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: Both claim a skin-like finish· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly deeper· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
75
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
80
Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than light coverage · 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 shade match works
NYX Professional Makeup Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation in Cool Porcelai, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in LIGHT 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeLIGHT 2Closest shade matchCool PorcelaiHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#f2c2ab#f4c0a6Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionFairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared43
Finish35%12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage30%80LightBuildableCloseBuildable 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 · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity30%4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type100%40Normal, dryCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 72/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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.
Dior Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick in 2 CR Cool Rosy, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in LIGHT 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeLIGHT 2Closest overall alternative2 CR Cool RosyHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%89#f2c2ab#f0c8b3Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97FairFairSameDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionFairLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type100%87Normal, dryNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/dry skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 93/100High 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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