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.
$18.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$19.01 less (50%)4.4 (40,035)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Full rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
47
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · 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 not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim transfer resistance· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Luminous rather than radiant finish· Full rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
56
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
76
Looks identical · Luminous · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product
Differences: Luminous rather than radiant finish · Full rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim transfer resistance· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Luminous rather than radiant finish· Full rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
56
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Luminous · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product
Differences: Luminous rather than radiant finish · Full rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim transfer resistance· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Luminous rather than radiant finish· Full rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
56
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Luminous · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product
Differences: Luminous rather than radiant finish · Full rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines
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 shade match works
MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC35, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in MEDIUM 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMEDIUM 2Closest shade matchNC35How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%96#d8986a#db986cLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall43
Skin type100%43Normal, dryNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 74/100Shade match 98/100High 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.
Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Medium Tan Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in MEDIUM 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMEDIUM 2Closest overall alternativeMedium Tan NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%98#d8986a#d99a6cLooks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Overall match 79/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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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