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Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shimmer Gloss Stick FENTY GLOW dupes and alternatives Fenty Beauty

Nude · Warm · Light

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth, undertone and colour family only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar lipstick overall: shade match 60%, finish and visual result 20%, wear and performance 15%, comfort and suitability 5%.

Closest shade matchClosest overall alternative: Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick N3 - Fenty Glow

The equivalent shade and the most similar lipstick overall.

Your shade
Fenty Beauty
FENTY GLOWChange shade
Colour family, undertone and depth: Nude · Warm · Light
Finish and opacity: Shimmer
The match
Fenty Beauty
N3 - Fenty Glow
Colour family, undertone and depth: Nude · Warm · Light
Finish and opacity: Shimmer
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
40
Comfort (Comfort & suitability)
100
Shade match
95out of 100
Colour
93
Depth
96
Undertone (Undertone and colour family)
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$27SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $27 at Ulta Beauty

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Overall alternativesShade matchesRanked by the overall match: the most similar lipstick on shade, finish, wear and comfort together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

Ranked by the overall match: the most similar lipstick on shade, finish, wear and comfort together. Each row leads with its overall match; the shade match is beneath it.

  1. #2 · L'Oréal Paris

    Colour Riche Original Satin Lipstick

    Peach Fuzz
    Shade match 75
    $12.49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$14.51 less (54%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame finish: shimmerClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Pink rather than nude

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Close colour · Shimmer

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Pink rather than nude

    Retailer shade note: frosted peach pink

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #3 · Dior

    Addict Shine Lipstick

    418 Beige Oblique
    Shade match 69
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Same finish: shimmerBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNeutral rather than warm undertone6-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Shimmer · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Neutral rather than warm undertone · 6-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 82
    $25SephoraSephora$2 less (7%)

    Matches: Both claim hydration

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    50
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Close colour · Sheer

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Retailer shade note: neutral rosy beige

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #5 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Luxe Satin Lipstick

    Sunday Vibes 388
    Shade match 67
    $12Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$15 less (56%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame finish: shimmerClaims comfort

    Differences: Pink rather than nude

    Score details
    Shade match
    67
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    50
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Slight colour difference · Shimmer · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Pink rather than nude

    Retailer shade note: pale peachy pink with shimmer

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    M·A·Cximal Sleek Satin Lipstick

    Crème D'nude
    Shade match 84
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$2 less (7%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims comfortBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Cream rather than shimmer (finish)Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    48
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Close colour · Cream · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Cream rather than shimmer (finish) · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: pale peachy beige

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #7 · CoverGirl

    Clean Fresh Yummy Blur Lipstick

    Blur the Lines
    Shade match 79
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$15.01 less (56%)

    Matches: Both claim hydration

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    50
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Close colour

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Retailer shade note: light rosy beige

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #8 · Revlon

    ColorStay Overtime Lipcolor

    Faithful Fawn
    Shade match 81
    $14.49CVSCVS$12.51 less (46%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims transfer resistanceBoth claim hydration

    Differences: 16-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 16-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #9 · Buxom

    Full-On Plumping Lip Cream

    Bellini
    Shade match 76
    $26Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Peach rather than nude

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    50
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Peach rather than nude

    Retailer shade note: peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #10 · Revlon

    Super Lustrous Lipstick

    Caramel Glace
    Shade match 77
    $8.99CVSCVS$18.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims comfortBoth claim hydration

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    50
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #11 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Loveshine Lip Oil Stick

    204 Melted Honey
    Shade match 76
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourLong-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: caramel nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #12 · Dior

    Addict Shine Lipstick

    100 Nude Look
    Shade match 59
    $48SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Same finish: shimmerBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourCool rather than warm undertone6-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    59
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Shimmer · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Cool rather than warm undertone · 6-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 80
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $26 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Peach rather than nudeSatin rather than shimmer (finish)

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    26
    Wear & performance
    50
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Close colour · Satin

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Peach rather than nude · Satin rather than shimmer (finish)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #14 · Revlon

    Super Lustrous Lipstick

    Champagne On Ice
    Shade match 74
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$15.01 less (56%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims comfortBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    50
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. Shade match 71
    $29Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $2 more

    Matches: Both claim hydration

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourNeutral rather than warm undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    50
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #16 · Sephora Collection

    About That Shine Sheer Shine Lipstick

    18 Flashing Lights
    Shade match 73
    $16SephoraSephora$11 less (41%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims comfortBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Coral rather than nudeSheer tint rather than shimmer (finish)Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    59
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Close colour · Sheer tint · Sheer

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Coral rather than nude · Sheer tint rather than shimmer (finish) · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #17 · Summer Fridays

    Flushed Lip Stain 12HR Long-Lasting Lip Tint

    Maple - warm terracotta
    Shade match 75
    $22SephoraSephora$5 less (19%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims transfer resistanceClaims comfort

    Differences: Coral rather than nude12-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Close colour · Buildable

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Coral rather than nude · 12-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #18 · Laura Mercier

    High Vibe Lip Color

    120 Joy
    Shade match 74
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $11 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims transfer resistanceClaims comfort

    Differences: Rose rather than nude6-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Rose rather than nude · 6-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: pale rose

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #19 · Revlon

    Super Lustrous Lipstick

    Apricot Fantasy
    Shade match 71
    $8.99CVSCVS$18.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims comfortBoth claim hydration

    Differences: LighterPeach rather than nude

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    50
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Lighter · Peach rather than nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #20 · Revlon

    Super Lustrous Ultra Lipstick

    Cashmere
    Shade match 72
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$11.01 less (41%)

    Matches: Claims transfer resistanceClaims comfortBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneLong-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    72
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Slight colour difference · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #21 · MAC Cosmetics

