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HUESTICK Complexion Stick 09 Medium dupes and alternatives Live Tinted

Medium tan · Warm 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%).

Closest shade match: m.ph by Mary Phillips Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation Medium 140 W

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

Your shade
Live Tinted
09 MediumChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
m.ph by Mary Phillips
Medium 140 W
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $7 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation BD101

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

Your shade
Live Tinted
09 MediumChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Chanel
BD101
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
60
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $27 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

More matches

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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 96
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $27 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimedContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep shade, golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 97
    $14.95Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$27.05 less (64%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 95
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry/sensitive skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    D 33
    Shade match 87
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $4.90 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 98
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 96
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $14 more

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

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    63
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm peach undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC45.5
    Shade match 96
    $39SephoraSephora$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 98
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $27 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishLight rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    30
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium light-deep shade, golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick 09 Medium (Medium tan · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Deep 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Deep 1

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

  2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    34.5 Rich Golden

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 34.5 Rich Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

  3. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    15NW

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 15NW

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

  4. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Chocolat

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Chocolat

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $36

  5. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    460 Suede W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 460 Suede W

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Valley 8.25

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Valley 8.25

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

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

m.ph by Mary Phillips Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation in Medium 140 W, against Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 09 Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade09 MediumClosest shade matchMedium 140 WScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour98#bd8355#c08355Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall70
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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
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
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 98/100High 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 m.ph by Mary Phillips Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation in Medium 140 W.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in BD101, against Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 09 Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade09 MediumClosest overall alternativeBD101Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#bd8355#bc855cLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium lightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall82
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable 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
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared60
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome 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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation in BD101.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

m.ph by Mary Phillips Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation Medium 140 W

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $7 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Chanel ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation BD101

Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $27 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

How these matches are scored

32 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.