IT Cosmetics
21.0 MEDIUM TAN (W) · Under Eye
BeautyIQ
MAC
NC20MAC Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation
€45.99
Dupes for MAC NC20
8 face alternatives in the same colour, from drugstore catalogues. The closest match is IT Cosmetics 21.0 MEDIUM TAN (W) (ΔE 0.7, perfect), saving you up to −85%.
GIVENCHY
4.5W · Prisme Libre Glow Serum - Foundation
VALENTINO
MA2 Medium Amber 2 · Very Valentino - Fondotinta molto leggero e resistente 24h con SPF25
CLINIQUE
N°08 Beige · Even Better™ Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 - Fondotinta
Morphe
7W - GOLDEN · Wakeup Artist Under Eye Correcting Concealer
MAKE UP FOR EVER
2R28 · HD Skin - Fondotinta invisibile a lunga tenuta
e.l.f. Cosmetics
24 Light Warm · Soft Glam Satin Foundation - Medium Coverage
Makeup Revolution
C9.5 - NUDE · IRL Filter Finish Concealer
Frequently asked questions
What is the best dupe for MAC NC20?
The closest match is IT Cosmetics 21.0 MEDIUM TAN (W), with a ΔE colour difference of 0.7 (perfect) calculated in CIEDE2000. You save up to 85% versus the original.
What does ΔE mean?
ΔE (CIEDE2000) measures how different two colours look to the human eye. A ΔE below 2 is practically indistinguishable, below 3.5 is excellent, below 5 is still a credible match.
Is the dupe identical to the original?
The swatch colour is very close, but finish, coverage and wear may differ. Use the match as a starting point and check with a swatch in natural light.
How much does the cheapest dupe cost?
Makeup Revolution C9.5 - NUDE is the cheapest alternative: it costs €6.99, 85% less than the original.
How we found these dupes
Every colour is converted to the perceptual CIE-Lab space and compared with the CIEDE2000 metric (Sharma 2005 reference), the same one the industry uses to assess colour accuracy. We show a single dupe per brand, ordered from the closest match. The thresholds: ΔE ≤ 2 practically identical, ≤ 3.5 excellent, ≤ 5 good. Prices, where comparable in the same currency, give the estimated saving.
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