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Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick LIGHT MEDIUM 2 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

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: Estée Lauder Double Wear Max Cover Camouflage Foundation For Face and Body SPF 15 1C1 Cool Bone

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
Estée Lauder
1C1 Cool Bone
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $17 more

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: PÜR 4-in-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer MP3 Buff

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
PÜR
MP3 Buff
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
80out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
43
Wear (Wear & performance)
87
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $2 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 · bareMinerals

    BAREPRO 24HR Wear Skin-Perfecting Matte Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20

    Light 25 Cool
    Shade match 92
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7 more

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

    Differences: Slightly deeperMatte rather than radiant finishFull rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    36
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for light cool skin with a pink hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation

    Light Cool
    Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneAdds SPF 50

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishFull rather than light coverageNo 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

    Retailer shade note: light with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    6.75 Sesame
    Shade match 91
    $41SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Both claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishFull rather than light coverageNo 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation

    215C
    Shade match 85
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than radiant finishFull 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

    Retailer shade note: Light with Pinky Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    5.75 Cork
    Shade match 88
    $41SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim 24-hour wearClaims colour stability

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishFull 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

    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 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

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 BoneScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#dcaf98#ddaf95Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionLight mediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Cool · rosyCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared40
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage20LightFullDifferentFull 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 compared38
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 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 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Estée Lauder Double Wear Max Cover Camouflage Foundation For Face and Body SPF 15 in 1C1 Cool Bone.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • Full rather than light coverage
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 10%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basemoderate siliconeSilicone-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapUnknown-based vs silicone-based; silicone moderate vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

PÜR 4-in-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer in MP3 Buff, 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 alternativeMP3 BuffScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour93#dcaf98#dab29fVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLightSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · rosyCool · pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared43
Finish12RadiantMatteDifferentMatte finish rather than radiant
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 · 3 of 5 compared87
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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)
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 80/100Shade 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 PÜR 4-in-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer in MP3 Buff.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Matte finish instead of radiant
  • Full rather than light coverage

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 1%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basemoderate siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs silicone-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Estée Lauder Double Wear Max Cover Camouflage Foundation For Face and Body SPF 15 1C1 Cool Bone

Best price
$55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $17 more

Your shade $38 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

PÜR 4-in-1 Love Your Selfie Longwear Foundation & Concealer MP3 Buff

Match price
$40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $2 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.