MAC Cosmetics
Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation — NC17
$46Side by side, NC17 sits at the same depth and stays warm with less of the golden cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
MAC Cosmetics NC17, a shade of Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Buildable Soft-Matte Foundation + Oil Control, suits light skin with a warm, golden-leaning undertone. The golden 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.
Side by side, NC17 sits at the same depth and stays warm with less of the golden cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
On skin, NC17 sits at the same depth and stays warm with less of the golden cast. Expect a more matte finish.
Next to it, Crème Brulee 150G matches the depth closely and carries the same golden cast. Expect a more matte finish.
On skin, 5 matches the depth closely and holds the warm undertone. Expect a more dewy finish.
On skin, 2W1 Natural sits at the same depth and keeps the same warm undertone. Expect a more dewy finish.
2 W Warm sits at the same depth and carries the same golden cast.
On skin, 1Y16 Warm Beige sits at the same depth and carries the same golden cast.
Side by side, 145 sits at the same depth and pulls a little cooler. Expect a more matte finish.
MAC Cosmetics NC17 has a warm undertone with a golden cast. When comparing alternatives, keeping that golden 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.