MAC Cosmetics
Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation — NW25
$46NW25 matches the depth closely and carries the same pink cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
MAC Cosmetics NW25, a shade of Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation with 24HR Oil Control + Blur-Matte Finish, suits light 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.
NW25 matches the depth closely and carries the same pink cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
On skin, NW25 sits at the same depth and carries the same pink cast. Expect a more natural finish.
Side by side, 160 Light matches the depth closely and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more natural finish.
On skin, 2N1 Nude matches the depth closely and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more dewy finish.
30N sits at the same depth and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more dewy finish.
175 Light runs a touch deeper and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more natural finish.
200 Light Medium runs a touch deeper and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more natural finish.
On skin, 210 Light Medium runs a touch deeper and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more natural finish.
MAC Cosmetics NW25 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.