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.
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
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
Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 4C0 Chestnut, 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 match4C0 ChestnutHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour60%74#e19070#d49776Close colourColour difference 4.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Overall match 74/100Shade match 84/100High 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.
Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 33 Medium Deep 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 alternative33 Medium Deep CoolHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall80
Colour60%69#e19070#db8758Slight colour differenceColour difference 5.1 (0 is identical)
Depth15%90MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 4.5
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 75/100Shade match 80/100High 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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