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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%).

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  • 1 match has no skin type listed and is not shown.

Closest shade match: Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 29.5N

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

The match
Makeup By Mario
29.5N
Depth and undertone: Very deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$48SephoraSephora
$21 less (30%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 8N1 Espresso

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

The match
Estée Lauder
8N1 Espresso
Depth and undertone: Deep · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Overall match
88out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
95
Finish (Finish & visual result)
91
Wear (Wear & performance)
70
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
Best price
$52SephoraSephora
$17 less (25%)

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 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Cool Walnut (C-096)
    Shade match 85
    $58SephoraSephora$11 less (16%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Medium rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: Deep, cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

    View match
  2. #4 · Clinique

    Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup Foundation

    WN 125 Mahogany
    Shade match 88
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30 less (43%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Slightly lighterMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 20% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal skin · Contains drying alcohol

    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

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 29.5N, against Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation in 540N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade540NClosest shade match29.5NScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#7e4532#7c4231Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth98DeepVery deepCloseDepth difference: 1.4
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared58
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
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 compared63
Longevity7024-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 24-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 80/100Shade match 97/100Medium 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 Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation in 29.5N.

Same or better

  • $21 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Not marketed for oily skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 17%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 8N1 Espresso, against Gucci 24 Hour Full Coverage Luminous Matte Finish Foundation in 540N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade540NClosest overall alternative8N1 EspressoScore
Shade match55% of overall95
Colour92#7e4532#824b37Very close colourColour difference 1.9 (0 is identical)
Depth95DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 3.0
Retailer descriptionDeepVery deepSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared91
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared70
Longevity3524-hour wear36-hour wearDifferent36-hour wear claimed against 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 overall60
Skin type60Normal, combination, oilyDry, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 95/100High 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 Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation in 8N1 Espresso.

Same or better

  • $17 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Not marketed for normal skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 21%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeOil-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapWater-based vs oil-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Makeup By Mario SurrealSkin Luminous Hydrating Foundation 29.5N

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
$21 less (30%)

Your shade $69 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation 8N1 Espresso

Best price
$52SephoraSephora
$17 less (25%)

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.