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Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 9N1 Ebony dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder

Very 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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, in liquid form, without talc or alcohol denat.

  • 13 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.
  • 2 matches have no ingredient list listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 4N78 - Ebony

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

Closest overall alternative: Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Cool Espresso (NC-112)

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 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Warm Espresso (W-114)
    Shade match 66
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly deeperSlightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    66
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly deeper · Slightly warmer undertone · Not marketed for dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: Rich, warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    40N
    Shade match 71
    $24SephoraSephora$28 less (54%)

    Matches: Same neutral undertoneSame medium coverageBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSlightly deeperNatural rather than matte finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Slight colour difference · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Slightly deeper · Natural rather than matte finish · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 9N1 Ebony (Very deep · 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

    9N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 9N

    • Nearest in this range
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

Closest concealers

  1. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    52 Deep Neutral

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 52 Deep Neutral

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $32

  2. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    16 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 16 Deep

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    560W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 560W

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very deep · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $24

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    59W rich warm

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 59W rich warm

    • Slight colour difference
    • Very deep · Warm undertone

    $32

  5. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    29N

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 29N

    • Slight colour difference
    • Rich deep · Neutral undertone

    $30

  6. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Dark Coffee

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Dark Coffee

    • Nearest in this range
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $36

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

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 4N78 - Ebony, against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 9N1 Ebony. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade9N1 EbonyClosest shade match4N78 - EbonyScore
Shade match55% of overall81
Colour69#563939#5a362dSlight colour differenceColour difference 5.1 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionVery deepVery deepBoth described as very deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared50
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant 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 overall · 3 of 5 compared54
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Dry, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for dry/​combination skin
Overall match 68/100Shade match 81/100Medium 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 Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation in 4N78 - Ebony.

Same or better

  • $3 less
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Radiant finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel
  • Not marketed for oily skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 6%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Cool Espresso (NC-112), against Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 9N1 Ebony. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade9N1 EbonyClosest overall alternativeNeutral Cool Espresso (NC-112)Score
Shade match55% of overall75
Colour65#563939#58382dSlight colour differenceColour difference 5.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99Very deepVery deepSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionVery deepRich deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone85NeutralNeutral · neutral pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 · 4 of 5 compared75
Longevity7036-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 36-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type60Dry, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 81/100Shade match 75/100Medium 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 Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 in Neutral Cool Espresso (NC-112).

Same or better

  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Small colour difference on the swatch
  • Not marketed for dry skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

12 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 20%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (linalool)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapBoth oil-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Hydra Glow Hydrating Foundation 4N78 - Ebony

Best price
$49SephoraSephora
$3 less (6%)

Your shade $52 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Bobbi Brown Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15 Neutral Cool Espresso (NC-112)

Best price
$58SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $52 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

32 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.