Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation 225N dupes and alternatives Lancôme
4.5 (16,014)·Light · Warm · peach 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%).
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.
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· No long-wear claim· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
94
Wear & performance
51
Skin suitability
0
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/oily/sensitive skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
63
Skin suitability
28
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
90
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
79
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral/peachy undertones
$13.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$39.01 less (74%)4.3 (33,167)
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
96
Finish & visual result
70
Wear & performance
40
Skin suitability
84
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily skin
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim a blurring effect· Both claim 24-hour wear
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
79
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral/pinky undertones
$11.99Ulta Beauty(product price)$41.01 less (77%)4.4 (182,841)
Matches: Very close colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Same matte finish
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
92
Finish & visual result
73
Wear & performance
49
Skin suitability
67
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap
Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for sensitive skin
The closest shade to Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation 225N (Light · Warm · peach undertone) 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
Lancôme Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick in 250 Bisque W, against Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 225N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade225NClosest shade match250 Bisque WHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%96#edb796#f0b691Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.1
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability15%40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, dry, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 97/100High 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.
NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Blur Tint Foundation in 05: Vanilla, against Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 225N. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade225NClosest overall alternative05: VanillaHow they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour60%95#edb796#eab99bLooks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Coverage30%80FullMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finish20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a skin-like finish; the match does not list it
Blurring15%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared86
Longevity30%6024-hour wear16-hour wearSome difference16-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall60
Skin type100%60Normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 90/100Shade 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.
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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