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: 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
$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· Same cool undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
42
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains drying alcohol
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
$25Ulta Beauty(product price)$13 less (34%)4.4 (33)
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish· Full rather than light coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
36
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: fair light with cool undertone
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.
L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 20 Cool, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in LIGHTEST 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeLIGHTEST 2Closest overall alternative20 CoolHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%92#f5d9c3#ffdfc7Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Overall match 81/100Shade match 95/100High 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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