Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick DEEP 3 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.7 (607)·Deep · Warm · golden 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%).
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.
$15Ulta Beauty(product price)$23 less (61%)3.9 (223)
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Same radiant finish
Differences: Slightly deeper· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: Dark skin tone, neutral warm undertone
$20.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$17.01 less (45%)4.3 (8,122)
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Same light coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· No skin-like finish claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
86
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Same light coverage· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: deep with a neutral undertone
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick DEEP 3 (Deep · Warm · golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Revlon PhotoReady Lift & Fill Skin Tint in 170 Deep, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in DEEP 3. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeDEEP 3Closest shade match170 DeepHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%94#825334#83502dVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish35%56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage30%100LightLightSameSame light coverage
Skin-like finish20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared70
Longevity30%7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Normal, dryNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 80/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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.
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip 12-Hour Hydrating Gel Skin Tint in 11, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in DEEP 3. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeDEEP 3Closest overall alternative11How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%98#825334#815332Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionDeepDeep tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared86
Finish35%100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage30%100LightLightSameSame light coverage
Skin-like finish20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared52
Longevity30%3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type100%87Normal, dryNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/dry skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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.
30 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.
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