Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 8C2 Intense Java dupes and alternatives Estée Lauder
4.3 (1,998)·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%).
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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same radiant finish· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Medium rather than light coverage· Does not claim colour stability
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
66
Skin suitability
40
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for normal skin · No SPF
Retailer shade note: deep espresso - rich brown skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
50
Looks identical · 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 · No long-wear claim · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Retailer shade note: Deepest with neutral undertones
Matches: Same radiant finish· Same light coverage· Claims a skin-like finish
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· No long-wear claim· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
82
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
76
Close colour · Radiant · Light coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a blurring effect· Claims a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Medium rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
87
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% 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: D.75 - very rich deep with neutral undertones and a red tone
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a skin-like finish· Claims a blurring effect
Differences: Slightly deeper· Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish
Score details
Shade match
84
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap
Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Medium rather than light coverage · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
Matches: Very close colour· Claims a blurring effect· Both claim 12-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone· Natural rather than radiant finish· Buildable rather than light coverage
Score details
Shade match
83
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
55
Skin suitability
76
Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than radiant finish · Buildable rather than light coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF
The closest shade to Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 8C2 Intense Java (Very deep · Cool 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
SUBTL. Beauty Stackable BB Powder Foundation Single in Deepest 3C, against Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 in 8C2 Intense Java. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade8C2 Intense JavaClosest shade matchDeepest 3CHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%98#613c2b#623d2dLooks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish35%56RadiantNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than radiant
Coverage30%80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (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 · 4 of 5 compared55
Longevity30%408-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type100%50Normal, combinationNot publishedSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 81/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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.
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip 12-Hour Hydrating Gel Skin Tint in 13, against Estée Lauder Futurist Skin Tint Serum Foundation SPF 20 in 8C2 Intense Java. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade8C2 Intense JavaClosest overall alternative13How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall84
Colour60%88#613c2b#673a25Very close colourColour difference 2.6 (0 is identical)
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish35%100RadiantRadiantSameSame radiant finish
Coverage30%100LightLightSameSame light 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 · 4 of 5 compared70
Longevity30%808-hour wear12-hour wearClose12-hour wear claimed against 8-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall40
Skin type100%40Normal, combinationNormal, dry, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 84/100Medium 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.
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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