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HUESTICK Complexion Stick 13 Medium dupes and alternatives Live Tinted

Medium light · 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: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC30

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

Your shade
Live Tinted
13 MediumChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC30
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
100
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$3 less (7%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Medium Warm 240

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

Your shade
Live Tinted
13 MediumChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Kosas
Medium Warm 240
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
99
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
60
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$45SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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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 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Golden Beige 13
    Shade match 97
    $39.50SephoraSephora$2.50 less (6%)

    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
    97
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · 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: light warm skin with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    470 Radiant Honey
    Shade match 99
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23.01 less (55%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    99
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation

    Tan Warm
    Shade match 99
    $39SephoraSephora$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    99
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan complexion with warm yellow undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick 13 Medium (Medium light · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Biscuit

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Biscuit

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $36

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

    23.5 Medium Amber

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 23.5 Medium Amber

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    410 Bisque W

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 410 Bisque W

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

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer

    Medium Neutral

    e.l.f. Cosmetics 16HR Camo Concealer, shade Medium Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $8

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Fawn 4.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Fawn 4.5

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

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    4W Warm

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 4W Warm

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · yellow undertone

    $42

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC30, against Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 13 Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade13 MediumClosest shade matchNC30Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#d6a47a#d5a57cLooks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom 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 overall49
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type40Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 99/100High 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC30.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 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 listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Medium Warm 240, against Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 13 Medium. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade13 MediumClosest overall alternativeMedium Warm 240Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#d6a47a#d4a278Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom 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, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 99/100High 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 Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 in Medium Warm 240.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm 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
  • Adds SPF 25

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 25
OverlapOil-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC30

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$3 less (7%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25 Medium Warm 240

Best price
$45SephoraSephora
Costs $3 more

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.