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.
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)· Same light coverage
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· No skin-like finish claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
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 match works
Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation in Light Cool 1, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in LIGHT 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeLIGHT 2Closest matchLight Cool 1How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%91#f2c2ab#eebda1Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96FairLightCloseDepth difference: 2.6
Retailer descriptionFairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared68
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%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall51
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%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type100%40Normal, dryCombination, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry skin
Overall match 78/100Shade 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.
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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