MAC Cosmetics
Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation — NC40
$46On skin, NC40 matches the depth closely and carries the same peach cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
MAC Cosmetics NC40, a shade of Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation with 24HR Oil Control + Blur-Matte Finish, suits light-medium skin with a warm, 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.
On skin, NC40 matches the depth closely and carries the same peach cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
Next to it, NC40 sits at the same depth and carries the same peach cast. Expect a more natural finish.
Next to it, Tan sits at the same depth and holds the warm undertone. Expect a more dewy finish.
Next to it, 30.5Y Tan lands right at the same depth and keeps the same warm undertone.
36Y Tan sits at the same depth and keeps the same warm undertone.
4W1 Tawny runs a touch deeper and stays warm but pulls more olive than peach. Expect a more dewy finish.
5N2 Amber Honey runs a touch deeper and stays warm but pulls more golden than peach. Expect a more dewy finish.
Next to it, 4W1 Honey Bronze leans noticeably deeper and stays warm but pulls more golden than peach. Expect a more dewy finish.
MAC Cosmetics NC40 has a warm 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.