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Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick MEDIUM 4 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Tan · 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: Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick Tan Warm

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
MEDIUM 4Change shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Ulta Beauty Collection
Tan Warm
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$22 less (58%)

Your shade $38 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation 46 Medium

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 4Change shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Jane Iredale
46 Medium
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Buildable coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
85
Wear (Wear & performance)
49
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $18 more

Your shade $38 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Alleyoop

    Sunsational Daily Skin Tint SPF 50 Tinted Mineral

    Beam
    Shade match 97
    $30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$8 less (21%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Light-medium rather than light coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light-medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light-medium rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/dry skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Maybelline

    Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C

    338
    Shade match 90
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20.01 less (53%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame radiant finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneFull rather than light coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Full rather than light coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation

    450W
    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 - deep with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation

    455W
    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 - deep with warm deep golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    W8 Warm Medium Deep
    Shade match 96
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24.01 less (63%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    340 Medium
    Shade match 94
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    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 · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    N6.5 Neutral Medium Deep
    Shade match 87
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24.01 less (63%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    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 · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Jane Iredale

    Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation

    52 Medium Dark
    Shade match 76
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $18 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than light coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Live Tinted

    HUESTICK Complexion Stick

    09 Medium
    Shade match 94
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishFull rather than light coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    42
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    44N Tan Neutral
    Shade match 85
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $4 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectClaims a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    38
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural 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

    Medium 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 4 (Tan · Warm · golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Deep 1

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Deep 1

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Valley 8.25

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Valley 8.25

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

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Chocolat

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Chocolat

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $36

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

    NW35

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW35

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    35.0 Rich Amber

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 35.0 Rich Amber

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm undertone

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Truffle

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Truffle

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $36

    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

Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick in Tan Warm, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in MEDIUM 4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMEDIUM 4Closest shade matchTan WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#be7e52#bc8054Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99TanMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall58
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 overall76
Skin type76Normal, dryCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 78/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick in Tan Warm.

Same or better

  • $22 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basemoderate siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs silicone-based; silicone moderate vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation in 46 Medium, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in MEDIUM 4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMEDIUM 4Closest overall alternative46 MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#be7e52#bf8258Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth97TanMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall85
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage80LightBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 overall49
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Normal, dryCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 86/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation in 46 Medium.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Buildable rather than light coverage
  • Both claim a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 30

Different

  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Closest shade match

Ulta Beauty Collection Moisturizing Complexion Stick Tan Warm

Match price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$22 less (58%)

Your shade $38 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Jane Iredale Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation 46 Medium

Match price
$56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $18 more

Your shade $38 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.