Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick LIGHTEST 2 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.7 (607)·Very fair · Cool · pink 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· Same radiant finish
Differences: Medium rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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 · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: fair skin with cool rosy undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Buildable rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than light coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
85
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal skin
Retailer shade note: bone blush - very fair skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same light coverage· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same cool undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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 dry skin
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
87
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · 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 · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a skin-like finish· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
75
Wear & performance
51
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 · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: extra light with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a skin-like finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · 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 · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
$15Ulta Beauty(product price)$23 less (61%)3.9 (223)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Same light coverage
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
78
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: For fair skin tones with a yellow undertone
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a skin-like finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Matte rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
54
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Buildable rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
87
Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable 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: very light skin with neutral undertones
$16Ulta Beauty(product price)$22 less (58%)4.0 (94)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same cool undertone· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
54
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% 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
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a skin-like finish· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than light coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% 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 · Not marketed for normal skin
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a skin-like finish· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Light-medium rather than light coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
76
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Light-medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light-medium rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium 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
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· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
54
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Same light coverage
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
77
Finish & visual result
86
Wear & performance
53
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a skin-like finish· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
75
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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: extra light with neutral warm undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick LIGHTEST 2 (Very fair · Cool · pink 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
Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 1CR IN, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in LIGHTEST 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeLIGHTEST 2Closest shade match1CR INHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#f5d9c3#f3d7c3Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 overall0
Skin type100%0Normal, dryCombination, oilyMarketed for different skin types
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.
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation in 1.5, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in LIGHTEST 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeLIGHTEST 2Closest overall alternative1.5How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%93#f5d9c3#ecd3bfVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Skin-like finish20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
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 overall87
Skin type100%87Normal, dryNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/dry skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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.
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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