Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick LIGHT 2 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.7 (607)·Fair · Cool · rosy 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.
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick LIGHT 2 (Fair · Cool · rosy 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
Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 22B Light Beige, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in LIGHT 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeLIGHT 2Closest shade match22B Light BeigeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%99#f2c2ab#f0c0a9Looks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98FairLightCloseDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish35%12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage30%20LightFullDifferentFull coverage rather than light
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 · 4 of 5 compared67
Longevity30%3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 overall40
Skin type100%40Normal, dryNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 72/100Shade 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.
NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation in Yukon, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in LIGHT 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeLIGHT 2Closest overall alternativeYukonHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%91#f2c2ab#edc3aaVery close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared47
Finish35%56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage30%40LightFullDifferentFull coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared61
Longevity30%6024-hour wear16-hour wearSome difference16-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
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, combinationBoth marketed for normal/dry skin
Overall match 77/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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.
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.
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