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Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW65 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Very deep · 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: Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation Mocha

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW65Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Milani
Mocha
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
94out of 100
Colour
90
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$11.97WalmartWalmart
$34.03 less (74%)

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Youngblood BeyondBlur Skin Perfecting Foundation DN6

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NW65Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Cool
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
The match
Youngblood
DN6
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural matte · Full coverage
Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
71
Wear (Wear & performance)
61
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $12 more

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

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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 · Monika Blunder Beauty

    Blunder Cover Foundation/Concealer

    Shade: 9 - NEUN
    Shade match 84
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: Deep/Dark Warm Neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    68P Deep
    Shade match 94
    $24SephoraSephora$22 less (48%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep, pink undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW65 (Very deep · 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

    16 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 16 Deep

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    550 Suede C

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 550 Suede C

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $32

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

    7C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 7C

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    45.5 Deep Ebony

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 45.5 Deep Ebony

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Dark Coffee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Dark Coffee

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

    4N78

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4N78

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral · neutral pink 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

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation in Mocha, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW65. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW65Closest shade matchMochaScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#623c30#683b30Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCoolSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared50
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 74/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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 Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation in Mocha.

Same or better

  • $34.03 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same full coverage

Different

  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 15%. 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

Youngblood BeyondBlur Skin Perfecting Foundation in DN6, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW65. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNW65Closest overall alternativeDN6Score
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour95#623c30#653b2dLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth100Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared71
Finish34RadiantNatural matteDifferentNatural matte 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 compared61
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveDry, normal, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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 Youngblood BeyondBlur Skin Perfecting Foundation in DN6.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Natural matte finish instead of radiant
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

14 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 23%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
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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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation Mocha

Best price
$11.97WalmartWalmart
$34.03 less (74%)

Your shade $46 at Ulta Beauty

WalmartView at Walmart

Closest overall alternative

Youngblood BeyondBlur Skin Perfecting Foundation DN6

Match price
$58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $12 more

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

33 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.