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TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 Sweet Espresso dupes and alternatives BLK/OPL

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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: Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 4R76 - Cool Ebony

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

Your shade
BLK/OPL
Sweet EspressoChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Make Up For Ever
4R76 - Cool Ebony
Depth and undertone: Deep · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Medium coverage
Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $34.50 more

Your shade $14.50 at Ulta Beauty

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Closest overall alternative: Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 35

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

Your shade
BLK/OPL
Sweet EspressoChange shade
Depth and undertone: Deep
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Urban Decay
35
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
85
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $25.50 more

Your shade $14.50 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

  1. #3 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Loose Talc-Free Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

    Deepest Deep 30
    Overall 78
    $39.50SephoraSephoraCosts $25 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep cool skin with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Flores SF13.5
    Overall 78
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $41.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: extra deep with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Bimini SF14
    Overall 78
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $41.50 more

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: extra deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    420 Deep Neutral
    Overall 79
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $4.49 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · ILIA

    Skin Rewind Blurring Foundation and Concealer Complexion Stick

    38C Jarrah
    Overall 78
    $50SephoraSephoraCosts $35.50 more

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

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for dry/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: Extra deep with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    16
    Overall 80
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $45.50 more

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

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 Sweet Espresso (Deep) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    60N mahogany

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 60N mahogany

    • Looks identical
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    15

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 15

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $42

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

    15.5 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 15.5 Deep

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

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    7N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 7N

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  5. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    9 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 9 Neutral

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $42

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    Dark Coffee

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade Dark Coffee

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $10.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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 HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 4R76 - Cool Ebony, against BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 in Sweet Espresso. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeSweet EspressoClosest shade match4R76 - Cool EbonyScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour97#774836#774a3aLooks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionDeepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone70UnknownCool · rosySome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared54
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (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 · 1 of 5 compared100
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 4R76 - Cool Ebony.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapOil-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 35, against BLK/OPL TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15 in Sweet Espresso. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeSweet EspressoClosest overall alternative35Score
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour88#774836#754b35Very close colourColour difference 2.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone70UnknownNeutral · neutral goldenSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (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 · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 85/100Medium 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 Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation in 35.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
  • Contains alcohol denat.
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapOil-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 4R76 - Cool Ebony

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
Costs $34.50 more

Your shade $14.50 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Urban Decay Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation 35

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
Costs $25.50 more

Your shade $14.50 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.