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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same medium coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
28
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Slightly lighter· Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish
Score details
Shade match
79
Finish & visual result
68
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
90
Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance
Matches: Very close colour· Same medium coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
28
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol
$15.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$36.01 less (69%)4.5 (1,466)
Matches: Very close colour· Claims not settling into lines
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish· Buildable rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
53
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones
The closest shade to Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 2W1 Dawn (Medium light · Warm · peach 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
Maybelline Lifter Plump & Glow Foundation Hyaluronic Acid in 220, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 2W1 Dawn. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade2W1 DawnClosest shade match220How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%90#dd9f7e#dda37dVery close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Overall match 76/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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.
Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation in 2Y20 Warm Nude, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 2W1 Dawn. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade2W1 DawnClosest overall alternative2Y20 Warm NudeHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%87#dd9f7e#dda785Very close colourColour difference 2.7 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (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%3536-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 36-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Dry, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 91/100High 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.
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