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Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation 540 Suede (W) dupes and alternatives Lancôme

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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: Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation Mocha

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

Closest overall alternative: Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 6W1 Ganache

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

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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

    Almond (C-084)
    Shade match 83
    $58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: dark, cool neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation

    18: Nutmeg
    Shade match 80
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$39 less (74%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    75
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Walnut (W-098)
    Shade match 80
    $58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep, warm neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 83
    $46SephoraSephora$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    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 oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium to deep - neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    13 Warm
    Shade match 81
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 80
    $46SephoraSephora$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Same medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    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 oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: darkest medium to deep - neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 80
    $46SephoraSephora$7 less (13%)

    Matches: Same medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    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 oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: dark medium to deep - neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    50 Deep Warm
    Shade match 78
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$45 less (85%)

    Matches: Same medium coverageBoth claim long-wearingBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    80

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Rare Beauty

    True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    43 Deep Cool
    Shade match 81
    $38SephoraSephora$15 less (28%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    80

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: cool red

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Benefit Cosmetics

    The POREfessional Blurring & Smoothing Foundation

    29W Driven
    Shade match 83
    $47SephoraSephora$6 less (11%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Too Faced

    Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation

    Butter Pecan
    Shade match 81
    $48SephoraSephora$5 less (9%)

    Matches: Same matte finishSame medium coverageClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    78
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: richest tan with golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation 540 Suede (W) (Deep) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer

    57S rich sand

    Tarte Shape Tape Full Coverage Matte Concealer, shade 57S rich sand

    • Looks identical
    • Deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $32

  2. Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer

    5C1

    Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Serum Concealer, shade 5C1

    • Very close colour
    • Deep · Cool undertone

    $34

  3. Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer

    14 Deep

    Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Medium to Full Coverage Radiant Concealer, shade 14 Deep

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

    $36

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

    NC50

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC50

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

  5. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    159

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 159

    • Close colour
    • Deep · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $12.99

  6. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    W10.5

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade W10.5

    • Close colour
    • Deep · 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

Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation in Mocha, against Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation in 540 Suede (W). Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade540 Suede (W)Closest shade matchMochaScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour90#9f4e26#995130Very close colourColour difference 2.3 (0 is identical)
Depth100DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionNot statedRich deepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownCool · rosySome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall79
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared78
Longevity70Long-wearing24-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 24-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​combination/​oily skin
Overall match 82/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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 Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation in Mocha.

Same or better

  • $5 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same matte finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed
  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, no siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (linalool)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs water-based; silicone none vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 6W1 Ganache, against Lancôme Dual Finish Multi-Tasking Lightweight Pressed Powder Foundation in 540 Suede (W). Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade540 Suede (W)Closest overall alternative6W1 GanacheScore
Shade match55% of overall86
Colour90#9f4e26#984d2cVery close colourColour difference 2.2 (0 is identical)
Depth97DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedDeepNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownWarmSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium 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 · 4 of 5 compared78
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 86/100Medium 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 Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 6W1 Ganache.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

0 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 0%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, no siliconeno silicone
FragranceListed (linalool)Not listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs unknown-based; silicone none vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Too Faced Born This Way Soft Matte Foundation Mocha

Best price
$48SephoraSephora
$5 less (9%)

Your shade $53 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 6W1 Ganache

Best price
$54SephoraSephora
Costs $1 more

Your shade $53 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.