MAC Cosmetics
Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation — NW20
$46On skin, NW20 matches the depth closely and carries the same pink cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
MAC Cosmetics NW20, a shade of Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Buildable Soft-Matte Foundation + Oil Control, suits light skin with a cool, pink-leaning undertone. The pink 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.
On skin, NW20 matches the depth closely and carries the same pink cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
On skin, NW20 matches the depth closely and carries the same pink cast. Expect a more matte finish.
6 matches the depth closely and keeps the same cool undertone. Expect a more dewy finish.
On skin, 1R12 Cool Ivory lands right at the same depth and carries the same pink cast.
2CR lands right at the same depth and carries the same pink cast.
Side by side, 230 matches the depth closely and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more matte finish.
Light 2 runs a touch deeper and stays cool with less of the pink cast.
On skin, Vienna runs a touch deeper and holds the cool undertone.
MAC Cosmetics NW20 has a cool undertone with a pink cast. When comparing alternatives, keeping that pink 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.