ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Golden Beige 13 dupes and alternatives bareMinerals
4.4 (15,124)·Medium light · 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%).
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.
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
87
Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Retailer shade note: medium skin with neutral undertones
$35Ulta Beauty(product price)$4.50 less (11%)4.5 (732)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Buildable rather than medium coverage· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
74
Skin suitability
50
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: medium with golden undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: Medium skin with a neutral undertone
$8Ulta Beauty(product price)$31.50 less (80%)2.4 (5)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF
Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a cool pink undertone
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Light rather than medium coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
99
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
0
Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin
Retailer shade note: Medium with neutral undertones
The closest shade to bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Golden Beige 13 (Medium light · Neutral 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
Make Up For Ever Super Boost Lightweight Moisturizing Skin Tint in 06, against bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Golden Beige 13. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeGolden Beige 13Closest shade match06How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%99#e1a477#e2a579Looks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared43
Finish35%12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage30%80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared66
Longevity30%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
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 overall40
Skin type100%40Combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 77/100Shade 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.
bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Golden Nude 16, against bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Golden Beige 13. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeGolden Beige 13Closest overall alternativeGolden Nude 16How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%92#e1a477#dea47eVery close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Overall match 94/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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.
32 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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