Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick MEDIUM DEEP 2 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.7 (607)·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%).
Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish· Buildable rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Buildable 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 · Not marketed for dry skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
96
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
$16Ulta Beauty(product price)$22 less (58%)4.3 (699)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral 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
94
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · 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
$16Ulta Beauty(product price)$22 less (58%)4.3 (2,230)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same radiant finish
Differences: Full rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
53
Skin suitability
80
Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full 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 with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims colour stability
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
54
Wear & performance
49
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 · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertone
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Buildable rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
38
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Light-medium rather than light coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Radiant · Light-medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · 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
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim 24-hour wear· Both claim transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium 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
Matches: Very close colour· Same light coverage· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Light-medium rather than light coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Radiant · Light-medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · 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 Deep with peach undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim transfer resistance· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
61
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Same light coverage· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: MD2 - Medium-deep with warm undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
75
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Same light coverage· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: MD3 - Medium-deep with warm undertones, and a red tone
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.
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
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 shade match6.5NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#c17951#bb7953Looks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared79
Finish35%100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage30%80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity30%4024-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
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 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.
Too Faced Born This Way Undetectable Medium-To-Full Coverage Foundation in Warm Beige, 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 overall alternativeWarm BeigeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour60%91#c17951#bb7549Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96TanTanSameDepth difference: 2.6
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared68
Finish35%56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage30%60LightMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than light
Skin-like finish20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared79
Longevity30%7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Normal, dryNormal, dryBoth marketed for normal/dry skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 94/100Medium 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.
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.
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