Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW65 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.3 (1,197)·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%).
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 cool undertone· Same radiant finish
Differences: No blurring effect claimed· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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 · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: intense dark-deep shade, red undertone
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
77
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: deeper skin with warm, peach undertones
Matches: Same radiant finish· Both claim 12-hour wear· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly deeper· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
78
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
89
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Same radiant finish
Differences: Light rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
66
Wear & performance
64
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/oily/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: deepest with cool brown undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly deeper· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
93
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: for very deep skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Same radiant finish· Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: deep espresso - rich brown skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly deeper· Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
73
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
89
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/normal skin
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.
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
Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick in 16 Deep, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW65. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW65Closest shade match16 DeepHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%89#623c30#663a31Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Overall match 81/100Shade match 93/100High 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 Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint in 59N Rich Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW65. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeNW65Closest overall alternative59N Rich NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%90#623c30#674337Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Overall match 89/100Shade 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.
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.
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