Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 4C2 Auburn dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder
4.3 (20,395)·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%).
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: Same cool undertone· Claims a skin-like finish· Claims colour stability
Differences: Slightly lighter· Natural rather than matte finish· Full 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
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
84
Close colour · Natural · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance
Matches: Same cool undertone· Same medium coverage· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly deeper· Natural rather than matte finish· Does 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
Matches: Same cool undertone· Same matte finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly deeper· Full rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
80
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
67
Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin
$39.50Ulta Beauty(product price)$12.50 less (24%)4.6 (919)
Matches: Same matte finish· Claims a blurring effect· Claims not settling into lines
Differences: Slightly deeper· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Buildable 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
Matches: Same matte finish· Claims a blurring effect· Adds SPF 40
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Full rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
77
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
67
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone· Full rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
70
Finish & visual result
91
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a warm red undertone
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.
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
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 shade match18How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%93#e19070#e59678Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared61
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity30%7036-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 36-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Dry, 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.
L'Oréal Paris Infallible Cushion Foundation in 300 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 overall alternative300 CoolHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%84#e19070#d8916cClose colourColour difference 3.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 84/100Shade match 90/100High 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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