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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%).

Closest shade match: Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation Medium Deep Warm 1

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
Clinique
Medium Deep Warm 1
Depth and undertone: Tan · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $11 more

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

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
Match price
$56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $18 more

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

More matches

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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 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Medium 140 W
    Shade match 95
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    75
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · CoverGirl

    Clean Fresh Skin Milk Foundation

    610 Rich/Deep
    Shade match 92
    $10.49TargetTarget$27.51 less (72%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same radiant finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. 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. 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 · Drunk Elephant

    Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation

    Medium 15W
    Shade match 95
    $42SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

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

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishFull rather than light coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    55
    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 · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: Medium with Warm Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    20W Beyond
    Shade match 94
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $9 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
    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

    Retailer shade note: medium warm-golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. 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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  8. Shade match 94
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $17 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    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: MD3.6 - Medium-deep to deep with warm undertones, and a red tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 93
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch 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
    93
    Finish & visual result
    52
    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: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 95
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    42
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte 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 drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium deep warm peachy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · 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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  12. #14 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW35
    Shade match 94
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

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

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishFull rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    21
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    43

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with soft peachy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 88
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    42
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte 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 drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 97
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishFull rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    24
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Full rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with warm, peach undertones

    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

  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

  3. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Chocolat

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Chocolat

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $36

  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

  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

  6. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Truffle

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Truffle

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $36

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

Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation in Medium Deep Warm 1, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in MEDIUM 4. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMEDIUM 4Closest shade matchMedium Deep Warm 1Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#be7e52#bf7c51Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared68
Finish56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage100LightLightSameSame light coverage
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 overall51
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall40
Skin type40Normal, dryCombination, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry skin
Overall match 81/100Shade 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 Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation in Medium Deep Warm 1.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same light coverage
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 45

Different

  • Natural finish instead of radiant
  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for normal skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basemoderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 45
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation Medium Deep Warm 1

Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $11 more

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

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

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.