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HUESTICK Complexion Stick 17 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: Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation 22S Light Sand

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

The match
Tarte
22S Light Sand
Depth and undertone: Light · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Same price

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

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Closest overall alternative: TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion 22N SHELL BEIGE

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

The match
TIRTIR
22N SHELL BEIGE
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
54
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$17 less (40%)

Your shade $42 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. Shade match 98
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · 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: light skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    C3.5
    Shade match 96
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light to medium beige with peachy undertone for light to medium skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 97
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $27 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    C4
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephora$3 less (7%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light neutral golden with peachy undertone for light skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · 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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  6. #8 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    460 Golden Beige
    Shade match 96
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23.01 less (55%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · 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

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  7. #9 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation

    1N10 Ivory
    Shade match 87
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: fair to light skin tones with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 94
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $7 more

    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
    94
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium fair, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 87
    $42SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

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

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Clinique

    Superpowder Double Face Makeup Foundation

    Matte Beige
    Shade match 90
    $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
    90
    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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  11. Shade match 98
    $81Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $39 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    48
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick 17 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. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    14.0 Light Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 14.0 Light Tan

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $30

  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    250W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 250W

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

    $24

  4. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    1W Warm

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 1W Warm

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · yellow undertone

    $42

  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Cotton 2

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Cotton 2

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

  6. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC14.5

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC14.5

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

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

Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation in 22S Light Sand, against Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 17 Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17 LightClosest shade match22S Light SandScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour98#e4ba95#e4bc99Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarm · 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 · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity40Not listed16-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 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 87/100Shade 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 Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation in 22S Light Sand.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 16-hour wear
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
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

Why the closest overall alternative works

TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion in 22N SHELL BEIGE, against Live Tinted HUESTICK Complexion Stick in 17 Light. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade17 LightClosest overall alternative22N SHELL BEIGEScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour98#e4ba95#e6bb97Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedLightNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65WarmNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome 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
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 90/100High 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 TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion in 22N SHELL BEIGE.

Same or better

  • $17 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than warm undertone
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 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 listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation 22S Light Sand

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Same price

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

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

TIRTIR Mask Fit AI Filter Cushion 22N SHELL BEIGE

Best price
$25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$17 less (40%)

Your shade $42 at Ulta Beauty

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.