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Very fair · Neutral · neutral pink 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: R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation fair 6 cn

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

Your shade
Essence
10Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
R.E.M. Beauty
fair 6 cn
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $28.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation Alabaster

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

Your shade
Essence
10Change shade
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Milani
Alabaster
Depth and undertone: Very fair · Neutral · neutral pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Best price
$11.97WalmartWalmart
Costs $4.98 more

Your shade $6.99 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 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    1C Meringue
    Shade match 91
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $47.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    1N Marzipan
    Shade match 90
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $47.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 85
    $15.13WalmartWalmartCosts $8.14 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishAdds SPF 28

    Differences: Slightly deeperFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Full rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 93
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $38.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for very fair neutral skin with a peach hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 88
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $32.51 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

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

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: for very fair cool skin with a pink hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    09P
    Shade match 95
    $24SephoraSephoraCosts $17.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very light with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C0.5 Cool Light
    Shade match 92
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $7 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    2 Cool
    Shade match 88
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $45.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    P 02
    Shade match 84
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $39.91 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 95
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $34.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: fair cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    4.5N
    Shade match 92
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $41.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Natasha Denona

    HY-GLAM Powder Foundation

    RN1
    Shade match 95
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $48.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    20

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair rosy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    5C Confident
    Shade match 95
    $47SephoraSephoraCosts $40.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Naked Sundays

    BeautyScreen Peptide Foundation Tint SPF 50

    Shade 1.5
    Shade match 88
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $31.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Claims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperLight-medium rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Light-medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Light-medium rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: fair cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 89
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $48.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: L1 - Very light with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation

    100 True Alabaster
    Shade match 91
    $14.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $8 more

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

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Clinique

    Superbalanced Makeup Foundation

    20 Fair
    Shade match 91
    $43Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $36.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation

    1C1 Cool Vanille
    Shade match 90
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $47.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · R.E.M. Beauty

    Sweetener Foundation

    fair 8 n
    Shade match 88
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $28.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair to light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. Shade match 91
    $21.49Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $14.50 more

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

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    50
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #23 · R.E.M. Beauty

    Sweetener Foundation

    fair 4 c
    Shade match 87
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $28.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: fair with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. Shade match 89
    $36SephoraSephoraCosts $29.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (cool vs neutral)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light - cool

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Essence Foundation Stick 10 (Very fair · Neutral · neutral pink undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    140C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 140C

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $24

  2. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Marshmallow

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Marshmallow

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

  3. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    CN 02 Breeze

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade CN 02 Breeze

    • Close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $22

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    8B porcelain beige

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 8B porcelain beige

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $32

  5. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Stone 1.3

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Stone 1.3

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool · pink undertone

    $39

  6. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Affogato

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Affogato

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Cool undertone

    $36

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

R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in fair 6 cn, against Essence Foundation Stick in 10. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade10Closest shade matchfair 6 cnScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#fcd9c8#fcd7c3Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionFairFairBoth described as fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Neutral · neutral pinkNeutral · neutral pinkSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 · 1 of 5 compared40
Longevitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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 overall20
Skin type20Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombinationBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in fair 6 cn.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines

Different

  • Not marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
Basemoderate siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs silicone-based; silicone moderate vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation in Alabaster, against Essence Foundation Stick in 10. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade10Closest overall alternativeAlabasterScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#fcd9c8#f8d4c6Very close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth96Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 2.3
Retailer descriptionFairNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Neutral · neutral pinkNeutral · neutral pinkSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 5 compared40
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
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 overall50
Skin type50Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 84/100Shade 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 Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation in Alabaster.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims long-wearing

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
Basemoderate siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapUnknown-based vs water-based; silicone moderate vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation fair 6 cn

Match price
$35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $28.01 more

Your shade $6.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

Milani Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation Alabaster

Best price
$11.97WalmartWalmart
Costs $4.98 more

Your shade $6.99 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.