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Aquasurance Compact Foundation Soft Tan dupes and alternatives J.Cat Beauty

Medium · Neutral · neutral 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%).

Only showing matches with medium coverage, in liquid form, without talc.

  • 1 match has no coverage listed and is not shown.
  • 6 matches have no formulation listed and are not shown.

Closest shade match: Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation WN 82 Latte

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

Your shade
J.Cat Beauty
Soft TanChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Clinique
WN 82 Latte
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $23.01 more

Your shade $15.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 6.25

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
Soft TanChange shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Full coverage
The match
Armani Beauty
6.25
Depth and undertone: Medium · Warm · peach
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
84out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
91
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
54
Skin (Skin suitability)
50
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $53.01 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 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    32 Medium Neutral
    Shade match 92
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7.99 less (50%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Syracuse
    Shade match 91
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $39.01 more

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

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: MD1 - medium to medium-deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Tahoe
    Shade match 91
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $39.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines

    Retailer shade note: MD2 - Medium-deep with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 95
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $36.01 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishMedium rather than full coverageContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    64
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: tan neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 94
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $37.01 more

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

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 91
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $33.01 more

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

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesContains listed fragrance

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    85
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: for darker medium skin with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Medium 150 N
    Shade match 91
    $49SephoraSephoraCosts $33.01 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimedContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    59
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

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

Closest concealers

  1. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    3N42

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 3N42

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $35

  2. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer

    10.5 Tan

    Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Long-Wear Blur Concealer, shade 10.5 Tan

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $36

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

    370

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 370

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $30

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

    NC30

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC30

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

  5. Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer

    Toasted Almond 5.3 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Toasted Almond 5.3 Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  6. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 112 Ginger

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 112 Ginger

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $22

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

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in WN 82 Latte, against J.Cat Beauty Aquasurance Compact Foundation in Soft Tan. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeSoft TanClosest shade matchWN 82 LatteScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#d89661#d2955fVery close colourColour difference 1.6 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.3
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared85
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
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 compared40
Longevity40Not listedLong-wearingSome differenceThe match claims long wear; your product does not list it
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfortnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall50
Skin type50Not publishedNormal, dry, combinationSkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 83/100Shade 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 Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation in WN 82 Latte.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims long-wearing
  • Claims colour stability
  • Adds SPF 15

Different

  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Does not claim not settling into lines

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 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 listedNot listed
SPFNot listedSPF 15
OverlapPowder-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 6.25, against J.Cat Beauty Aquasurance Compact Foundation in Soft Tan. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeSoft TanClosest overall alternative6.25Score
Shade match55% of overall91
Colour91#d89661#d29966Very close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth100MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedMediumNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural 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
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, dry, oilySkin-type suitability not published for one product
Overall match 84/100Shade match 91/100Medium 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 Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation in 6.25.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Similar undertone (warm vs neutral)
  • Same natural finish
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims 24-hour wear
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims a lightweight feel

Different

  • Fragrance is listed in the formula
  • Contains alcohol denat.

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

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

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Clinique Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation WN 82 Latte

Match price
$39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $23.01 more

Your shade $15.99 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Foundation 6.25

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $53.01 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.