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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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 35 Medium Cool

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Your shade
Estée Lauder
4C2 AuburnChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
The match
e.l.f. Cosmetics
35 Medium Cool
Depth and undertone: Medium · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
81out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
87
Finish (Finish & visual result)
76
Wear (Wear & performance)
61
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Shade match
87out of 100
Colour
79
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$44 less (85%)

Your shade $52 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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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 · Clinique

    Superbalanced Makeup Foundation

    90 Sand
    Shade match 86
    $43Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$9 less (17%)

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Clinique

    Superbalanced Makeup Foundation

    72 Sunny
    Shade match 80
    $43Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$9 less (17%)

    Matches: Similar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    33 Medium Deep Cool
    Shade match 80
    $38SephoraSephora$14 less (27%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly deeperNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    56

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: cool rose

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · 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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  6. #7 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation

    4C0 Chestnut
    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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  7. #8 · ILIA

    True Skin Serum Foundation

    Milos SF8
    Shade match 83
    $56SephoraSephoraCosts $4 more

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

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    28

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    360 Medium
    Shade match 81
    $52SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    28

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: with rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C5 Cool Medium
    Shade match 83
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$38.01 less (73%)

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

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    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

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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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    SephoraView at Sephora
  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    390C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 390C

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $24

    SephoraView at Sephora
  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

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  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

    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 match works

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 35 Medium Cool, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 4C2 Auburn. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4C2 AuburnClosest match35 Medium CoolScore
Shade match55% of overall87
Colour79#e19070#de956cClose colourColour difference 3.8 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared76
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 overall · 4 of 5 compared61
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
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 overall90
Skin type90Dry, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for dry/​combination/​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 e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 35 Medium Cool.

Same or better

  • $44 less
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy 35 Medium Cool

Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$44 less (85%)

Your shade $52 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView 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.