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HUESTICK Complexion Stick 12 Medium dupes and alternatives Live Tinted

Medium light · 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%).

Closest shade match: Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation F6.5N

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

Your shade
Live Tinted
12 MediumChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Revolution Beauty
F6.5N
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$34 less (81%)

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

Closest overall alternative: bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 Golden Nude 16

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

Your shade
Live Tinted
12 MediumChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
bareMinerals
Golden Nude 16
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Overall match
89out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
66
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Match price
$39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$2.50 less (6%)

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

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

  1. #3 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Skin Affair Soft Glow Cushion Foundation

    MN7.5
    Overall 76
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    51
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    20

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral 7.5

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. Overall 84
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$34 less (81%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral 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
    100

    Looks identical · 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 neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    N4 Neutral Light Medium
    Overall 82
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$28.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch 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
    97
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Overall 85
    $42SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral 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 very light neutral skin with a peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Salina SF5
    Overall 82
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    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
    96
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    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 combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light-medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Overall 83
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2.50 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light/medium skin w/ cool to neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Revolution Beauty

    Skin Silk Serum Foundation

    F10
    Overall 83
    $15Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$27 less (64%)

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

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishLight rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    42
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: For medium skin tones with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Overall 83
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2.50 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F7.2NW
    Overall 87
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$28 less (67%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Medium Neutral Warm 230
    Overall 84
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Revolution Beauty

    Skin Silk Serum Foundation

    F7.2NW
    Overall 82
    $15Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$27 less (64%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishLight rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    42
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Medium skin tone, neutral-warm beige undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Overall 84
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for dry/normal skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for dry/normal skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with neutral-warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Overall 84
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for dry/normal skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for dry/normal skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: tan with cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Overall 82
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$34 less (81%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · 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: fair or light skin tones with a neutral cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. Overall 81
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta BeautySame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: for light warm skin with a yellow hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. Overall 84
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for medium cool skin with a pink hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  17. Overall 84
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for medium cool skin with a subtle peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick 12 Medium (Medium light · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4N Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $42

  3. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    2N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 2N1

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $34

  4. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Natural Beige

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Natural Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

    6.5 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 6.5 Medium

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    330N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 330N

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $24

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

Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation in F6.5N, against Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 12 Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade12 MediumClosest shade matchF6.5NScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#daa683#d7a580Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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 compared40
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 85/100Shade 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 Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation in F6.5N.

Same or better

  • $34 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Golden Nude 16, against Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 12 Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade12 MediumClosest overall alternativeGolden Nude 16Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#daa683#dea47eLooks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 compared66
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 89/100Shade 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 bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Golden Nude 16.

Same or better

  • $2.50 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapOil-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Revolution Beauty Conceal & Define Soft Matte Full Coverage Foundation F6.5N

Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$34 less (81%)

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

Closest overall alternative

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 Golden Nude 16

Match price
$39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$2.50 less (6%)

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

33 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.