    M·A·Cximal Sleek Satin Lipstick

    Myth
    Shade match 80
    $25SephoraSephora$2 less (7%)

    Matches: Claims comfortBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneSatin rather than shimmer (finish)Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    26
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Close colour · Satin · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Satin rather than shimmer (finish) · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: light neutral nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #22 · Yves Saint Laurent

    Loveshine Lip Oil Stick

    150 Nude Lingerie
    Shade match 70
    $45SephoraSephoraCosts $18 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Pink rather than nudeLong-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    70
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Close colour

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Pink rather than nude · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: warm nude pink

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #23 · Fenty Beauty

    Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick

    Two'Lip Kiss
    Shade match 69
    $26SephoraSephora$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourDeeperPeach rather than nude

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 82% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Deeper · Peach rather than nude · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: light peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. #24 · Fenty Beauty

    Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick

    Birthday Suit
    Shade match 69
    $27SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Same warm undertoneBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourLighterLong-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    69
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 82% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Lighter · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: peach nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #25 · Buxom

    Full-On Plumping Lip Cream

    Peach Daiquiri
    Shade match 66
    $26Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$1 less (4%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourLighterPeach rather than nude

    Score details
    Shade match
    66
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    50
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Lighter · Peach rather than nude

    Retailer shade note: nude peach

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. #26 · MAC Cosmetics

    M·A·Cximal Sleek Satin Lipstick

    Crème De Nude
    Shade match 71
    $25SephoraSephora$2 less (7%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims comfortBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourDeeperCream rather than shimmer (finish)

    Score details
    Shade match
    71
    Finish & visual result
    48
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Slight colour difference · Cream · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Deeper · Cream rather than shimmer (finish) · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: pale peachy beige

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. #27 · Charlotte Tilbury

    K.I.S.S.I.N.G Satin Shine Lipstick

    Kim K.W
    Shade match 75
    $37SephoraSephoraCosts $10 more

    Matches: Both claim hydration

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneSatin rather than shimmer (finish)6-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    26
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Slight colour difference · Satin · Buildable

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Satin rather than shimmer (finish) · 6-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  27. #28 · Jane Iredale

    ColorLuxe Hydrating Cream Lipstick

    Toffee
    Shade match 74
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $8 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims comfortBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourSatin rather than shimmer (finish)

    Score details
    Shade match
    74
    Finish & visual result
    26
    Wear & performance
    50
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Slight colour difference · Satin · Opaque

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Satin rather than shimmer (finish)

    Retailer shade note: warm medium beige

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  28. #29 · Fenty Beauty

    Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick

    N-10 - C U in Maui
    Shade match 50
    $27SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Same warm undertoneSame finish: shimmerBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourDeeperCoral rather than nude

    Score details
    Shade match
    50
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    100

    Visibly different colour · Shimmer

    Ingredients (not scored): 82% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Deeper · Coral rather than nude · Long-wearing rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: shimmering coral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  29. #30 · Morphe

    Liplock Glossy Lipstick

    Hitched Honey
    Shade match 66
    $15Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$12 less (44%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims comfortBoth claim hydration

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colourDeeper

    Score details
    Shade match
    66
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    50
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Slight colour difference

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Noticeably different swatch colour · Deeper

    Retailer shade note: light honey nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  30. #31 · L'Oréal Paris

    Colour Riche Intense Volume Matte Lipstick

    105 Le Nude Resilient
    Shade match 86
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$13.01 less (48%)

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims transfer resistanceClaims comfort

    Differences: Matte rather than shimmer (finish)16-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)Does not claim hydration

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    4
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    40

    Close colour · Matte

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than shimmer (finish) · 16-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity) · Does not claim hydration

    Retailer shade note: soft pink beige

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  31. Shade match 82
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $8 more

    Matches: Same warm undertoneClaims comfortBoth claim hydration

    Differences: DeeperMatte rather than shimmer (finish)12-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    4
    Wear & performance
    40
    Comfort & suitability
    70

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Deeper · Matte rather than shimmer (finish) · 12-hour wear rather than not listed (longevity)

    Retailer shade note: warm rosewood nude

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Why the closest match works

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick in N3 - Fenty Glow, against Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shimmer Gloss Stick in FENTY GLOW. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeFENTY GLOWClosest matchN3 - Fenty GlowScore
Shade match60% of overall95
Colour93#e88569#ea8b6cVery close colourColour difference 1.8 (0 is identical)
Depth96LightLightSameDepth difference 2.3 on the 0–100 scale
Undertone100WarmWarmSameSame product undertone
Colour family100NudeNudeSameSame colour family
Finish & visual result20% of overall · 1 of 2 compared100
Finish100ShimmerShimmerSameSame shimmer finish
Opacitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot listed for eitherNeither product lists an opacity
Wear & performance15% of overall · 1 of 2 compared40
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot listed for eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Comfort & suitability5% of overall · 1 of 2 compared100
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot listed for eitherNeither product lists a comfortable feel
Hydration100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim hydration
Overall match 88/100Shade match 95/100Medium 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 Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix High-Shine Gloss Stick in N3 - Fenty Glow.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same finish: shimmer
  • Both claim hydration

Different

  • Long-wearing longevity instead of not listed

Description, format and ingredients (information only, not scored)

Weighted ingredient similarity 82%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest match
Shade descriptionshimmering rose nudeshimmering rose nude
FormatNot listedNot listed
Baseno siliconeno silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Listed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed

Where to buy N3 - Fenty Glow

Best price
$27SephoraSephora
Same price

Your shade $27 at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

32 similar shades scored two ways: the shade match on colour, depth, undertone and colour family; the overall match on shade match, finish and visual result, wear and performance and comfort and suitability. A pair with no swatch colour on one side or Low data confidence is listed without a score. 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.