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Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation 5C1 Rich Chestnut dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder

Medium · Cool 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: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW40

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

Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$6 less (12%)

Your shade $52 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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Closest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC45.5

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

Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
88
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$13 less (25%)

Your shade $52 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 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    28 Medium Cool
    Shade match 97
    $38SephoraSephora$14 less (27%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: cool peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    330
    Shade match 88
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36.01 less (69%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    43
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Toffee 330
    Shade match 81
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$40.01 less (77%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Rich Sand
    Shade match 82
    $11.97WalmartWalmart$40.03 less (77%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    265 Medium Neutral
    Shade match 86
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$33.01 less (63%)

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation

    14 True Beige
    Shade match 83
    $9.03WalmartWalmart$42.97 less (83%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$37.41 less (72%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stabilityDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    38N Medium-Tan Neutral
    Shade match 86
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (19%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    WN 76 Toasted Wheat
    Shade match 83
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$13 less (25%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation

    C4.5
    Shade match 87
    $46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$6 less (12%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneRadiant rather than matte finishDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: tanned neutral beige with peach undertone for medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Clinique

    Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation

    Light Medium 3
    Shade match 83
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a blurring effectBoth claim colour stability

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    270 Medium Warm
    Shade match 77
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$33.01 less (63%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    55
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    490 Golden Amber
    Shade match 78
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$33.01 less (63%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Clinique

    Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder Foundation

    Stay Honey Wheat
    Shade match 79
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$11 less (21%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneLight rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Light rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 89
    $63Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $11 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame full coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Luminous rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    46
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Luminous · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Luminous rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. Shade match 89
    $63Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame full coverageClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Luminous rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    46
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Luminous · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Luminous rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Tan Peach
    Shade match 77
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36 less (69%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Maraca SF9
    Shade match 83
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    28

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Natural Fluid Foundation

    NN 6
    Shade match 87
    $51.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$0.50 less (1%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishLight rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    47
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: Neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    610 Cebu
    Shade match 88
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$28 less (54%)

    Matches: Very close colour

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #23 · CoverGirl

    Olay Simply Ageless 3-in-1 Liquid Foundation

    235 Medium Light
    Shade match 80
    $14.99TargetTarget$37.01 less (71%)

    Natural · Medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  22. #24 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    W5.5 Warm Medium
    Shade match 79
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$38.01 less (73%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. #25 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    26 Medium Warm
    Shade match 71
    $30TargetTarget$22 less (42%)

    Matches: Claims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  24. #26 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Nude Glow Lightweight Foundation + Glow Serum

    Neutral Rich
    Shade match 82
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    28

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/normal skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: tan to deep complexion with neutral peach undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. #27 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 69
    $30TargetTarget$22 less (42%)

    Matches: Claims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  26. #28 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW45
    Shade match 40
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Described as medium, yours as deep

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

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as medium, yours as deep

    Retailer shade note: medium mahogany with rosy undertones for medium to dark skin

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as medium, yours as deep

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  27. Shade match 54
    $14.59TargetTarget$37.41 less (72%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    54
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  28. #30 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    44H Tan Honey
    Shade match 40
    $42SephoraSephora$10 less (19%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Described as tan, yours as deepSlightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    40
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Described as tan, yours as deep · Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with warm, peach undertones

    Low confidence· Digital matchRetailer descriptions disagree: described as tan, yours as deep

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation 5C1 Rich Chestnut (Medium · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

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

    5N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 5N

    • Nearest in this range
    • Tan · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $38

Closest concealers

  1. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Deep Caramel

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Deep Caramel

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $8

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

    32 Tan Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 32 Tan Bronze

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $30

  3. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    380

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 380

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $30

  4. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

  5. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    410 Almond

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 410 Almond

    • Very close colour
    • Medium

    $15.99

  6. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    530 Suede C

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 530 Suede C

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $32

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 Serum Powered Foundation in NW40, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 5C1 Rich Chestnut. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5C1 Rich ChestnutClosest shade matchNW40Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#d6976b#d4956cLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared50
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full 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 overall79
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
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 stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Combination, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade 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

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To MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW40.

Same or better

  • $6 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 1%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC45.5, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 5C1 Rich Chestnut. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5C1 Rich ChestnutClosest overall alternativeNC45.5Score
Shade match55% of overall88
Colour95#d6976b#d59b6fVery close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full 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 · 4 of 5 compared100
Longevity10012-hour wear12-hour wearSameBoth claim 12-hour wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Combination, normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 90/100Shade 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC45.5.

Same or better

  • $13 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 22%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, no siliconePowder-based, moderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth powder-based; silicone none vs moderate

Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW40

Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$6 less (12%)

Your shade $52 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC45.5

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$13 less (25%)

Your shade $52 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

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.