Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 4N1 Shell Beige dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder
4.3 (20,395)·Medium · Neutral 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.
$6.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$45.01 less (87%)3.8 (142)
Matches: Same matte finish· Same medium coverage
Differences: Slightly lighter· Slightly cooler undertone· No long-wear claim
Score details
Shade match
75
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Same neutral undertone· Claims a skin-like finish· Claims colour stability
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Full rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
61
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
60
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 neutral undertones
The closest shade to Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 4N1 Shell Beige (Medium · Neutral 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
Revolution Beauty Skin Silk Glow Tint Sheer Foundation Stick in Medium Tan Neutral, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 4N1 Shell Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade4N1 Shell BeigeClosest shade matchMedium Tan NeutralHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%89#d8947a#ce9175Very close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%96MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.7
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 72/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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.
Lancôme Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick in 45 Sable Beige N, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 4N1 Shell Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 compared64
Longevity30%3536-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 36-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 78/100Shade match 88/100Medium 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.
32 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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