MAC Cosmetics
Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation — NW5
$46NW5 lands right at the same depth and carries the same pink cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
MAC Cosmetics NW5, a shade of Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Buildable Soft-Matte Foundation + Oil Control, suits very fair 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.
NW5 lands right at the same depth and carries the same pink cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
Next to it, NW5 matches the depth closely and carries the same pink cast. Expect a more matte finish.
MAC Cosmetics NW5 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.