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Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation 6W1 Sandalwood dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder

Light medium · Warm · golden 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: L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 257 Warm

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

Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$32.01 less (62%)

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

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

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

Overall match
96out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
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 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    C5
    Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

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

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: deep neutral peach with golden undertone for medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC44
    Shade match 95
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: tanned caramel with golden undertone for medium to dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation In A Powder

    250 Radiant Sand
    Shade match 95
    $14.99TargetTarget$37.01 less (71%)

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

    Differences: Does not claim colour stabilityContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    312
    Shade match 97
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36.01 less (69%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stabilityContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    43
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC46
    Shade match 84
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

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

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Retailer shade note: deep bronzed with neutral undertone for dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Golden 312
    Shade match 93
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$40.01 less (77%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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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  7. #9 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    332
    Shade match 95
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36.01 less (69%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stabilityContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    43
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Milani

    Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation

    Deep Beige
    Shade match 95
    $12.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$39.01 less (75%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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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  9. #11 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Sun Beige 310
    Shade match 90
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$40.01 less (77%)

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

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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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  10. #12 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    25 Medium Neutral
    Shade match 93
    $38SephoraSephora$14 less (27%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    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: neutral peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW40
    Shade match 74
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

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

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    23 Medium Neutral
    Shade match 90
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14 less (27%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

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

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: neutral beige

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. Shade match 95
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishLight rather than full coverageNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    49
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than full coverage · Not marketed for normal skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    WN 56 Cashew
    Shade match 93
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (25%)

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

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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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  15. #17 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    21 Light Medium Warm
    Shade match 89
    $38SephoraSephora$14 less (27%)

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

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: warm olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    WN 48 Oat
    Shade match 90
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13 less (25%)

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

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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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  17. #19 · L'Oréal Paris

    Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation

    Golden Honey
    Shade match 96
    $14.97WalmartWalmart$37.03 less (71%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/normal/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · Clinique

    Daily Calm Makeup Balm Foundation

    Light
    Shade match 90
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Claims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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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  19. Shade match 93
    $12.98WalmartWalmart$39.02 less (75%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Claims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination/normal/oily skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    640 Malta
    Shade match 94
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$28 less (54%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · 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. Shade match 73
    $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
    73
    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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  22. Shade match 93
    $81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $29 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    53
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. Shade match 92
    $81Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $29 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    53
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. Shade match 90
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$34.01 less (65%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same full coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. #27 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    24 Light Medium Neutral
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$22 less (42%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm 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 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    26 Medium Warm
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$22 less (42%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly deeperNatural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · 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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  27. Shade match 69
    $14.59TargetTarget$37.41 less (72%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · 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 · 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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  29. #31 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation

    Warm Honey
    Shade match 96
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$40.01 less (77%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishLight rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    25
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    30

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant 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 · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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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 6W1 Sandalwood (Light medium · Warm · golden 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

    5W

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

    • Nearest in this range
    • Tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $38

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  1. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    030 Honey

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 030 Honey

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $10.99

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

    Deep Chestnut

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    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

  3. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Tan

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium

    $12

  4. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    385 Amber

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 385 Amber

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light

    $15.99

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

    23.5 Medium Amber

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 23.5 Medium Amber

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $30

  6. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 3

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 3

    • Slight colour difference
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

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

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 257 Warm, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 6W1 Sandalwood. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade6W1 SandalwoodClosest shade match257 WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#e8a570#e4a674Looks identicalColour difference 1.1 (0 is identical)
Depth100Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionVery deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarmClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall48
Longevity3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
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 83/100Shade 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 L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 257 Warm.

Same or better

  • $32.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 3%. 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, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 6W1 Sandalwood. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade6W1 SandalwoodClosest overall alternativeNC45Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#e8a570#e3a16dLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth96Light mediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionVery deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · goldenSamefrom 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 96/100Shade 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC45.

Same or better

  • $13 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • 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

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

L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation 257 Warm

Match price
$19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$32.01 less (62%)

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

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC45

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

Your shade $52 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.