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Light medium · 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%).

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Closest shade match: Essence Foundation Stick 160

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
LIGHT MEDIUM 2Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Essence
160
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$31.01 less (82%)

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation 2CR Cool Rosy

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 2Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Dior
2CR Cool Rosy
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
78out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
54
Wear (Wear & performance)
66
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $22 more

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C3 Cool Light Medium
    Shade match 94
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24.01 less (63%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Very Fair Cool
    Shade match 97
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$22 less (58%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · 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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  3. #5 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation

    1N14 - Beige
    Shade match 85
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    53
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: for light skin with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Patrick Ta

    Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation

    10 Neutral
    Shade match 87
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than light coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    31
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Patrick Ta

    Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation

    7 Peachy Neutral
    Shade match 86
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than light coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    31
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light with peachy neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Fenty Beauty

    Soft'Lit Naturally Luminous Hydrating Longwear Foundation

    185
    Shade match 87
    $44SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · LIXR Beauty

    Multi-Use Cream-to-Powder Concealer & Foundation Stick

    Barley 3.5N
    Shade match 84
    $36SephoraSephora$2 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: light / medium - neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Chanel

    LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch

    BR12
    Shade match 90
    $72Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $34 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · 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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  9. #11 · Chanel

    LES BEIGES Water-Fresh Complexion Touch

    BR32
    Shade match 88
    $70Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $32 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · 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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  10. #12 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation

    Light to Medium Cool
    Shade match 95
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$22 less (58%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · 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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  11. #13 · Natasha Denona

    HY-GLAM Powder Foundation

    R4
    Shade match 96
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/dry skin

    Retailer shade note: light rosy

    High confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Jung Saem Mool

    Essential Skin Nuder Long-Lasting Hydrating Compact Cushion Foundation

    26N Taupe Beige
    Shade match 88
    $32SephoraSephora$6 less (16%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: neutral taupe beige

    High 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 MEDIUM 2 (Light medium · Cool · rosy 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

    Silk 2.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Silk 2.5

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Cool · pink undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3 Cool Rosy

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3 Cool Rosy

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $42

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

    30.5 Tan

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 30.5 Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 3.6

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 3.6

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $17

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Taffy

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Taffy

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Light

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Light

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium

    $12

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Essence Foundation Stick in 160, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in LIGHT MEDIUM 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLIGHT MEDIUM 2Closest shade match160Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#dcaf98#e0af98Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLight mediumBoth described as light mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Cool · rosyCool · rosySamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared43
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium 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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 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)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Normal, dryCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 74/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Essence Foundation Stick in 160.

Same or better

  • $31.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Medium rather than light coverage

Different

  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basemoderate siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth unknown-based; silicone moderate vs moderate
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 2CR Cool Rosy, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in LIGHT MEDIUM 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeLIGHT MEDIUM 2Closest overall alternative2CR Cool RosyScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour91#dcaf98#d4a790Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth91Light mediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 4.2
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · rosyCool · pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared54
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage60LightMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than light
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared66
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
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)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Normal, dryCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 78/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation in 2CR Cool Rosy.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Both claim 24-hour wear

Different

  • Runs slightly deeper
  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basemoderate siliconeWater-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs moderate
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Essence Foundation Stick 160

Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$31.01 less (82%)

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Dior Forever Hydra Nude Foundation 2CR Cool Rosy

Match price
$60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $22 more

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

30 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.