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Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 4C3 Softan dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder

Medium light · Cool · rosy 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 shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

Ranked by the shade match: colour, depth and undertone only. Each row leads with its shade match; the overall match is beneath it.

  1. Overall 80
    $40SephoraSephora$12 less (23%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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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  2. #3 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    38N Medium-Tan Neutral
    Overall 80
    $42SephoraSephora$10 less (19%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    44N Tan Neutral
    Overall 79
    $42SephoraSephora$10 less (19%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skinContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW25
    Overall 76
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    43
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: rosy beige with rosy undertone for light to medium skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation

    3R50 Cool Cinnamon
    Overall 77
    $45SephoraSephora$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: tan skin tones with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Neut Medium
    Overall 75
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Medium Cool
    Overall 75
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterFull rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    67

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation

    2N26 Sand
    Overall 75
    $45SephoraSephora$7 less (13%)

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium skin tones with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. Overall 77
    $14.59TargetTarget$37.41 less (72%)

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectAdds SPF 15

    Differences: Slightly deeperFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  10. Overall 75
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$44 less (85%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very 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

    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 4C3 Softan (Medium light · Cool · rosy 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

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $38

Closest concealers

  1. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    9 Tan

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Cool undertone

    $36

  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. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW25

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW25

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool · rosy undertone

    $30

  4. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Apricot 5.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Apricot 5.5

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

  5. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Chestnut

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Chestnut

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $36

  6. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    350C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 350C

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Cool · pink undertone

    $24

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 4C3 Softan. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4C3 SoftanClosest match18Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour96#e1987a#e59678Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionMedium tanTanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · rosyCoolClosefrom 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 81/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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
  • Near-identical swatch 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 Sephora

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.