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Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 4W1 Honey Bronze dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder

Medium · Warm · golden 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: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC40

The equivalent shade and the most similar foundation overall.

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$13 less (25%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora

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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

    NC35
    Shade match 92
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm 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 peachy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 89
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$12.50 less (24%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

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

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

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · 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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  3. #4 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC42
    Shade match 91
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    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 golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NC37
    Shade match 90
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

    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

    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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  5. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    C5
    Shade match 87
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    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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  6. #7 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

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

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    67

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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

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

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    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 warm 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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  8. Shade match 90
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$3 less (6%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims not settling into linesClaims colour stability

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    43
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$37.41 less (72%)

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectAdds SPF 15

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    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: 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. Shade match 94
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $8 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    53
    Wear & performance
    47
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm golden

    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 4W1 Honey Bronze (Medium · Warm · golden 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

    4W

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

    • Slight colour difference
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $38

Closest concealers

  1. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    11.5 Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 11.5 Tan

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm undertone

    $36

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

    Medium Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium Golden

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

  3. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 08 W

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 08 W

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

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

    NC42

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC42

    • Close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

  5. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    395 Walnut

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 395 Walnut

    • Close colour
    • Medium

    $15.99

  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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC40, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 4W1 Honey Bronze. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4W1 Honey BronzeClosest matchNC40Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#e09369#e09564Very close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
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 overall60
Longevity3536-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 36-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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 overall30
Skin type30Dry, combination, oilyNormal, oilyBoth marketed for oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 94/100High 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.

How scoring works

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To MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC40.

Same or better

  • $13 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Not marketed for dry/combination skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

17 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 32%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy NC40

Best price
$39SephoraSephora
$13 less (25%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora

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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.