Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick MEDIUM 2 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.7 (607)·Medium · 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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish· Buildable rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
95
Finish & visual result
42
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Matte 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 · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium skin with warm undertones
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick MEDIUM 2 (Medium · 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 match works
Dior Forever Skin Wear Blurring Natural Matte Foundation in 4.5W Warm, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in MEDIUM 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMEDIUM 2Closest match4.5W WarmHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%93#d8986a#d19264Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%94MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 3.3
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
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%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type100%40Normal, dryDry, combination, oilyBoth marketed for dry skin
Overall match 75/100Shade 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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