ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Medium Tan 18 dupes and alternatives bareMinerals
4.4 (15,124)·Tan · 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.
$35Ulta Beauty(product price)$4.50 less (11%)4.5 (732)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone· Buildable rather than medium coverage· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
74
Skin suitability
50
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: tan to deep with cool undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same neutral undertone· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
93
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
87
Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Retailer shade note: tan deep with neutral-warm undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a blurring effect· Claims 12-hour wear
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same medium coverage· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Does not claim not settling into lines· Not marketed for combination skin
Score details
Shade match
88
Finish & visual result
53
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
40
Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: medium to deep skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Full rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF
Retailer shade note: tan deep with deep-warm undertones
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same medium coverage· Claims long-wearing
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim not settling into lines· Not marketed for combination/oily skin
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
76
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
0
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF
The closest shade to bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Medium Tan 18 (Tan · 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
Refy Skin Base Hydrating Gel Skin Tint in 220N, against bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Medium Tan 18. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMedium Tan 18Closest shade match220NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour60%97#b2765a#b47758Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionTanTanBoth described as tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared61
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity30%40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
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, combination, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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.
Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 6N, against bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Medium Tan 18. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shadeMedium Tan 18Closest overall alternative6NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%89#b2765a#a9765eVery close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionTanMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 · 4 of 5 compared51
Longevity30%40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
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 overall100
Skin type100%100Combination, oilyCombination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/oily skin
Overall match 89/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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.
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.