Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation 8N1 Espresso dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder
4.1 (305)·Deep tan · 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%).
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.
$35Ulta Beauty(product price)$17 less (33%)4.5 (732)
Matches: Very close colour· Same cool undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/oily skin
Retailer shade note: deep with cool red undertones
$11.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$40.01 less (77%)4.4 (182,841)
Matches: Same matte finish· Both claim 12-hour wear· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
74
Skin suitability
67
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool 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
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)· Same full coverage
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
64
Wear & performance
74
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: deep with cool-neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
43
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin
Retailer shade note: very deep with neutral subtle brown undertones
Matches: Same cool undertone· Same matte finish· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
43
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin
Retailer shade note: extra deep with cool rich-red undertones
Matches: Same cool undertone· Same matte finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
84
Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: intense deep shade, red undertone
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/oily skin
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product
Differences: Neutral rather than cool 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
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Claims transfer resistance
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
43
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% 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 normal skin
Retailer shade note: extra deep with warm golden undertones
Matches: Same cool undertone· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim 16-hour wear
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: 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 oily skin
Retailer shade note: deep with cool rose undertones
Matches: Same cool undertone· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
50
Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 5% 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
Retailer shade note: deep cool skin with a red hue
Matches: Same matte finish· Claims transfer resistance· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
74
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
43
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin
Retailer shade note: extra deep with neutral brown undertones
The closest shade to Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation 8N1 Espresso (Deep tan · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation in 34C Legendary, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 8N1 Espresso. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade8N1 EspressoClosest shade match34C LegendaryHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%92#a66954#a26d59Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared49
Longevity30%3512-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Combination, normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/normal/oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade 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.
Tarte Amazonian Clay 16-Hour Full Coverage Foundation in 57N Rich Neutral, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation in 8N1 Espresso. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade8N1 EspressoClosest overall alternative57N Rich NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%92#a66954#a56e58Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared81
Longevity30%8012-hour wear16-hour wearClose16-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100%100Combination, normal, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/normal/oily skin
Overall match 92/100Shade 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.
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.