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Lifter Stix Multi-Use Face Stick 45 dupes and alternatives Maybelline

Medium · Warm 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: bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 Neutral Tan 21

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

Your shade
Maybelline
45Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural finish
The match
bareMinerals
Neutral Tan 21
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $26.51 more

Your shade $12.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation Medium Warm 2

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

Your shade
Maybelline
45Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural finish
The match
Clinique
Medium Warm 2
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm
Finish and coverage: Natural · Light coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
99
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
55
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $36.01 more

Your shade $12.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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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 96
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $40.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesContains listed fragranceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium - deep with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. Shade match 79
    $16.99Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 96
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $47.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    56
    Wear & performance
    57
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm golden

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC44
    Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $26.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    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: medium deep with light golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC37
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephoraCosts $26.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Claims 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: medium with neutral golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi-Use Face Stick 45 (Medium · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 08 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 08 W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  2. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Golden Amber

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Golden Amber

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12.99

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

    Medium Golden

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

  4. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    400 Caramel

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 400 Caramel

    • Looks identical
    • Medium

    $15.99

  5. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Caramel

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Caramel

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm undertone

    $36

  6. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    4W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4W

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $38

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

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Neutral Tan 21, against Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi-Use Face Stick in 45. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade45Closest shade matchNeutral Tan 21Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#d29067#d18e66Looks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100WarmWarm · goldenClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared51
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coveragenot comparableNot listedBuildableNot 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 publishedCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 81/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Neutral Tan 21.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation in Medium Warm 2, against Maybelline Lifter Stix Multi-Use Face Stick in 45. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade45Closest overall alternativeMedium Warm 2Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#d29067#d38f63Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 1 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coveragenot comparableNot listedLightNot 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 overall · 4 of 5 compared55
Longevity40Not listed12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
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 publishedCombination, dry, oilySkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 90/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 Warm 2.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Claims a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 45

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 45
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 Neutral Tan 21

Match price
$39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $26.51 more

Your shade $12.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation Medium Warm 2

Match price
$49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $36.01 more

Your shade $12.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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.