MAC Cosmetics
Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation — NW48
$46NW48 matches the depth closely and carries the same red cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
MAC Cosmetics NW48, a shade of Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Buildable Soft-Matte Foundation + Oil Control, suits deep skin with a cool, red-leaning undertone. The red 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.
NW48 matches the depth closely and carries the same red cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
Side by side, NW48 sits at the same depth and carries the same red cast. Expect a more matte finish.
Next to it, Manaus matches the depth closely and carries the same red cast.
Mocha 500G lands right at the same depth and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more matte finish.
Mocha 500G sits at the same depth and pulls a little warmer.
Next to it, 520 Deep matches the depth closely and pulls a little warmer.
Side by side, Deep 1 lands right at the same depth and pulls a little warmer.
On skin, 17 matches the depth closely and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more dewy finish.
MAC Cosmetics NW48 has a cool undertone with a red cast. When comparing alternatives, keeping that red 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.