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Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick LIGHT MEDIUM 1 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Light medium · 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: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC17.5

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
LIGHT MEDIUM 1Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC17.5
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Best price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $8 more

Your shade $38 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Monika Blunder Beauty Blunder Cover Foundation/Concealer Shade: 3.5 Drei.5

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 MEDIUM 1Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Monika Blunder Beauty
Shade: 3.5 Drei.5
Depth and undertone: Light · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
65
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Best price
$52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $14 more

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 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Light Warm
    Shade match 88
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneFull rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    65
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Full rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light beige with golden to olive undertone for light medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. Shade match 87
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: light beige with golden undertone for light skin

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. Shade match 89
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than radiant finishFull rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    42
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than light coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Light with Yellow Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Juvia's Place

    I Am Magic Velvety Matte Foundation

    650 Alexandria
    Shade match 98
    $14.40$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$23.60 less (62%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishFull rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    21
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: for light skin w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick LIGHT MEDIUM 1 (Light medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Cedar 3.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Cedar 3.5

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $39

  2. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 1

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $22

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

    25.0 Medium Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 25.0 Medium Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    210N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 210N

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $24

  5. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Sugar Biscuit 3.5 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $31

  6. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3.5 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC17.5, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in LIGHT MEDIUM 1. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLIGHT MEDIUM 1Closest shade matchNC17.5Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#dfb58d#e0b790Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall61
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage40LightFullDifferentFull coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared67
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 83/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NC17.5.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Full rather than light coverage
  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Monika Blunder Beauty Blunder Cover Foundation/Concealer in Shade: 3.5 Drei.5, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in LIGHT MEDIUM 1. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLIGHT MEDIUM 1Closest overall alternativeShade: 3.5 Drei.5Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#dfb58d#e4b588Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared79
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage40LightFullDifferentFull coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared65
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall50
Skin type50Normal, dryNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 85/100Shade 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 Monika Blunder Beauty Blunder Cover Foundation/Concealer in Shade: 3.5 Drei.5.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Full rather than light coverage
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 8%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basemoderate siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs oil-based; silicone moderate vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NC17.5

Best price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $8 more

Your shade $38 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Monika Blunder Beauty Blunder Cover Foundation/Concealer Shade: 3.5 Drei.5

Best price
$52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $14 more

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.