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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%).

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Closest shade match: MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Amber

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
MERIT
Amber
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$4 less (10%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation 32N Middle Honey

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
Unleashia
32N Middle Honey
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
64
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$18 less (43%)

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

Ulta BeautyView 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. #3 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation

    35H Medium Honey
    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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  2. #4 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Skin Perfecting Talc-Free Matte Powder Foundation

    Medium Deep 45 Warm
    Shade match 96
    $42SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for tan-dark warm skin with a golden hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Revolution Beauty

    Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation

    F12.5C
    Shade match 95
    $5.60$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$36.40 less (87%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a yellow undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Neutral Tan 21
    Shade match 95
    $39.50SephoraSephora$2.50 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close 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
    95
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan warm skin with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    370 Medium
    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. #8 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Golden Tan
    Shade match 98
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$29.01 less (69%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Chocolat

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Chocolat

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Amber, against Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 09 Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade09 MediumClosest shade matchAmberScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#bd8355#be8153Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
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 · 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, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick in Amber.

Same or better

  • $4 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation in 32N Middle Honey, against Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 09 Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade09 MediumClosest overall alternative32N Middle HoneyScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#bd8355#c28856Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 2.6
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · yellowClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 88/100Shade 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 Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation in 32N Middle Honey.

Same or better

  • $18 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 30

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 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 30
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

MERIT The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick Amber

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$4 less (10%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Unleashia Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation 32N Middle Honey

Match price
$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$18 less (43%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.