Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick LIGHTEST 1 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.7 (607)·Very fair · Warm · golden 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.
$25Ulta Beauty(product price)$13 less (34%)4.2 (812)
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
75
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: fair with warm yellow undertones
$25Ulta Beauty(product price)$13 less (34%)4.2 (812)
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a skin-like finish· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
75
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick LIGHTEST 1 (Very fair · Warm · golden 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
Essence Foundation Stick in 30, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in LIGHTEST 1. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeLIGHTEST 1Closest shade match30How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%93#f4dfc4#f6dec5Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Overall match 73/100Shade 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.
IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum in Fair Warm, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in LIGHTEST 1. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeLIGHTEST 1Closest overall alternativeFair WarmHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%91#f4dfc4#fee9cfVery close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish35%100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage30%80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity30%7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type100%40Normal, dryDry, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 94/100High 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.
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.
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