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Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick 15 Almond dupes and alternatives Hourglass

Deep tan · 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%).

Closest shade match: Essence Foundation Stick 240

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

Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
96
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$42.01 less (86%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative: Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation M30N

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

Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
85
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
52
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$4 less (8%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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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. Shade match 82
    $42SephoraSephora$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a blurring effectBoth claim 16-hour wear

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    87
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    53N Deep Neutral
    Shade match 76
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a blurring effectBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Deep
    Shade match 91
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$33 less (67%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 85
    $22Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$27 less (55%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    91
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 88
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$33.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 83
    $32SephoraSephora$17 less (35%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for normal/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for normal/combination skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: neutral saddle brown

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · ColourPop

    Pretty Fresh Hyaluronic Hydrating Foundation

    Deep Dark 200N
    Shade match 83
    $12$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$37 less (76%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · L'Oréal Paris

    Lumi Le Glow Skin Tint

    320 Cool
    Shade match 92
    $16.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$32.01 less (65%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishLight rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    46
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Very Tan Neutral
    Shade match 76
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Same full coverageClaims transfer resistanceClaims colour stability

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneRadiant rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: very tan with neutral red undertone for dark tan skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. Shade match 75
    $12$16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$37 less (76%)

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 80
    $35SephoraSephora$14 less (29%)

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    57
    Skin suitability
    67

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium deep

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation

    Dark Cool
    Shade match 89
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$33 less (67%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Adjustable Coverage Powder Foundation

    Tan Dark Cool
    Shade match 89
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$33 less (67%)

    Matches: Same cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Moisturizing Complexion Stick

    Light
    Shade match 76
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$33 less (67%)

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    5N Tiramisu
    Shade match 76
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

    Matches: Claims a blurring effectBoth claim 16-hour wearClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly deeperNeutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than full coverage

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Doll 10

    Peptide Bounce Balm Foundation

    Tan/Deep
    Shade match 65
    $44Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$5 less (10%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame full coverageClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo long-wear claimNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    65
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    33

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Tan with strong golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Essence

    Foundation Stick

    210
    Shade match 73
    $6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$42.01 less (86%)

    Matches: Very close colour

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishMedium rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    73
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · Laura Mercier

    Tinted Blur Balm Skin Tint

    Shade 05
    Shade match 75
    $44SephoraSephora$5 less (10%)

    Matches: Claims a blurring effectBoth claim 12-hour wearClaims colour stability

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishLight rather than full coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    75
    Finish & visual result
    40
    Wear & performance
    85
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Light rather than full coverage · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium Deep with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. Shade match 76
    $64SephoraSephoraCosts $15 more

    Matches: Claims transfer resistanceBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than cool undertoneMatte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    52
    Skin suitability
    30

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than cool undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Not marketed for normal/dry skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: medium to deep

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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The closest shade to Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick 15 Almond (Deep tan · Cool undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

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    Flax 8

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    • Nearest in this range
    • Tan · Olive · warm olive undertone

    $39

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  1. Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer

    33 Medium Rosy

    Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Hydrating + De-puffing Concealer, shade 33 Medium Rosy

    • Very close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool · rosy undertone

    $32

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    Café

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    • Looks identical
    • Deep tan · Neutral undertone

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    470C

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    • Close colour
    • Tan · Cool undertone

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    Hazelnut

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    • Close colour
    • Deep tan · Cool undertone

    $36

  5. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    43.0 Deep Honey

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 43.0 Deep Honey

    • Looks identical
    • Deep tan · Warm undertone

    $30

  6. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W9.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W9.5

    • Slight colour difference
    • Tan · Cool undertone

    $16.99

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

Essence Foundation Stick in 240, against Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 15 Almond. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15 AlmondClosest shade match240Score
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour96#9f6c56#a16a55Looks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth99Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionMedium tanTanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared67
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
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 · 2 of 5 compared40
Longevity4012-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 81/100Shade 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 Essence Foundation Stick in 240.

Same or better

  • $42.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Medium rather than full coverage

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 11%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate

Why the closest overall alternative works

Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in M30N, against Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick in 15 Almond. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade15 AlmondClosest overall alternativeM30NScore
Shade match55% of overall85
Colour90#9f6c56#9f694dVery close colourColour difference 2.4 (0 is identical)
Depth98Deep tanDeep tanSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionMedium tanMediumSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone65CoolNeutralSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
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 overall52
Longevity8012-hour wear16-hour wearClose16-hour wear claimed against 12-hour wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 85/100Medium 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 Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation in M30N.

Same or better

  • $4 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same natural finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim 16-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability

Different

  • Neutral rather than cool undertone
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseSilicone-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapSilicone-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Essence Foundation Stick 240

Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$42.01 less (86%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Closest overall alternative

Smashbox Always On Skin-Balancing Foundation M30N

Match price
$45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$4 less (8%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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.