Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation 205 Versatile Neutrale II (W) dupes and alternatives Lancôme
4.5 (4,675)·Fair
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%).
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.
$9Ulta Beauty(product price)$44 less (83%)4.3 (644)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Both claim long-wearing
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim not settling into lines
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap
Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
100
Wear & performance
54
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Very close colour· Same medium coverage· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Does not claim not settling into lines· Not marketed for combination/oily skin
Score details
Shade match
85
Finish & visual result
81
Wear & performance
82
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same medium coverage· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish· Does not claim not settling into lines· Does not claim a lightweight feel
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
62
Wear & performance
68
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: for light skin with golden undertones
The closest shade to Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation 205 Versatile Neutrale II (W) (Fair) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.
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
Tower 28 Beauty Swipe Serum Non-Acnegenic Foundation in 1.5O Blythe, against Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation in 205 Versatile Neutrale II (W). Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade205 Versatile Neutrale II (W)Closest shade match1.5O BlytheHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%100#ebd0b3#ebd0b3Looks identicalColour difference 0.0 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared50
Finish35%12MatteRadiantDifferentRadiant finish rather than matte
Coverage30%100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring15%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity30%70Long-wearing16-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 16-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance20%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%—not comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall20
Skin type100%20Normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveSensitiveBoth marketed for sensitive skin
Overall match 75/100Shade match 93/100Medium 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.
Kylie Cosmetics Natural Blur Powder Foundation in 1N, against Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation in 205 Versatile Neutrale II (W). Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade205 Versatile Neutrale II (W)Closest overall alternative1NHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour60%99#ebd0b3#ead0b4Looks identicalColour difference 0.4 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100FairFairSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedVery fairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Overall match 91/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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.
32 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.
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