Beautler.Your beauty butler

ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Tan 21 dupes and alternatives bareMinerals

Medium tan · Warm · golden 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%).

Filters, 1 applied

Coverage

Finish

Formulation

Skin type

Preferences

Fragrance-free7No drying alcohol8Vegan1Cruelty-free2Oil-free0With SPF1Mineral3

Avoid an ingredient

Sort

8 of 31

Only showing matches without dimethicone.

  • 2 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick MEDIUM DEEP 1

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

Your shade
bareMinerals
Neutral Tan 21Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
MEDIUM DEEP 1
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$1.50 less (4%)

Your shade $39.50 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation 420 Bisque (N)

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

Your shade
bareMinerals
Neutral Tan 21Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Lancôme
420 Bisque (N)
Depth and undertone: Medium tan
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
72
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $13.50 more

Your shade $39.50 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

More matches

Show
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 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Pore Perfecting Crème Powder Foundation

    Rich Caramel
    Shade match 90
    $14.95Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$24.55 less (62%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Warm Tan 22
    Shade match 86
    $39.50SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    38

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: tan-dark neutral skin with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    47S Tan-Deep Sand
    Shade match 92
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Claims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · 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 · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint

    220 Warm
    Shade match 96
    $16.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$22.51 less (57%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishLight rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    42
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · 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 · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    32 Tan Neutral
    Shade match 87
    $21$30Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$18.50 less (47%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. #8 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    CÁDIZ
    Shade match 78
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $15.50 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · 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 · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: MD3 - Medium-deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Tan 21 (Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

  1. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Tan 4N

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Tan 4N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest concealers

  1. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    8.75

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 8.75

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    18W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 18W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    34.5 Rich Golden

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 34.5 Rich Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Valley 8.25

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Valley 8.25

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 3

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 3

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    410N

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 410N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora

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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in MEDIUM DEEP 1, against bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Tan 21. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNeutral Tan 21Closest shade matchMEDIUM DEEP 1Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#c5885c#c48b60Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth98Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionTanMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared43
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared54
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall0
Skin type0Combination, oilyNormal, dryMarketed for different skin types
Overall match 72/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick in MEDIUM DEEP 1.

Same or better

  • $1.50 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Light rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination/oily skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Baseno siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapBoth unknown-based; silicone none vs moderate
View full match

Why the closest overall alternative works

Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation in 420 Bisque (N), against bareMinerals ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Tan 21. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNeutral Tan 21Closest overall alternative420 Bisque (N)Score
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour93#c5885c#cc8b5aVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth96Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionTanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70Warm · goldenUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared72
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Combination, oilyNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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 Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation in 420 Bisque (N).

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Baseno siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (linalool)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs powder-based; silicone none vs none
View full match

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Skin Tint Stick MEDIUM DEEP 1

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$1.50 less (4%)

Your shade $39.50 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation 420 Bisque (N)

Best price
$53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $13.50 more

Your shade $39.50 at Ulta Beauty

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.