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Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick MEDIUM 2 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

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%).

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Closest shade match: Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation 14 Golden

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
MEDIUM 2Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Patrick Ta
14 Golden
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
100
Undertone
100
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $20 more

Your shade $38 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 12

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
MEDIUM 2Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Hourglass
12
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
72
Wear (Wear & performance)
72
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $22 more

Your shade $38 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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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.

  1. #3 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Aran SF.6.5
    Shade match 94
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Both claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    75
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% 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: medium with neutral peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation

    405W
    Shade match 95
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    83
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · 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 not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Fenty Beauty

    Pro Filt'r Fluid Flex Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    336N
    Shade match 91
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Both claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    73
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: for medium skintones with neutral peach undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Natasha Denona

    Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation

    NP10
    Shade match 86
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium-tan neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    31 Medium Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30 less (79%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim not settling into linesClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    WN 80 Tawnied Beige
    Shade match 92
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Claims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    52
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · 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

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Medium 160 C
    Shade match 77
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    75
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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.

Closest concealers

  1. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

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  2. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5.5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5.5

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC30

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC30

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.3 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.3 N

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    4W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Toasted Almond 5.3 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Toasted Almond 5.3 Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation in 14 Golden, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in MEDIUM 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMEDIUM 2Closest shade match14 GoldenScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#d8986a#db9768Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage60LightMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than light
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared31
Longevity2024-hour wear8-hour wearDifferent8-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type87Normal, dryNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 83/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation in 14 Golden.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect

Different

  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basemoderate siliconeOil-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs oil-based; silicone moderate vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 12, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in MEDIUM 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMEDIUM 2Closest overall alternative12Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#d8986a#d69766Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared72
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage60LightMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than light
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared72
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type87Normal, dryNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 87/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 in 12.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 1%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basemoderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 30
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Patrick Ta Major Skin Hydra-Luxe Luminous Skin Perfecting Foundation 14 Golden

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $20 more

Your shade $38 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Hourglass Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30 12

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $22 more

Your shade $38 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.