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Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3W1.5 Fawn dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder

Light medium · Olive · warm olive 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%).

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Closest shade match: Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 36S Medium-Tan Sand

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

Your shade
Estée Lauder
3W1.5 FawnChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Olive · warm olive
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
Tarte
36S Medium-Tan Sand
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
87out of 100
Colour
87
Depth
98
Undertone
80
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$10 less (19%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora

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Closest overall alternative: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation C5

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

Your shade
Estée Lauder
3W1.5 FawnChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Olive · warm olive
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
C5
Depth and undertone: Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
60
Skin (Skin suitability)
30
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$13 less (25%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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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 Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC27
    Shade match 86
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    30

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with soft peachy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    C4.5
    Shade match 83
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than olive undertoneFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    30

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than olive undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 3W1.5 Fawn (Light medium · Olive · warm olive 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

    3W

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 3W

    • Slight colour difference
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $38

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Closest concealers

  1. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC27

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC27

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

    $30

    SephoraView at Sephora
  2. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    040 Caramel

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 040 Caramel

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light

    $10.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  3. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 6.8 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 6.8 W

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $32

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. 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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  5. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Graham Cracker 4.1 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Graham Cracker 4.1 Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

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  6. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    7.5 Medium

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 7.5 Medium

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral undertone

    $36

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 36S Medium-Tan Sand, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 3W1.5 Fawn. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3W1.5 FawnClosest shade match36S Medium-Tan SandScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour87#e9a378#e4a97fVery close colourColour difference 2.7 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLight mediumSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone80Olive · warm oliveWarm · goldenSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared58
Longevity2036-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 36-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Dry, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 36S Medium-Tan Sand.

Same or better

  • $10 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Warm rather than olive undertone
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 15%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in C5, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 3W1.5 Fawn. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3W1.5 FawnClosest overall alternativeC5Score
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour92#e9a378#e29c70Very close colourColour difference 2.0 (0 is identical)
Depth93Light mediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 3.6
Retailer descriptionMediumMedium tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone70Olive · warm oliveNeutral · neutral goldenSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall60
Longevity3536-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 36-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall30
Skin type30Dry, combination, oilyNormal, oilyBoth marketed for oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 87/100Medium 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 Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in C5.

Same or better

  • $13 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Neutral rather than olive undertone
  • Not marketed for dry/combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

17 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 32%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 36S Medium-Tan Sand

Best price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$10 less (19%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation C5

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

Your shade $52 at Sephora

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.