Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick MEDIUM DEEP 3 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics
4.7 (607)·Tan · Cool · rosy 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: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than light coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
85
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
40
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal skin
Retailer shade note: caramel - brown skin with neutral undertones
$13.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$24.01 less (63%)4.3 (33,167)
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
94
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
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool 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 listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium to deep skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than light coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
31
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: tan with peachy neutral undertones
$24Ulta Beauty(product price)$14 less (37%)3.9 (396)
Matches: Very close colour· Same radiant finish
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
81
Finish & visual result
72
Wear & performance
53
Skin suitability
76
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 · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance
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
76
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 radiant finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than light coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
78
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· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
52
Wear & performance
70
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines
Retailer shade note: medium-deep skin with neutral/deep peachy undertones
$13.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$24.01 less (63%)4.3 (33,167)
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
85
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 cool 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
Matches: Near-identical swatch 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
78
Finish & visual result
61
Wear & performance
83
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · 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
The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick MEDIUM DEEP 3 (Tan · Cool · rosy 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
SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single in Medium 3C, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in MEDIUM DEEP 3. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMEDIUM DEEP 3Closest shade matchMedium 3CHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#c27b4e#c27e51Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98TanMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish35%56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
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%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared54
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%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 overall50
Skin type100%50Normal, dryNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 79/100Shade 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.
Tarte Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint in 38N Medium-Tan Neutral, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in MEDIUM DEEP 3. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMEDIUM DEEP 3Closest overall alternative38N Medium-Tan NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#c27b4e#c27c4bLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Overall match 81/100Shade 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.
32 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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