Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick LIGHT 3 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.7 (607)·Light · Neutral 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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Buildable rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: light skin with warm peach undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Buildable rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: light skin with cool rosy undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Buildable rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with cool rosy undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Buildable rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish· Buildable rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
42
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick LIGHT 3 (Light · Neutral 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
Dior Forever Skin Glow Foundation in 2.5N Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in LIGHT 3. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeLIGHT 3Closest match2.5N NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%95#e3bba1#e9bfa2Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96LightLightSameDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 86/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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.
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.
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