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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%).

Closest shade match: Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 38N Medium-Tan Neutral

The equivalent shade: scored on colour, depth and undertone only.

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

The most similar foundation overall: shade match 55%, finish and visual result 25%, wear and performance 15%, skin suitability 5%.

Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
70
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
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. #3 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    4N Palmier
    Shade match 91
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    4C Canelé
    Shade match 87
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    300 Cool
    Shade match 86
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$32.01 less (62%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    10 Cool
    Shade match 84
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    64
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: tan with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 82
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$12.50 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly deeperSlightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: for medium deep warm skin with a golden hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    9 Cool
    Shade match 82
    $52SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    64
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: tan with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    28 Medium Cool
    Shade match 85
    $38SephoraSephora$14 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    56

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: cool peach

    High 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 shade match works

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 38N Medium-Tan Neutral, 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 shade match38N Medium-Tan NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#df9367#d99266Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionMedium tanNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared45
Longevity2036-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 36-hour wear
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 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 82/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 38N Medium-Tan Neutral.

Same or better

  • $10 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative 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 overall alternative340Score
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 overall alternative
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

Closest shade match

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 38N Medium-Tan Neutral

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$10 less (19%)

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

Closest overall alternative

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