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
$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
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
Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 38N Medium-Tan Neutral, 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 match38N Medium-Tan NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour60%75#e19070#d69672Close colourColour difference 4.3 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared58
Longevity30%2036-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 36-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Dry, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/oily skin
Overall match 79/100Shade match 85/100High 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.
Ulta Beauty Collection Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation in Tan 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 alternativeTan CoolHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall78
Colour60%68#e19070#c9856bSlight colour differenceColour difference 5.2 (0 is identical)
Overall match 80/100Shade match 78/100Medium 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.
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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