Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 8N1 Espresso dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder
4.3 (20,395)·Deep · 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%).
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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
38
Skin suitability
100
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol
Retailer shade note: deep skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: Rich with neutral red undertones
$35Ulta Beauty(product price)$17 less (33%)4.5 (732)
Matches: Very close colour· Same neutral undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
89
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
33
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
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/oily skin
The closest shade to Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 8N1 Espresso (Deep · Neutral 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
NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in TIMARU, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 8N1 Espresso. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade8N1 EspressoClosest shade matchTIMARUHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour60%95#824b37#884c38Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%97DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%80MediumFullCloseFull 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 compared70
Longevity30%3536-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 36-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 overall60
Skin type100%60Dry, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/oily skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 96/100High 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.
Dior Forever Natural Matte Velvet Compact Foundation in 8N IN, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 8N1 Espresso. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade8N1 EspressoClosest overall alternative8N INHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour60%92#824b37#864c33Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth15%98DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionVery deepDeepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish35%100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 overall · 3 of 5 compared70
Longevity30%3536-hour wear24-hour wearDifferent24-hour wear claimed against 36-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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 overall67
Skin type100%67Dry, combination, oilyCombination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/oily skin
Overall match 91/100Shade match 95/100High 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.
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.
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