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Teint Idôle Ultra Wear Foundation Stick 220 Buff dupes and alternatives Lancôme

Light medium

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, without talc.

  • 1 match has no ingredient list listed and is not shown.

Closest shade match: L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation C3 Cool Light Medium

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

Your shade
Lancôme
220 BuffChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
L'Oréal Paris
C3 Cool Light Medium
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Shade match
90out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
98
Undertone
70
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$36.01 less (72%)

Your shade $50 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 2.5

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

Your shade
Lancôme
220 BuffChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light medium
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Hourglass
2.5
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Natural · Medium coverage
Overall match
83out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
90
Finish (Finish & visual result)
67
Wear (Wear & performance)
86
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $10 more

Your shade $50 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 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    1N2 Ecru
    Shade match 89
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $2 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimedNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral rosy undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Natasha Denona

    HY-GLAM Powder Foundation

    R4
    Shade match 89
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    94
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    33

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light rosy

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Natasha Denona

    HY-GLAM Powder Foundation

    N4-5
    Shade match 89
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $5 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a skin-like finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    94
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/oily skin

    Retailer shade note: light neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    LM1COOL
    Shade match 90
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25 less (50%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a skin-like finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance

    Retailer shade note: light medium with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation

    04: Light Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$36 less (72%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageNo skin-like finish claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 3% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed

    Retailer shade note: fair beige with a warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Lancôme Teint Idôle Ultra Wear Foundation Stick 220 Buff (Light medium) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    370 Biscuit

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 370 Biscuit

    • Looks identical
    • Light medium

    $15.99

  2. Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer

    3.9

    Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Hydrating Face and Under-Eye Concealer, shade 3.9

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · peach undertone

    $42

  3. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    3CR Cool Rosy

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 3CR Cool Rosy

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Cool · pink undertone

    $42

  4. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 6.3 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 6.3 N

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $32

  5. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer

    Macadamia

    NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, shade Macadamia

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm undertone

    $36

  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Drift 3.8

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Drift 3.8

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Warm · peach undertone

    $39

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

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in C3 Cool Light Medium, against Lancôme Teint Idôle Ultra Wear Foundation Stick in 220 Buff. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade220 BuffClosest shade matchC3 Cool Light MediumScore
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour97#e4b195#e4b498Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth98Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 1.1
Retailer descriptionNot statedNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownCoolSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall64
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage60FullMediumSome differenceMedium coverage rather than full
Skin-like finish100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared40
Longevity4044-hour wearNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
Transfer resistance40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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 type84Combination, normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 76/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation in C3 Cool Light Medium.

Same or better

  • $36.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Both claim a skin-like finish

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • No blurring effect claimed
  • No long-wear claim
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 2.5, against Lancôme Teint Idôle Ultra Wear Foundation Stick in 220 Buff. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade220 BuffClosest overall alternative2.5Score
Shade match55% of overall90
Colour96#e4b195#e5b59bLooks identicalColour difference 1.2 (0 is identical)
Depth97Light mediumLightCloseDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionNot statedFairNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone70UnknownCoolSome differencefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall67
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared86
Longevity7044-hour wearLong-wearingSome differenceYour product claims 44-hour wear; the match says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Combination, normal, oilyNormal, dry, combination, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 90/100Medium 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 Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation in 2.5.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Medium rather than full coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • No skin-like finish claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. 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

L'Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Foundation C3 Cool Light Medium

Match price
$13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$36.01 less (72%)

Your shade $50 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $9.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Foundation 2.5

Best price
$60SephoraSephora
Costs $10 more

Your shade $50 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

34 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.