MAC Cosmetics
Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation — NW50
$46Next to it, NW50 lands right at the same depth and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
MAC Cosmetics NW50, a shade of Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation with 24HR Oil Control + Blur-Matte Finish, suits tan skin with a cool, 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.
Next to it, NW50 lands right at the same depth and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more dewy finish.
On skin, NW50 matches the depth closely and carries the same neutral cast. Expect a more natural finish.
Next to it, Cacao matches the depth closely and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more natural finish.
Next to it, 520 sits at the same depth and pulls a little warmer.
Side by side, 12.1 - Deep, Cool Pink runs a touch deeper and stays cool but pulls more pink than neutral. Expect a more natural finish.
On skin, 16 runs a touch deeper and keeps the same cool undertone. Expect a more dewy finish.
On skin, Cacao runs a touch lighter and pulls a little warmer. Expect a more dewy finish.
Next to it, 61 P runs a touch deeper and pulls a little warmer.
MAC Cosmetics NW50 has a cool 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.