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ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 Golden Dark 25 dupes and alternatives bareMinerals

Deep 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%).

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Closest shade match: Dior Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick 6 N Neutral

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

Your shade
bareMinerals
Golden Dark 25Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
Dior
6 N Neutral
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
92
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $18.50 more

Your shade $39.50 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation 10N

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

Your shade
bareMinerals
Golden Dark 25Change shade
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
Kylie Cosmetics
10N
Depth and undertone: Deep tan · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
66
Skin (Skin suitability)
80
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$1.50 less (4%)

Your shade $39.50 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Matte Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Golden Dark 25
    Shade match 88
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/normal/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: dark skin w/ neutral to golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    LA SERENA
    Shade match 88
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $15.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: D2.5 - Deep with cool undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation

    Tan Deep
    Shade match 93
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$21.51 less (54%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishLight rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: 8 tan deep

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    53S Deep Sand
    Shade match 88
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2.50 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame buildable coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Sephora Collection

    Microsmooth Multi-Tasking Baked Face Powder Foundation

    65 Toffee
    Shade match 87
    $22SephoraSephora$17.50 less (44%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: deep with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · bareMinerals

    Original Pure Serum Radiant Natural Liquid Foundation Mineral SPF 20

    Deep Cool 5
    Shade match 82
    $22Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$17.50 less (44%)

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: deep cool skin with a red hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Dior

    Forever Hydra Nude Foundation

    6N Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $60Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $20.50 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: dark skin with neutral beige undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    La Serena
    Shade match 82
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $15.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: D2.5 - deep with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 Golden Dark 25 (Deep tan · Neutral 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

    Dark 5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Dark 5W

    • Slight colour difference
    • Deep tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest concealers

  1. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    6.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 6.5 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    14.5 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 14.5 Deep

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

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  3. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 8.2 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 8.2 W

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

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    055 Hazelnut

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 055 Hazelnut

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan

    $10.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N9

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N9

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    49W tan-deep warm

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 49W tan-deep warm

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Warm undertone

    $32

    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

Dior Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick in 6 N Neutral, against bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Golden Dark 25. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeGolden Dark 25Closest shade match6 N NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#ab6344#ae5e3bVery close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth98Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 1.2
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100BuildableBuildableSameSame buildable coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product 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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Dior Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick in 6 N Neutral.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, no siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapPowder-based vs unknown-based; silicone none vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 10N, against bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Golden Dark 25. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeGolden Dark 25Closest overall alternative10NScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour82#ab6344#a2694bClose colourColour difference 3.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100BuildableMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared66
Longevity40Not listed12-hour wearSome 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 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 overall80
Skin type80Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveDry, normal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 89/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 10N.

Same or better

  • $1.50 less
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Not marketed for sensitive skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 18%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, no siliconePowder-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapBoth powder-based; silicone none vs none
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Dior Forever Skin Perfect 24H Multi-Use Foundation Stick 6 N Neutral

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $18.50 more

Your shade $39.50 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation 10N

Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$1.50 less (4%)

Your shade $39.50 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.