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Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 8N dupes and alternatives Anastasia Beverly Hills

Very deep · 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: Essence Foundation Stick 280

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

Your shade
Anastasia Beverly Hills
8NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Essence
280
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$42.01 less (86%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC65

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

Your shade
Anastasia Beverly Hills
8NChange shade
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NC65
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Warm
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
87out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
85
Finish (Finish & visual result)
88
Wear (Wear & performance)
89
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$10 less (20%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora

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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. #3 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    61N Espresso Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L.A. Girl

    Pro.Matte Foundation

    Chestnut
    Shade match 92
    $9.49CVSCVS$39.51 less (81%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Espresso 380
    Shade match 91
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$37.01 less (76%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · KimChi Chic Beauty

    A Really Good Foundation

    140D
    Shade match 85
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$20 less (41%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    71
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    90

    Close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: Very Deep with Neutral Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 84
    $40SephoraSephora$9 less (18%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperMedium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: deep neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    D 37
    Shade match 84
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2.10 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · L.A. Girl

    Pro.Matte Foundation

    Espresso
    Shade match 87
    $9Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$40 less (82%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 84
    $58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    80
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 17% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: deep neutral with cool blue undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 79
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$9 less (18%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: deep brown with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    CN 126 Espresso
    Shade match 87
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW65
    Shade match 71
    $39SephoraSephora$10 less (20%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly cooler undertoneNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: dark deep rich brown with red undertones for deep dark skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    17 Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 16-hour wear

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: deepest with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Powder Foundation

    Angola - Dark 1
    Shade match 80
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$29 less (59%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    360
    Shade match 89
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$42.01 less (86%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperMedium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: very deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    62H Espresso Honey
    Shade match 80
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectBoth claim 12-hour wearBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    High confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    350
    Shade match 87
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$42.01 less (86%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishNo drying alcohol listed

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: very deep with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    NW65
    Shade match 81
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Same full coverageBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneRadiant rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    57
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: dark deep rich brown with red undertone for deep dark skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    46 Rich Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $21$30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$28 less (57%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    90

    Close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    High confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · Monika Blunder Beauty

    Blunder Cover Foundation/Concealer

    Shade: 9 - NEUN
    Shade match 83
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $3 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame full coverageBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    60
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: Deep/Dark Warm Neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · Temptu

    Perfect Canvas Foundation

    15N Chestnut
    Shade match 81
    $34Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$15 less (31%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim a skin-like finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural matte rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    77
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural matte rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: dark shade with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. Shade match 79
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #24 · L.A. Girl

    Pro.Matte Foundation

    Ebony
    Shade match 77
    $9.49CVSCVS$39.51 less (81%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. Shade match 75
    $14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$34.50 less (70%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo skin-like finish claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #26 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Natural Fluid Foundation

    NY 10
    Shade match 88
    $51.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishLight rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: Yellow

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. #27 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    340
    Shade match 85
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$42.01 less (86%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishNo drying alcohol listed

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: very deep with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. #28 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Very Deep Neutral 2
    Shade match 91
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    48
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: very deep with neutral undertone for very rich skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  27. #29 · SUBTL. Beauty

    Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single

    Deepest 2N
    Shade match 82
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25 less (51%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: Deepest with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  28. #30 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    320
    Shade match 84
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$42.01 less (86%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishNo drying alcohol listed

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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The closest shade to Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation 8N (Very deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

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    52 Deep Neutral

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    • Looks identical
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $32

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    16 Deep

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    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

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    560W

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    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

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  4. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Dark Coffee

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    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

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    Deep

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    • Close colour
    • Very deep

    $12

  6. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    45.5 Deep Ebony

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    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $30

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

Essence Foundation Stick in 280, against Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 8N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade8NClosest shade match280Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#5f4138#634338Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Essence Foundation Stick in 280.

Same or better

  • $42.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • No skin-like finish claimed
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC65, against Anastasia Beverly Hills Impeccable Blurring Second-Skin Matte Foundation in 8N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade8NClosest overall alternativeNC65Score
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour91#5f4138#67463dVery close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth93Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 3.6
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone65NeutralWarmSome differencecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall88
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared89
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
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
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 85/100Medium 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 Powder Plus Foundation in NC65.

Same or better

  • $10 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Slightly warmer undertone
  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Essence Foundation Stick 280

Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$42.01 less (86%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC65

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$10 less (20%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora

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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.