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Aquasurance Compact Foundation Golden Beige dupes and alternatives J.Cat Beauty

Medium tan · Warm · golden 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: Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation 410N

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

Your shade
J.Cat Beauty
Golden BeigeChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Lancôme
410N
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
99
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$53SephoraSephora
Costs $37.01 more

Your shade $15.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation 3Y46 Warm Cinnamon

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

Your shade
J.Cat Beauty
Golden BeigeChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm · golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Make Up For Ever
3Y46 Warm Cinnamon
Depth and undertone: Medium tan · Warm · yellow
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
85out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
Finish (Finish & visual result)
81
Wear (Wear & performance)
59
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Best price
$45SephoraSephora
Costs $29.01 more

Your shade $15.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView 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 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    487 Warm Almond
    Shade match 95
    $14.97WalmartWalmart$1.02 less (6%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into linesContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Clinique

    Beyond Perfecting Foundation + Concealer

    WN 98 Cream Caramel
    Shade match 94
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $25.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  3. #5 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    32N Middle Honey
    Shade match 94
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $8.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: medium with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    30.5Y Tan
    Shade match 95
    $24SephoraSephoraCosts $8.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: tan, yellow undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  5. Shade match 95
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $39.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: MD2.3 - medium-deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    488 Caramel
    Shade match 90
    $14.97WalmartWalmart$1.02 less (6%)

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

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into linesContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match
  7. #9 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M12
    Shade match 93
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $38.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: dark w/ peach/yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

    View match

Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to J.Cat Beauty Aquasurance Compact Foundation Golden Beige (Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    17W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 17W

    • Looks identical
    • Medium tan · Warm undertone

    $30

  2. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Brittle 6.5 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Brittle 6.5 Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Maple 8.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Maple 8.5

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

  4. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    430

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 430

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

  5. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 3

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 3

    • Very close colour
    • Medium tan · Warm · golden undertone

    $22

  6. MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer

    NC44

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC44

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

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

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 410N, against J.Cat Beauty Aquasurance Compact Foundation in Golden Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeGolden BeigeClosest shade match410NScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour99#cc8952#cb8852Looks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionNot statedMedium tanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared54
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product does not list it
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Not publishedNormal, oily, sensitiveSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 83/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 410N.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation in 3Y46 Warm Cinnamon, against J.Cat Beauty Aquasurance Compact Foundation in Golden Beige. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeGolden BeigeClosest overall alternative3Y46 Warm CinnamonScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#cc8952#c78a58Looks identicalColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium tanMedium tanSameDepth difference: 0.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedTanNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Warm · goldenWarm · yellowClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared59
Longevity40Not listed24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
Colour stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; your product does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Not publishedNormal, combination, oilySkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 85/100Shade 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 Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation in 3Y46 Warm Cinnamon.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, high siliconePowder-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapBoth powder-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation 410N

Best price
$53SephoraSephora
Costs $37.01 more

Your shade $15.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation 3Y46 Warm Cinnamon

Best price
$45SephoraSephora
Costs $29.01 more

Your shade $15.99 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.