Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation 525W dupes and alternatives Lancôme
4.5 (16,014)·Deep · Warm · 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%).
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: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim a skin-like finish
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
98
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same warm undertone· Same matte finish
Differences: No skin-like finish claimed· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap
Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: for deep skin with warm golden undertones
$49Ulta Beauty(product price)$4 less (8%)3.9 (4,681)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Similar undertone (neutral vs warm)· Same matte finish
Differences: No skin-like finish claimed· No blurring effect claimed· Does not claim transfer resistance
Score details
Shade match
94
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
58
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap
Differences: No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Matches: Very close 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
95
Finish & visual result
67
Wear & performance
72
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 21% 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 sensitive skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Medium rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 36% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for sensitive skin
$8Ulta Beauty(product price)$45 less (85%)4.5 (40,486)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same warm undertone· Both claim not settling into lines
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
97
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
56
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Same matte finish· Same full coverage
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· No skin-like finish claimed· No blurring effect claimed
Score details
Shade match
89
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
65
Skin suitability
60
Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 23% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: for deep skin with neutral undertones
Matches: Very close colour· Both claim a skin-like finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
87
Finish & visual result
79
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
60
Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for sensitive skin
Matches: Very close colour· Same matte finish· Both claim a blurring effect
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Buildable rather than full coverage· No skin-like finish claimed
Score details
Shade match
86
Finish & visual result
82
Wear & performance
61
Skin suitability
28
Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance
Retailer shade note: deep skin with neutral undertones
$8Ulta Beauty(product price)$45 less (85%)4.5 (40,486)
Matches: Near-identical swatch colour· Both claim not settling into lines· Both claim a lightweight feel
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone· Natural rather than matte finish· Medium rather than full coverage
Score details
Shade match
91
Finish & visual result
58
Wear & performance
75
Skin suitability
56
Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage
Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap
Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · No skin-like finish claimed · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for sensitive skin
The closest shade to Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation 525W (Deep · Warm · golden 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
Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation in Deep Golden 368, against Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 525W. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade525WClosest shade matchDeep Golden 368How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour60%98#865233#855134Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth15%99DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.5
Retailer descriptionDeepNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
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%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared49
Longevity30%3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance20%40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims transfer resistance; the match does not list it
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 overall67
Skin type100%67Normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 83/100Shade match 99/100High 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.
MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC55, against Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation in 525W. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.
ComparedYour shade525WClosest overall alternativeNC55How they compareScore
Shade match55% of overall93
Colour60%95#865233#8a502fVery close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth15%100DeepDeepSameDepth difference: 0.0
Retailer descriptionDeepDeepBoth described as deepThe retailers describe the same depth
Transfer resistance20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling20%100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim not settling into pores or fine lines
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 overall67
Skin type100%67Normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/oily skin
Overall match 88/100Shade match 93/100High 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.
30 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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