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Lifter Stix Multi-Use Face Stick 20 dupes and alternatives Maybelline

Light medium · 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%).

Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC18

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

Your shade
Maybelline
20Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural finish
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC18
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $26.01 more

Your shade $12.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Foundation 200

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Your shade
Maybelline
20Change shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural finish
The match
Maybelline
200
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
86out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
93
Finish (Finish & visual result)
82
Wear (Wear & performance)
74
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Best price
$12.98WalmartWalmart
$0.01 less (0%)

Your shade $12.99 at Ulta Beauty

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. Shade match 87
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $36.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. Shade match 95
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $36.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    78
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 89
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $26.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: golden beige shade with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Latte 300N
    Shade match 95
    $37SephoraSephoraCosts $24.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: Light-Medium skin with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation

    Medium Light
    Shade match 97
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $5 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    56
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: 4 light medium

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · SUBTL. Beauty

    Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single

    Light 4C
    Shade match 84
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $11.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Retailer shade note: Light-medium with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 95
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $26.51 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    56
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: light/medium skin w/ cool to neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Clinique

    Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation

    Light
    Shade match 91
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $36.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  9. Shade match 86
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $41.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  10. Shade match 95
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    56
    Wear & performance
    64
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 94
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    56
    Wear & performance
    64
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  12. Shade match 86
    $46SephoraSephoraCosts $33.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light skin with warm/yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 87
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $27.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Retailer shade note: light medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  14. Shade match 87
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $27.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Retailer shade note: light medium with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  15. #17 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    3N Latte
    Shade match 95
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $41.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    51
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    C4.5
    Shade match 94
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $26.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    51
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: tanned neutral beige with peach undertone for medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation

    Pearl
    Shade match 94
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $35.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral to rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    N6.5
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $26.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    56
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral peachy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    2N2 Buff
    Shade match 95
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $39.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneClaims 36-hour wear

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    56
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light-medium with neutral subtle golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M4
    Shade match 97
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $41.01 more

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

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    51
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: light to medium w/ neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi-Use Face Stick 20 (Light medium · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    NC17

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC17

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $30

  2. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    5

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 5

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $42

  3. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Sand Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Sand Beige

    • Close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $12.99

  4. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    2N1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 2N1

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $34

  5. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Tan

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

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium

    $12

  6. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3.5 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Light · Neutral undertone

    $42

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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC18, against Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi-Use Face Stick in 20. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade20Closest shade matchNC18Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#ebab82#eaac80Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 1 of 4 compared56
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coveragenot comparableNot listedFullNot comparedCoverage not listed for one product
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall52
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product 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 overall50
Skin type50Not publishedNormal, oilySkin-type suitability not published for one product
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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC18.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Foundation in 200, against Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi-Use Face Stick in 20. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade20Closest overall alternative200Score
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour96#ebab82#ebaf86Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral goldenClosecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared82
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coveragenot comparableNot listedMediumNot comparedCoverage not listed for one product
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared74
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall50
Skin type50Not publishedSensitiveSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 86/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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 Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Foundation in 200.

Same or better

  • $0.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 20

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, no siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 20
OverlapOil-based vs silicone-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC18

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
Costs $26.01 more

Your shade $12.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Treatment Foundation 200

Best price
$12.98WalmartWalmart
$0.01 less (0%)

Your shade $12.99 at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

30 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.