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ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 Golden Tan 20 dupes and alternatives bareMinerals

Medium · Cool · rosy 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%).

Closest shade match: Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick 9.5 Light Beige

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

Shade match
89out of 100
Colour
84
Depth
92
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $9.50 more

Your shade $39.50 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Tan Neutral

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

Overall match
82out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
81
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
66
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$23.50 less (59%)

Your shade $39.50 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 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation

    Tan Cool
    Shade match 74
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$23.50 less (59%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly deeperMedium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · R.E.M. Beauty

    Sweetener Foundation

    medium 4 n
    Shade match 71
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4.50 less (11%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame buildable coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    20

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 81
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $10.50 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effectClaims 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

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

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Medium with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · R.E.M. Beauty

    Sweetener Foundation

    medium 9 n
    Shade match 70
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4.50 less (11%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame buildable coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    70
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    20

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    190
    Shade match 77
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$32.51 less (82%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterMedium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    400 Medium Deep
    Shade match 77
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $12.50 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effectClaims long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    21C Dynamic
    Shade match 77
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $7.50 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effectClaims 24-hour wear

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 84
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $12.50 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effectClaims 18-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly lighterRadiant rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium rosy

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    250 Light Medium
    Shade match 75
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $12.50 more

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectClaims long-wearingBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · CoverGirl

    Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

    235 Medium Light
    Shade match 80
    $14.99TargetTarget$24.51 less (62%)

    Natural · Medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Colour not compared · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · 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 · Not marketed for sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Low 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 Tan 20 (Medium · Cool · rosy 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

    Medium Tan 3.5C

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Medium Tan 3.5C

    • Nearest in this range
    • Medium light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $31

Closest concealers

  1. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Chestnut

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Chestnut

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $36

  2. CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer

    Classic Beige

    CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer, shade Classic Beige

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $12.99

  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    390C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 390C

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $24

  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Suede 6.6

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Suede 6.6

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral undertone

    $39

  5. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    4C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4C

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $38

  6. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    32.0 Tan Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 32.0 Tan Bronze

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $30

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

Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 9.5 Light Beige, against bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Golden Tan 20. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeGolden Tan 20Closest shade match9.5 Light BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour84#d39685#d5a08dClose colourColour difference 3.2 (0 is identical)
Depth92MediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 4.0
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Cool · rosyCoolClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80BuildableFullCloseFull coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared54
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
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 76/100Shade match 89/100Medium 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 Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 9.5 Light Beige.

Same or better

  • Same cool undertone
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Claims 12-hour wear
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly lighter
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, no siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapPowder-based vs silicone-based; silicone none vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Tan Neutral, against bareMinerals ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15 in Golden Tan 20. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeGolden Tan 20Closest overall alternativeTan NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall81
Colour85#d39685#cc947dClose colourColour difference 3.1 (0 is identical)
Depth97MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65Cool · rosyNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
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
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared66
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 81/100Medium 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 Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Tan Neutral.

Same or better

  • $23.50 less
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

1 shared ingredient; weighted similarity 8%. 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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick 9.5 Light Beige

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $9.50 more

Your shade $39.50 at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation Tan Neutral

Best price
$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$23.50 less (59%)

Your shade $39.50 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.