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24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation 540N dupes and alternatives Gucci

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%).

Closest shade match: Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation Very Deep Neutral 1

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

The match
Polite Society
Very Deep Neutral 1
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Radiant · Full coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$27 less (39%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation TIMARU

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

The match
NARS
TIMARU
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
$14 less (20%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora

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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 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW44
    Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephora$30 less (43%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep with red undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. Shade match 95
    $11.97WalmartWalmart$57.03 less (83%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. Shade match 81
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$27 less (39%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly lighterSlightly cooler undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Slightly cooler undertone

    Retailer shade note: for very deep cool skin with a red hue

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  4. #6 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    NW48
    Shade match 83
    $39SephoraSephora$30 less (43%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 24% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: very deep with brick red undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. #7 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    59W rich warm
    Shade match 85
    $42SephoraSephora$27 less (39%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Retailer shade note: deeper skin with very warm, rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  6. Shade match 91
    $42.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$26.50 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: for very deep skin with neutral bronze undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. Shade match 88
    $42.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$26.50 less (38%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: for deep skin with cool neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 86
    $14.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$54.50 less (79%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: deep shade

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Natural Matte Foundation

    Deep Bronze
    Shade match 89
    $39SephoraSephora$30 less (43%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 80
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$61 less (88%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame full coverageNo fragrance listed

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: dark or deep skin tones with red undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  11. Shade match 84
    $17.99$44SephoraSephora$51.01 less (74%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNot marketed for normal/combination/oily skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    0

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/combination/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: dark deep, rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation 540N (Deep · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    7N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 7N

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $38

  2. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 9.5 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 9.5 N

    • Very close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $32

  3. Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer

    065 Coffee

    Maybelline Fit Me Natural Finish Concealer, shade 065 Coffee

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $10.99

  4. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    55W rich warm

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 55W rich warm

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Warm undertone

    $32

  5. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    15

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 15

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral undertone

    $42

  6. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    9 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 9 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Very deep · Neutral undertone

    $42

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

Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Very Deep Neutral 1, against Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation in 540N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade540NClosest shade matchVery Deep Neutral 1Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#7e4532#7a4636Very close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionDeepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared53
Finish12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full 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 compared78
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settlingnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, combination, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation in Very Deep Neutral 1.

Same or better

  • $27 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Radiant finish instead of matte

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in TIMARU, against Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation in 540N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade540NClosest overall alternativeTIMARUScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour87#7e4532#884c38Very close colourColour difference 2.8 (0 is identical)
Depth90DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 4.6
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full 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 compared100
Longevity10024-hour wear24-hour wearSameBoth claim 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, combination, oilyNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 92/100Shade match 90/100High 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 NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in TIMARU.

Same or better

  • $14 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim 24-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Runs slightly lighter

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Polite Society More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation Very Deep Neutral 1

Match price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$27 less (39%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

NARS Natural Matte Longwear Foundation TIMARU

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
$14 less (20%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

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.