MAC Cosmetics
Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation — NC10
$46NC10 sits at the same depth and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
MAC Cosmetics NC10, a shade of Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Buildable Soft-Matte Foundation + Oil Control, suits very fair skin with a warm, neutral-leaning undertone. The neutral cast is what people usually try to keep when they look for alternatives. Below are the alternatives that wear closest to it — each one noted with how it differs, so you know what you're trading before you buy.
NC10 sits at the same depth and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
Next to it, NC10 sits at the same depth and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more matte finish.
On skin, 08N Light lands right at the same depth and keeps the same warm undertone.
Fair Porcelain matches the depth closely and keeps the same warm undertone.
Side by side, 0N1 Petal matches the depth closely and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
Next to it, 10N sits at the same depth and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
015 Fair lands right at the same depth and pulls a little cooler.
1N matches the depth closely and pulls a little cooler.
MAC Cosmetics NC10 has a warm undertone with a neutral cast. When comparing alternatives, keeping that neutral quality matters as much as getting the depth right.
A shade never wears alone — it sits next to your concealer, blush and the rest of your routine. Toni at Shade & Seek reads the whole face, not just one swatch, so you can see any of these alternatives in context before buying.