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Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 5N2 Amber Honey dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder

Tan · 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: MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC46

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

Closest overall alternative: Maybelline Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation 355

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

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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 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation

    355 Soft Matte
    Shade match 89
    $18WalmartWalmart$34 less (65%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly lighterFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Full rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Powder Foundation

    Burkina - Tan 3
    Shade match 88
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$32 less (62%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 88
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$12.50 less (24%)

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

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for deep cool skin with a red hue

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Spicy Brown 338
    Shade match 88
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$40.01 less (77%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    45
    Skin suitability
    30

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Cappuccino 340
    Shade match 87
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$40.01 less (77%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for dry/combination skinContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    45
    Skin suitability
    30

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Cushion Foundation

    365 Neutral
    Shade match 84
    $19.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$32.01 less (62%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

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

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Youngblood

    Loose Mineral Foundation

    Sable
    Shade match 87
    $50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    0

    Close colour · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: dark shade, neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation

    21 Neutral Tan
    Shade match 85
    $14.99TargetTarget$37.01 less (71%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: Buildable 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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  9. #11 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Tan Rich
    Shade match 91
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very 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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  10. #12 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    38 Medium Deep Neutral
    Shade match 87
    $38SephoraSephora$14 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    56

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: neutral peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    D 34
    Shade match 77
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5.10 less (10%)

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    37 Warm Deep Cool
    Shade match 86
    $38SephoraSephora$14 less (27%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Skin Ink 2-in-1 Foundation Concealer

    325 Tan Warm
    Shade match 78
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$33.01 less (63%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    86
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Velvet Veil Minerals Powder Foundation

    Tan Deep Cool
    Shade match 74
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$36 less (69%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly cooler undertoneNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    C8
    Shade match 80
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim transfer resistanceClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    30

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep olive with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation

    7C1 Rich Mahogany
    Shade match 81
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims not settling into linesClaims colour stability

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    43
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: extra deep with cool red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. Shade match 86
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneAdds SPF 50

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: cool to neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · SUBTL. Beauty

    Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single

    Deep 2N
    Shade match 88
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$28 less (54%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: Deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Rich Honey
    Shade match 84
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% 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 · Not marketed for dry skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M13
    Shade match 76
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2 more

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very dark w/ gold/brown undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #23 · Natasha Denona

    HY-GLAM Powder Foundation

    R6-7
    Shade match 83
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: dark rosy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #24 · R.E.M. Beauty

    Sweetener Foundation

    tan 9 w
    Shade match 82
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$17 less (33%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: tan to deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. #25 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Warm Coconut 356
    Shade match 75
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$40.01 less (77%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    45
    Skin suitability
    30

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/combination skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #26 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Rich Cool
    Shade match 81
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Same matte finishClaims a blurring effectAdds SPF 40

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

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

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler 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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  25. Shade match 89
    $21.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$30.51 less (59%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishLight rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. Shade match 85
    $58Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    72
    Wear & performance
    31
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural matte rather than matte finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: dark with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  27. #29 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW48
    Shade match 78
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    43
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep auburn with red undertones for dark skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  28. #30 · L'Oréal Paris

    Age Perfect Radiant Serum Foundation

    Toffee
    Shade match 82
    $14.97WalmartWalmart$37.03 less (71%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageClaims not settling into lines

    Differences: Slightly lighterNatural rather than matte finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    0

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Natural rather than matte finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  29. #31 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Dewy + Smooth Foundation

    355 Coconut
    Shade match 93
    $8.98WalmartWalmart$43.02 less (83%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishLight rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    30

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for combination/oily skin

    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 5N2 Amber Honey (Tan · 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

    5C

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 5C

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $38

Closest concealers

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

    Caramel

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

    • Close colour
    • Medium tan · Neutral undertone

    $12

  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    6.5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 6.5 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

  3. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 8.5 C

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 8.5 C

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $32

  4. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    13 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 13 Deep

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $36

  5. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    050 Café

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 050 Café

    • Close colour
    • Tan

    $10.99

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

    NC47

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC47

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $30

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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC46, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 5N2 Amber Honey. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5N2 Amber HoneyClosest shade matchNC46Score
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour90#c67046#be7349Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth99TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom 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 94/100Medium 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 MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC46.

Same or better

  • $13 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral 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 shade 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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Maybelline Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation in 355, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 5N2 Amber Honey. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade5N2 Amber HoneyClosest overall alternative355Score
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour85#c67046#cb7a50Close colourColour difference 3.0 (0 is identical)
Depth91TanMedium tanCloseDepth difference: 4.3
Retailer descriptionDeepNot 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 87/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 355.

Same or better

  • $40.02 less
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Runs slightly lighter

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

MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC46

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

Your shade $52 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Maybelline Super Stay Up to 24HR Hybrid Powder-Foundation 355

Best price
$11.98WalmartWalmart
$40.02 less (77%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora

WalmartView at Walmart

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.