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Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 4C3 Softan dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder

Tan · Cool · rosy 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%).

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Closest shade match: MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW45

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

Your shade
Estée Lauder
4C3 SoftanChange shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
MAC Cosmetics
NW45
Depth and undertone: Tan · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$9 less (16%)

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Chanel LES BEIGES Healthy Glow Foundation Hydration and Longwear BR122

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

Your shade
Estée Lauder
4C3 SoftanChange shade
Depth and undertone: Tan · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
The match
Chanel
BR122
Depth and undertone: Tan · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Light coverage
Overall match
91out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
54
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $14 more

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick

    11 Tan
    Shade match 96
    $48SephoraSephora$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame radiant finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stabilityNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: tan with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    43 Tan Cool
    Shade match 95
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$47 less (85%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: tan with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Chanel

    LES BEIGES Healthy Glow Foundation Hydration and Longwear

    BD121
    Shade match 78
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishSame light coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep shade, golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    23 O
    Shade match 95
    $48SephoraSephora$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    19 C
    Shade match 94
    $48SephoraSephora$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    42 Tan Neutral
    Shade match 86
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$47 less (85%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim not settling into linesClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: tan with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Jane Iredale

    Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation

    54 Medium Dark
    Shade match 84
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than light coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Glossier

    Stretch Fluid Foundation for Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 5
    Shade match 96
    $34SephoraSephora$21 less (38%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal/combination skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: red undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Kylie Cosmetics

    Skin Tint Blurring Elixir Foundation

    8WN
    Shade match 83
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$20 less (36%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame light coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: tan with warm neutral golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Palladio Beauty

    Skin Tint

    Medium Beige
    Shade match 89
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$39.01 less (71%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame light coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Dewy rather than radiant finishDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Dewy · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Dewy rather than radiant finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C7 Cool Medium Deep
    Shade match 95
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$41.01 less (75%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    29N
    Shade match 85
    $24SephoraSephora$31 less (56%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims transfer resistanceClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: very tan with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Smashbox

    Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation

    M20N
    Shade match 88
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (18%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims transfer resistanceBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishFull rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    49
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Full rather than light coverage · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: level-two medium with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Haus Labs

    Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation

    440 Medium Deep
    Shade match 94
    $52SephoraSephora$3 less (5%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    203
    Shade match 96
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$48.01 less (87%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertone

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · MERIT

    The Minimalist Perfecting Complexion Foundation and Concealer Stick

    Sienna
    Shade match 76
    $38SephoraSephora$17 less (31%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim not settling into linesClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep (warm)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Jane Iredale

    Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation

    50 Medium Dark
    Shade match 75
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than light coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with warm gold undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · Jane Iredale

    Skintuition SPF 30 Radiance-Boosting Liquid Foundation

    58 Medium Dark
    Shade match 75
    $56Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than light coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with warm gold undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · Makeup By Mario

    SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation

    20 N
    Shade match 84
    $48SephoraSephora$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium dark with neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · Dior

    Forever Skin Glow Foundation

    5W Warm
    Shade match 75
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame radiant finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneBuildable rather than light coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    31
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium skin with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #23 · Nudestix

    Tinted Cover Foundation

    NUDE 7.5
    Shade match 82
    $19$38SephoraSephora$36 less (65%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame light coverageClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for combination skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium dark

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #24 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    45 Tan Warm
    Shade match 75
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$47 less (85%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim not settling into linesClaims a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    66
    Skin suitability
    80

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: tan with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. #25 · Chanel

    ULTRA LE TEINT Ultrawear All-Day Comfort Flawless Finish Foundation

    BR122
    Shade match 95
    $69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than light coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    33
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains listed fragrance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep shade, rosy undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #26 · Palladio Beauty

    Skin Tint

    Tan Honey
    Shade match 80
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$39.01 less (71%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame light coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneDewy rather than radiant finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    68
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Dewy · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Dewy rather than radiant finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. #27 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    N7 Neutral Medium Deep
    Shade match 87
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$41.01 less (75%)

    Matches: Very close colourClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishMedium rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    54
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. #28 · Pixi

    On-the-Glow BASE Foundation Moisture Stick

    Caramel
    Shade match 80
    $22Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$33 less (60%)

    Matches: Very close colour

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNatural rather than radiant finishBuildable rather than light coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than light coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 4C3 Softan (Tan · Cool · rosy undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W9.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W9.5

    • Looks identical
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $16.99

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  2. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    470C

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 470C

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $24

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  3. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    19NC

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 19NC

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $30

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  4. Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer

    Cinnamon

    Revlon ColorStay Skin Awaken Concealer, shade Cinnamon

    • Very close colour
    • Tan

    $14.99

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  5. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    050 Café

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 050 Café

    • Very close colour
    • Tan

    $10.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty
  6. NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer

    Amande

    NARS Soft Matte Complete Concealer, shade Amande

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

    $36

    SephoraView at Sephora

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 Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW45, against Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 in 4C3 Softan. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4C3 SoftanClosest shade matchNW45Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour98#ae744d#ad724aLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth98TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100Cool · rosyCool · rosySamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared66
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage40LightFullDifferentFull coverage rather than light (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 overall64
Longevity808-hour wear12-hour wearClose12-hour wear claimed against 8-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Normal, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Radiance Serum Powered Foundation in NW45.

Same or better

  • $9 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Full rather than light coverage
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 20Not listed
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Chanel LES BEIGES Healthy Glow Foundation Hydration and Longwear in BR122, against Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 in 4C3 Softan. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade4C3 SoftanClosest overall alternativeBR122Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#ae744d#af734eLooks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth100TanTanSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMedium tanBoth described as medium tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100Cool · rosyCool · rosySamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage100LightLightSameSame light 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 · 3 of 5 compared54
Longevity708-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 8-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Normal, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 91/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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

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To Chanel LES BEIGES Healthy Glow Foundation Hydration and Longwear in BR122.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same radiant finish
  • Same light coverage

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

6 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 9%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 20Not listed
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

MAC Cosmetics Studio Radiance Serum Powered Foundation NW45

Match price
$46Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$9 less (16%)

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

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Closest overall alternative

Chanel LES BEIGES Healthy Glow Foundation Hydration and Longwear BR122

Match price
$69Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $14 more

Your shade $55 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.