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: 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
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 match works
LYS Beauty Triple Fix Blurring and Hydrating Skin Tint Foundation Stick in DPN6, 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 matchDPN6How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour60%97#613c2b#613c29Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Coverage30%80LightMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than light (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared66
Longevity30%708-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 8-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
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, combinationDry, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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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