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Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 8C1 Rich Java dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder

Very deep · Cool 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%).

Only showing matches made for normal skin, in liquid form.

  • 13 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.
  • 2 matches have no skin type listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 6C1 Mink

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

Closest overall alternative: Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation D 36

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

Overall match
79out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
77
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
68
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$5.10 less (10%)

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

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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 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    35P
    Shade match 79
    $24SephoraSephora$28 less (54%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNot marketed for oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with pink undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 73
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $17 more

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim transfer resistanceBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: deep with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

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

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    30

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: very deep with brick red undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW44
    Shade match 77
    $39SephoraSephora$13 less (25%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    30

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 32% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep with red undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation

    29.5N
    Shade match 77
    $48SephoraSephora$4 less (8%)

    Matches: Same medium coverageClaims colour stabilityBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: dark deep with neutral undertone

    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 8C1 Rich Java (Very deep · Cool 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

    7N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 7N

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

Closest concealers

  1. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Anise 11.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Anise 11.5

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Cool · rosy undertone

    $39

  2. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    25C

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 25C

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $30

  3. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    065 Coffee

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 065 Coffee

    • Slight colour difference
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $10.99

  4. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    4R76

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 4R76

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $35

  5. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Spiced Rum

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Spiced Rum

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very deep · Cool · rosy undertone

    $36

  6. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    60N mahogany

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 60N mahogany

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very deep · Cool undertone

    $32

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

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 6C1 Mink, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 8C1 Rich Java. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade8C1 Rich JavaClosest shade match6C1 MinkScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour77#863a2e#84351fClose colourColour difference 4.0 (0 is identical)
Depth96Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCoolSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared70
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 overall43
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
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 overall84
Skin type84Dry, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for dry/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 75/100Shade match 86/100High 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

If you switch

To Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 6C1 Mink.

Same or better

  • Same cool undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim transfer resistance

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 5%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation in D 36, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 8C1 Rich Java. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade8C1 Rich JavaClosest overall alternativeD 36Score
Shade match55% of overall77
Colour74#863a2e#7f3b24Close colourColour difference 4.3 (0 is identical)
Depth98Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 1.5
Retailer descriptionVery deepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70CoolUnknownSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
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 compared68
Longevity7036-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 36-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 79/100Shade match 77/100Medium 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 Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation in D 36.

Same or better

  • $5.10 less
  • Same matte finish
  • Buildable rather than medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Contains isopropyl alcohol

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (isopropyl alcohol)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 6C1 Mink

Best price
$54SephoraSephora
Costs $2 more

Your shade $52 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Kryolan Professional Makeup Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation D 36

Match price
$46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$5.10 less (10%)

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

How these matches are scored

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.