MAC Cosmetics
Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation — NW43
$46NW43 matches the depth closely and stays cool but pulls more pink than peach. Expect a more dewy finish.
MAC Cosmetics NW43, a shade of Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Buildable Soft-Matte Foundation + Oil Control, suits medium-tan skin with a cool, peach-leaning undertone. The peach 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.
NW43 matches the depth closely and stays cool but pulls more pink than peach. Expect a more dewy finish.
On skin, NW43 lands right at the same depth and stays cool but pulls more pink than peach. Expect a more matte finish.
Cacao matches the depth closely and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more dewy finish.
9 - Tan, Neutral Olive runs a touch deeper and has a olive lean.
45P Tan runs a touch lighter and pulls a little warmer.
Side by side, 450C runs a touch deeper and pulls a little warmer.
480C leans noticeably deeper and pulls a little warmer.
Next to it, 510C leans noticeably deeper and pulls a little warmer.
MAC Cosmetics NW43 has a cool undertone with a peach cast. When comparing alternatives, keeping that peach 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.