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

Tan · Neutral 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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, with SPF, without talc.

  • 1 match has no coverage listed and is not shown.
  • 21 matches have no SPF listed and are not shown.
  • 1 match has no ingredient list listed and is not shown.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 6.5N

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
MEDIUM DEEP 2Change shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Dior
6.5N
Depth and undertone: Tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
79
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
87
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $17 more

Your shade $38 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. Shade match 86
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $22 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than light coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium deep, warm golden

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. Shade match 87
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim 24-hour wearBoth claim transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    83
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick MEDIUM DEEP 2 (Tan · Neutral 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

    Caramel

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $12

  2. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    19NC

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 19NC

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $30

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 5 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

  4. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    045 Tan

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 045 Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan

    $10.99

  5. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC45

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC45

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $30

  6. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    11 Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 11 Tan

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in 6.5N, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in MEDIUM DEEP 2. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeMEDIUM DEEP 2Closest match6.5NScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#c17951#bb7953Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth98TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared79
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
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
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 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)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall87
Skin type87Normal, dryNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry skin
Overall match 83/100Shade 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 Dior Backstage Glow-Up Skin Tint Hydrating Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in 6.5N.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Medium rather than light coverage
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 20

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Basemoderate siliconeWater-based, low silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol)
SPFNot listedSPF 20
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs low

Where to buy 6.5N

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $17 more

Your shade $38 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.