MAC Cosmetics
Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation — NW22
$46NW22 matches the depth closely and carries the same pink cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
MAC Cosmetics NW22, 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.
NW22 matches the depth closely and carries the same pink cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
Side by side, NW22 lands right at the same depth and carries the same pink cast. Expect a more matte finish.
On skin, 2CR lands right at the same depth and carries the same pink cast.
Side by side, 6 Cool matches the depth closely and carries the same pink cast.
220 Light Medium runs a touch deeper and carries the same pink cast.
240 Light Medium runs a touch deeper and carries the same pink cast.
Side by side, 8 runs a touch deeper and keeps the same cool undertone. Expect a more dewy finish.
On skin, Light 2 runs a touch deeper and stays cool with less of the pink cast.
MAC Cosmetics NW22 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.