The Beautiful Tint Deep 1 vs Medium 5: Shade Match Guide

Quick answer

Choose The Beautiful Tint in Deep 1 if you have tan skin with warm undertones; choose Medium 5 if your skin is medium-tan with warm undertones. Both give the same dewy, hydrating finish, so the decision comes down to depth.

What actually separates Deep 1 and Medium 5

The two shades share the same skin-improving, illuminating tint formula and the same warm undertone direction. The difference is depth: Deep 1 is described for tan skin, while Medium 5 is described for medium-tan skin. That makes this a depth decision, not an undertone decision.

Because the finish is sheer and dewy, the shade you choose affects how much warmth and luminosity comes through rather than providing full coverage. A shade that is too deep can look like a bronzing tint on lighter skin, while a shade that is too light may not add enough warmth on deeper skin.

How to tell which depth you are

Compare your bare skin in natural daylight, not indoor lighting. If your skin is generally described as tan and you often reach for warm, golden shades, Deep 1 is the closer match. If your skin is medium-tan and warm shades can sometimes pull too dark or too orange, Medium 5 is the safer starting point.

If you sit between the two descriptions, remember that this is a sheer tint. You can sheer out Medium 5 for a lighter wash of warmth, or build Deep 1 more lightly. Neither shade is designed as a full-coverage foundation, so the margin for error is wider than with a opaque base.

The trade-off: warmth versus depth control

Both shades are warm, so the real trade-off is how much depth you want in your finished look. Deep 1 gives more visible warmth and a deeper tan effect; Medium 5 keeps the warmth but stays closer to medium-tan skin. If you want a subtle, lit-from-within look, Medium 5 is easier to control. If you want your tint to read clearly as a warm, sun-kissed finish, Deep 1 does that with less product.

There is no neutral or cool option in these two shades, so if your undertone is cool or olive, neither may be ideal. In that case, consider testing a small amount first or looking at other shades in the range.

Decision rules for Deep 1 vs Medium 5

• If your skin is tan and warm: Choose Deep 1. It is the shade described for tan skin with warm undertones, so it will add warmth and depth without fighting your natural color. Check in daylight before committing to a full bottle.
• If your skin is medium-tan and warm: Choose Medium 5. It is described for medium-tan skin with warm undertones and gives the same dewy finish at a lighter depth. If you are between shades, start with Medium 5 and build coverage gradually.
• If your undertone is cool or olive: Neither shade is formulated for cool or olive undertones, so test a small amount on your jawline first or explore other shades in the range. Do not assume warm equals universal; undertone still matters.

Shade facts at a glance

• The Beautiful Tint / Deep 1: Deep 1 is described as best for tan skin with warm undertones. That makes it the deeper of the two and the better match if your skin is genuinely tan rather than medium-tan.

  

• The Beautiful Tint / Medium 5: Medium 5 is described as best for medium-tan skin with warm undertones. It keeps the warm, dewy effect but at a lighter depth, so it is less likely to look too dark on medium-tan skin.

  

Who each shade is for

Best for

• Tan skin with warm undertones (Deep 1)
• Medium-tan skin with warm undertones (Medium 5)
• Anyone who wants a sheer, hydrating tint rather than full coverage

Not for

• Cool or olive undertones that need a neutral or cool shade
• Skin that needs full-coverage foundation
• Very fair or very deep skin tones outside the tan to medium-tan range