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 shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same natural finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
0
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/dry/oily skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same medium coverage· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone· Radiant rather than natural finish· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/oily skin
$60Ulta Beauty(product price)$9 less (13%)4.5 (319)
Matches: Same natural finish· Same medium coverage· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
84
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral beige undertones
$60Ulta Beauty(product price)$9 less (13%)4.5 (319)
Matches: Very close colour· Same natural finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: medium skin with golden undertones
The closest shade to Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 6 (Medium · Olive · neutral olive 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
Glossier Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage in Medium Tan 1, against Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 6. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade6Closest shade matchMedium Tan 1How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#c19462#c0935cLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity30%3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
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%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall0
Skin type100%0Normal, dry, oilySensitiveMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 83/100Shade match 97/100High 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.
Smashbox Dual Filter 2-In-1 Longwearing Concealer + Foundation in Medium Tan 19 Olive, against Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 6. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade6Closest overall alternativeMedium Tan 19 OliveHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%86#c19462#cd9967Very close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%93MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 3.7
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 87/100Shade match 91/100High 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.
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.
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