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Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick LIGHT 3 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

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%).

Closest shade match: L'Oréal Paris Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint 120 Neutral

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
LIGHT 3Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
120 Neutral
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$16.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$21.01 less (55%)

Your shade $38 at Sephora · lowest price $13.99 at Target

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Serum Foundation F4

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
LIGHT 3Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Revolution Beauty
F4
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Best price
$10.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$27.50 less (72%)

Your shade $38 at Sephora

More matches

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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.

  1. #3 · Revolution Beauty

    Skin Silk Serum Foundation

    F5
    Shade match 92
    $15Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23 less (61%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: For light skin tones with a warm neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Nude Hyaluronic Tinted Serum

    3-4 Light-Medium
    Shade match 95
    $20.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17.01 less (45%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · CoverGirl

    Clean Fresh Skin Milk Foundation

    Light 540
    Shade match 90
    $8.74$12.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$29.26 less (77%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishSame light coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · CoverGirl

    Clean Fresh Skin Milk Foundation

    Fair/Light 530
    Shade match 89
    $8.74$12.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$29.26 less (77%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishSame light coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Revolution Beauty

    Skin Silk Glow Tint Sheer Foundation Stick

    Fair
    Shade match 92
    $9.10$13Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$28.90 less (76%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 88
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $31 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishSame light coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    53
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light-medium shade, rosy undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · L.A. Girl

    Sheer Skin Tinted Foundation

    Bisque
    Shade match 93
    $10Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$28 less (74%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame light coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishNo skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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.

Closest concealers

  1. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    130N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 130N

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $24

  2. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    14.5 Light Buff

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 14.5 Light Buff

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    2N Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 2N Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

  4. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Honey 1.7 Beige

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Honey 1.7 Beige

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

  5. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    N12

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade N12

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Willow 2.3

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Willow 2.3

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $39

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

L'Oréal Paris Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint in 120 Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in LIGHT 3. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLIGHT 3Closest shade match120 NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#e3bba1#e6b99bVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall91
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage100LightLightSameSame light coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Normal, dryCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To L'Oréal Paris Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint in 120 Neutral.

Same or better

  • $21.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Same light coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basemoderate siliconeWater-based, low silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs low

Why the closest overall alternative works

Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Serum Foundation in F4, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in LIGHT 3. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLIGHT 3Closest overall alternativeF4Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour98#e3bba1#e6bca0Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage100LightLightSameSame light coverage
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Normal, dryCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Serum Foundation in F4.

Same or better

  • $27.50 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Same light coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basemoderate siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (hexyl cinnamal)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs silicone-based; silicone moderate vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

L'Oréal Paris Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint 120 Neutral

Match price
$16.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$21.01 less (55%)

Your shade $38 at Sephora · lowest price $13.99 at Target

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Serum Foundation F4

Best price
$10.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$27.50 less (72%)

Your shade $38 at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.