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Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 4C2 Auburn dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder

Medium · 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%).

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish 18

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

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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. #2 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation

    Tan Cool
    Shade match 78
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$36 less (69%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    M2COOL
    Shade match 79
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$27 less (52%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    90

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 85
    $40SephoraSephora$12 less (23%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finishClaims colour stability

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 84
    $54SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    43
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 73
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$12.50 less (24%)

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: for medium rich neutral skin with a subtle golden hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 71
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$12.50 less (24%)

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: for medium deep rich neutral skin with a peach hue

    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 Foundation 4C2 Auburn (Medium · Cool 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

    4C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4C

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $38

Closest concealers

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

    NW30

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW30

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

  2. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    4C1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4C1

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $34

  3. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    9 Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 9 Tan

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $36

  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    390C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 390C

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $24

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

    Light Tan

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

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $12

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

    32 Tan Bronze

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 32 Tan Bronze

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $30

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 18, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 4C2 Auburn. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4C2 AuburnClosest match18Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#e19070#e59678Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth95MediumMedium lightCloseDepth difference: 2.8
Retailer descriptionMedium tanTanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared61
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity7036-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 36-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall60
Skin type60Dry, combination, oilyNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Basma The Foundation Stick for Hydrating, Buildable Coverage and Natural Finish in 18.

Same or better

  • $12 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

3 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 2%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth oil-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy 18

Best price
$40SephoraSephora
$12 less (23%)

Your shade $52 at Ulta Beauty

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.