Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3N2 Wheat dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder
4.3 (20,395)·Medium light · Neutral 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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
60
Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin
$35Ulta Beauty(product price)$17 less (33%)4.5 (732)
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Buildable rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/oily skin
Retailer shade note: medium with golden undertones
The closest shade to Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3N2 Wheat (Medium light · Neutral 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
R.E.M. Beauty Sweetener Foundation in medium 4 n, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 3N2 Wheat. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade3N2 WheatClosest shade matchmedium 4 nHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%87#e7a07b#dda083Very close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable 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 compared40
Longevity30%4036-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall33
Skin type100%33Dry, combination, oilyCombinationBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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.
NYX Professional Makeup Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation in 12 Natural, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 3N2 Wheat. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade3N2 WheatClosest overall alternative12 NaturalHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour60%87#e7a07b#db9c75Very close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable 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%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity30%4036-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Dry, combination, oilyCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for combination/oily skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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.
32 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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