MAC Cosmetics
Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation — NC10
$46Side by side, NC10 sits at the same depth and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
MAC Cosmetics NC10, a shade of Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation with 24HR Oil Control + Blur-Matte Finish, suits very fair skin with a warm, neutral-leaning undertone. The neutral 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.
Side by side, NC10 sits at the same depth and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
NC10 matches the depth closely and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more natural finish.
Side by side, 06Y Light lands right at the same depth and holds the warm undertone.
0W1 Pearl lands right at the same depth and keeps the same warm undertone. Expect a more dewy finish.
2G lands right at the same depth and stays warm but pulls more golden than neutral. Expect a more dewy finish.
Side by side, 0 W Warm sits at the same depth and stays warm but pulls more golden than neutral. Expect a more natural finish.
Side by side, Cream lands right at the same depth and keeps the same warm undertone. Expect a more natural finish.
130 matches the depth closely and stays warm but pulls more golden than neutral.
MAC Cosmetics NC10 has a warm undertone with a neutral cast. When comparing alternatives, keeping that neutral 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.