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Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 4N2 Spiced Sand dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder

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%).

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Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Maybelline Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation 340

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Match price
$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$36.01 less (69%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $11.98 at Walmart

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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.

  1. #2 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC37
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    30

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    C4.5
    Shade match 90
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    30

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    C5
    Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    30

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC40
    Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    30

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with golden peach undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC35
    Shade match 85
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    30

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with peachy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC42
    Shade match 85
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    30

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation

    3R50 Cool Cinnamon
    Shade match 89
    $45SephoraSephora$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · 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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  8. Shade match 94
    $40SephoraSephora$12 less (23%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    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 neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    38N Medium-Tan Neutral
    Shade match 83
    $42SephoraSephora$10 less (19%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · 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

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    45H Tan Honey
    Shade match 82
    $42SephoraSephora$10 less (19%)

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with warm, peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    44H Tan Honey
    Shade match 82
    $42SephoraSephora$10 less (19%)

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with warm, peach undertones

    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 4N2 Spiced Sand (Medium · Neutral 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

    4N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4N

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $38

Closest concealers

  1. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Light Tan

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Light Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $12

  2. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

  3. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    4C1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 4C1

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Cool undertone

    $34

  4. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NW40

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NW40

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $30

  5. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.8 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.8 N

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $32

  6. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    130

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 130

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $12.99

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest match works

Maybelline Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation in 340, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 4N2 Spiced Sand. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4N2 Spiced SandClosest match340Score
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour93#df9367#da8d62Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth95MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 2.9
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared70
Longevity3536-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 36-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Dry, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 90/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Maybelline Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation in 340.

Same or better

  • $36.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseOil-based, high siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs powder-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy 340

Match price
$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$36.01 less (69%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $11.98 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.