Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick LIGHT MEDIUM 2 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.7 (607)·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%).
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: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Adds SPF 50
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Full rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
40
Wear & performance
53
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Full rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
40
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a skin-like finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than radiant finish· Full rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
42
Wear & performance
89
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than light coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Full rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
40
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
87
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
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.
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
Estée Lauder Double Wear Max Cover Camouflage Foundation For Face and Body SPF 15 in 1C1 Cool Bone, 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 match1C1 Cool BoneHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#dcaf98#ddaf95Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Overall match 73/100Shade 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.
bareMinerals BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20 in Light 25 Cool, 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 alternativeLight 25 CoolHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%90#dcaf98#d3a78fVery close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Overall match 75/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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.
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.
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