 100
Colour
82
Depth
96
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$7 less (15%)

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Rabanne Fresh Touch 24H Radiant Foundation 00C

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW5Change shade
Depth and undertone: Fair · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Rabanne
00C
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Cool
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
Best price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$4 less (9%)

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

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 · Tarte

    Babassu Foundcealer Dewy Foundation SPF 20

    14S Fair Sand
    Shade match 69
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$4 less (9%)

    Matches: Same radiant finishBoth claim 12-hour wearBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with warm, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Dior

    Forever Skin Glow Foundation

    0N Neutral
    Shade match 79
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Same radiant finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    38
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable 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 · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with neutral tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Revolution Beauty

    Skin Silk Serum Foundation

    F2.5NC
    Shade match 84
    $15Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$31 less (67%)

    Matches: Same radiant finishClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Fair skin tone, neutral-cool olive undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Tower 28 Beauty

    Swipe Serum Non-Acnegenic Foundation

    1.5O Blythe
    Shade match 78
    $36SephoraSephora$10 less (22%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishBoth claim 16-hour wear

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than cool undertone · 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/normal/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: Fair Olive

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW5 (Fair · Cool · pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Royal Icing 1.1 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Royal Icing 1.1 Neutral

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW5

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    12N fair neutral

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 12N fair neutral

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    CN 28 Ivory

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade CN 28 Ivory

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $22

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

    0.5N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 0.5N

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1R02

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1R02

    • Close colour
    • Fair · Cool undertone

    $35

    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

Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation in 1.5, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW5Closest shade match1.5Score
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour82#e4d0b8#ecd3bfClose colourColour difference 3.4 (0 is identical)
Depth96FairVery fairCloseDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · pinkCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared78
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage40FullLightDifferentLight coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared61
Longevity7012-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 12-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 89/100High 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 Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation in 1.5.

Same or better

  • $7 less
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Light rather than full coverage
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Rabanne Fresh Touch 24H Radiant Foundation in 00C, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW5. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW5Closest overall alternative00CScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour81#e4d0b8#f3dec8Close colourColour difference 3.5 (0 is identical)
Depth81FairVery fairSome differenceDepth difference: 7.2
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · pinkCoolClosefrom 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 00C.

Same or better

  • $4 less
  • Same cool undertone
  • 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

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly lighter
  • 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

Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation 1.5

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$7 less (15%)

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Rabanne Fresh Touch 24H Radiant Foundation 00C

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

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

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.