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HUESTICK Complexion Stick 06 Medium/Dark dupes and alternatives Live Tinted

Deep · Neutral undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

Only showing matches made for combination skin, with medium coverage, with a natural finish.

  • 1 match has no finish listed and is not shown.
  • 1 match has no skin type listed and is not shown.

Closest shade match: Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation 24 N

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
Live Tinted
06 Medium/DarkChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Makeup By Mario
24 N
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch B130

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
Live Tinted
06 Medium/DarkChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Chanel
B130
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
58
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$70Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $28 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

Ranked by the overall match: the most similar foundation on shade, finish, wear and skin suitability together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. Shade match 94
    $70Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $28 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 87
    $40SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium/tan to deep skin tones with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Iconic London

    Super Smoother Blurring Skin Tint

    Neutral Deep
    Shade match 92
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$7 less (17%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    D1NEUTRAL
    Shade match 92
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17 less (40%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 93
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: dark medium to deep - neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick 06 Medium/Dark (Deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    8 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 8 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $42

  2. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC55

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC55

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

  3. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    22NW

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 22NW

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    530N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 530N

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $24

  5. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    15 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 15 Deep

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

  6. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    6C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 6C

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest shade match works

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation in 24 N, against Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 06 Medium/Dark. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade06 Medium/DarkClosest shade match24 NScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#93542e#8d5433Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth98DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared60
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 95/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation in 24 N.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in B130, against Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 06 Medium/Dark. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade06 Medium/DarkClosest overall alternativeB130Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#93542e#8b512cVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth96DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared100
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 95/100Medium confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch in B130.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation 24 N

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Chanel LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch B130

Best price
$70Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $28 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth and undertone; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and skin suitability. Ingredients are shown for information and used by the filters only. Prices are shown next to every match and never change a score. How scoring and confidence work.

Shade colours are sampled from Beautler’s processing of retailer swatch images and are a digital approximation. Prices and stock were last checked when the product was imported; the retailer page is the source of truth.