Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick MEDIUM 3 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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Same light coverage
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin
Retailer shade note: medium with warm golden tones
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
75
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Same light coverage
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone· No skin-like finish claimed· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
87
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: Medium with golden olive undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm 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
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 · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: MD1 - medium to medium-deep with warm undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm 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
95
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
61
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 transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin
$8Ulta Beauty(product price)$30 less (79%)4.5 (40,486)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim not settling into lines· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
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
Matches: Very close 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
95
Finish & visual result
47
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% 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
Retailer shade note: MD1 - medium to medium-deep with warm undertones
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
96
Finish & visual result
42
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% 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 · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: very intense dark-medium shade, golden undertone
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Medium rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
87
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm 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 drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium with golden neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
93
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
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick MEDIUM 3 (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
Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 6.25, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in MEDIUM 3. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMEDIUM 3Closest shade match6.25How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%98#d09867#d29966Looks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 87/100Shade match 99/100High 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.
Sephora Collection Reveal The Real 12HR Soft Radiant Skin Tint in 220 Y, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in MEDIUM 3. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMEDIUM 3Closest overall alternative220 YHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#d09867#d19b6dLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Skin-like finish20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall51
Longevity30%3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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 overall87
Skin type100%87Normal, dryNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/dry skin
Overall match 88/100Shade 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.
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.
SephoraCosts $22 more
