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HUESTICK Complexion Stick 16 Light dupes and alternatives Live Tinted

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%).

Closest shade match: Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation Creamy Natural

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

The match
Milani
Creamy Natural
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
85
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$29.01 less (69%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty · lowest price $11.97 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation C4

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

The match
MAC Cosmetics
C4
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
51
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$3 less (7%)

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. Shade match 87
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm 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: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for fair neutral skin with a subtle yellow hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Wet n Wild

    PhotoFocus Liquid Foundation

    Soft Ivory
    Shade match 91
    $5.24$7.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$36.76 less (88%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily/sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 93
    $15.13WalmartWalmart$26.87 less (64%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same 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): 4% 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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  4. #6 · Clinique

    Superpowder Double Face Makeup Foundation

    Matte Beige
    Shade match 92
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% 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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  5. #7 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    PATAGONIA
    Shade match 88
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $13 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

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

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: M1.2 - Medium with neutral undertones and a light peach tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    12N Light
    Shade match 89
    $24SephoraSephora$18 less (43%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNot marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    20

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light, neutral 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 16 Light (Light · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    34S medium sand

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 34S medium sand

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

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

    2W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 2W

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $38

  3. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Medium Peach

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Medium Peach

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $8

  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    180W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 180W

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $24

  5. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    2W1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 2W1

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $34

  6. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3 Warm Peach

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3 Warm Peach

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

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

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation in Creamy Natural, against Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 16 Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade16 LightClosest shade matchCreamy NaturalScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour97#e9bc99#ecbc99Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85WarmNeutral · neutral goldenClosecandidate undertone inferred
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 · 2 of 5 compared40
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 80/100Shade 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 Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation in Creamy Natural.

Same or better

  • $29.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims long-wearing

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. 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 listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in C4, against Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 16 Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade16 LightClosest overall alternativeC4Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour97#e9bc99#eaba94Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85WarmNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
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 · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity40Not listed12-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
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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 94/100High 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 Powder Plus Foundation in C4.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation Creamy Natural

Match price
$12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$29.01 less (69%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty · lowest price $11.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation C4

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

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.