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.
$49Ulta Beauty(product price)$3 less (6%)4.3 (600)
Matches: Claims not settling into lines· Claims colour stability· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Light rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
43
Skin suitability
100
Close colour · Natural · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance
$14Ulta Beauty(product price)$38 less (73%)4.1 (33)
Matches: Claims a skin-like finish· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone· Radiant rather than matte finish· Light rather than medium coverage
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
43
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
84
Close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone · Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance
The closest shade to Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 5W1.5 Cinnamon (Medium · Olive · warm olive 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
Rude Perfect Base Foundation Stick in 17W Medium Tan Warm, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 5W1.5 Cinnamon. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade5W1.5 CinnamonClosest shade match17W Medium Tan WarmHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour60%86#dc8858#e08f58Very close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%95MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 3.0
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish35%—not comparableMatteNot listedNot comparedFinish not listed for one product
Coverage30%80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity30%4036-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Dry, combination, oilyNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 75/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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.
Clinique Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation in Medium Warm 3, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 5W1.5 Cinnamon. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade5W1.5 CinnamonClosest overall alternativeMedium Warm 3How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour60%86#dc8858#d18754Very close colourColour difference 2.9 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish35%56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage30%80MediumLightCloseLight coverage rather than medium (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall43
Longevity30%2036-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 36-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
Settling20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
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 overall100
Skin type100%100Dry, combination, oilyCombination, dry, oilyBoth marketed for dry/combination/oily skin
Overall match 76/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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.
30 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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