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Light · Cool 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%).

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30 matches

Closest shade match: Essence Foundation Stick 170

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

Your shade
Laura Mercier
3C BiscottiChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
Essence
170
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool · rosy
Finish and coverage: Matte · Medium coverage
Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$47.01 less (87%)

Your shade $54 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 27B Light-Medium Beige

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

Your shade
Laura Mercier
3C BiscottiChange shade
Depth and undertone: Light · Cool
Finish and coverage: Matte · Buildable coverage
The match
Tarte
27B Light-Medium Beige
Depth and undertone: Light medium · Cool · pink
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
93out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
93
Wear (Wear & performance)
93
Skin (Skin suitability)
60
High confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$42SephoraSephora
$12 less (22%)

Your shade $54 at Ulta Beauty

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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 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    P 06
    Shade match 88
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7.10 less (13%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame buildable coverage

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into linesContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible Pro-Matte Foundation

    Light Beige
    Shade match 88
    $9.29WalmartWalmart$44.71 less (83%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation

    2N22 Nude
    Shade match 86
    $45SephoraSephora$9 less (17%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin tones with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation

    Light Ivory
    Shade match 97
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$38 less (70%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: 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 · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light ivory with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    1N2 Ecru
    Shade match 92
    $52SephoraSephora$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs cool)Same matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral rosy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation

    215C
    Shade match 87
    $53SephoraSephora$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for combination/dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Light with Pinky Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · J.Cat Beauty

    Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation

    Soft Beige
    Shade match 86
    $3.89$5.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$50.11 less (93%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishFull rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    89
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than buildable coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation

    320C
    Shade match 98
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light - medium with cool pink undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · NYX Professional Makeup

    Make 'EM Wonder, 24H Soft Matte Foundation

    Light
    Shade match 94
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$38 less (70%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): no ingredient list for one product

    Differences: 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 · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light with cool undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Tarte

    Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation

    27H Light-Medium Honey
    Shade match 78
    $42SephoraSephora$12 less (22%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    78
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    93
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light to medium skin with warm, peach undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation

    N4.75
    Shade match 88
    $39SephoraSephora$15 less (28%)

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for combination/dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light with peachy neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Natasha Denona

    HY-GLAM Powder Foundation

    R4
    Shade match 95
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneSame matte finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than buildable coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light rosy

    High confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    LM1COOL
    Shade match 97
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$29 less (54%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    80

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light medium with cool pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Kosas

    Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

    Light+ Cool 180
    Shade match 95
    $45SephoraSephora$9 less (17%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: Light+ with cool pink undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Clinique

    Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 45 Foundation

    Light Cool 3
    Shade match 96
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$5 less (9%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim 12-hour wear

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishLight rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    73
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Light rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Lancôme

    Teint Idôle Ultra Wear Foundation Stick

    220 Buff
    Shade match 90
    $50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$4 less (7%)

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

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesNot marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Shape Stick Blurring Multi-Use Stick

    260 Bisque N
    Shade match 88
    $46SephoraSephora$8 less (15%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNatural rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for combination/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light skin with neutral/peachy undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · Natasha Denona

    Hy-Glam Foundation Hydrating & Blurring Luminous Longwear Serum Foundation

    R4
    Shade match 95
    $52SephoraSephora$2 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishMedium rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination/oily skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: light-medium rosy

    High confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · R.E.M. Beauty

    Sweetener Foundation

    light 6 n
    Shade match 86
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19 less (35%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame buildable coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · IT Cosmetics

    CC+ Cream Full Coverage Color Correcting Foundation

    Light Cool
    Shade match 96
    $39SephoraSephora$15 less (28%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneAdds SPF 50

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishFull rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Full rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Contains listed fragrance

    Retailer shade note: light with pink undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #23 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    C3 Cool Light Medium
    Shade match 96
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$40.01 less (74%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame cool undertoneClaims a skin-like finish

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    64
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than buildable 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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #24 · BLK/OPL

    TRUE COLOR Skin Perfecting Stick Foundation SPF 15

    Light Tones
    Shade match 80
    $14.59TargetTarget$39.41 less (73%)

    Matches: Same matte finishBoth claim a blurring effectAdds SPF 15

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    100

    Colour not compared · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  23. #25 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Foundation

    1N1 Ivory Nude
    Shade match 83
    $52SephoraSephora$2 less (4%)

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

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for normal/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral peach undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  24. #26 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Hyaluron Tinted Balm Foundation

    Rosy Light
    Shade match 98
    $17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$36.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame cool undertoneBoth claim not settling into lines

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishLight rather than buildable coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    43
    Wear & performance
    65
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Light rather than buildable coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Contains listed fragrance

    High confidence· Digital match

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  25. #27 · R.E.M. Beauty

    Sweetener Foundation

    light 10 nw
    Shade match 82
    $35Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$19 less (35%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame buildable coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo long-wear claimDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light to medium with neutral warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. #28 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation

    225N
    Shade match 77
    $53SephoraSephora$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageNot marketed for combination/dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    77
    Finish & visual result
    82
    Wear & performance
    86
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · Not marketed for combination/dry skin · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: Light with Peachy Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  27. #29 · Make Up For Ever

    HD Skin Matte Velvet Blurring Powder Foundation

    1Y18 Warm Cashew
    Shade match 76
    $45SephoraSephora$9 less (17%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than buildable coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    76
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than buildable coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light skin tones with yellow undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  28. #30 · Natasha Denona

    HY-GLAM Powder Foundation

    N4-5
    Shade match 87
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a skin-like finish

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertoneMedium rather than buildable coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    51
    Skin suitability
    20

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than cool undertone · Medium rather than buildable coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Not marketed for dry/normal/oily/sensitive skin

    Retailer shade note: light neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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    2C2

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    25.5 Medium Bronze

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Why the closest shade match works

Essence Foundation Stick in 170, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 3C Biscotti. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3C BiscottiClosest shade match170Score
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour98#e9b294#e9b498Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.8
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLight mediumBoth described as light mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCool · rosyClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100BuildableMediumCloseMedium coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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 · 4 of 5 compared40
Longevity4016-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
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
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 overall100
Skin type100Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for combination/​dry/​normal/​oily/​sensitive skin
Overall match 87/100Shade match 98/100Medium 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 Essence Foundation Stick in 170.

Same or better

  • $47.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Medium rather than buildable coverage

Different

  • 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

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

5 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 12%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BasePowder-based, high siliconemoderate silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs moderate
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 27B Light-Medium Beige, against Laura Mercier Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation in 3C Biscotti. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade3C BiscottiClosest overall alternative27B Light-Medium BeigeScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour95#e9b294#e4ad8eLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth96LightLight mediumCloseDepth difference: 2.6
Retailer descriptionLight mediumLight mediumBoth described as light mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100CoolCool · pinkClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared93
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage80BuildableFullCloseFull coverage rather than buildable (buildable: one step of tolerance)
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 compared93
Longevity8016-hour wear12-hour wearClose12-hour wear claimed against 16-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim 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 overall60
Skin type60Combination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveNormal, combination, oilyBoth marketed for combination/​normal/​oily skin
Overall match 93/100Shade match 96/100High 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation in 27B Light-Medium Beige.

Same or better

  • $12 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same cool undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Full rather than buildable coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim 12-hour wear
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Not marketed for dry/sensitive skin
  • Fragrance is listed in the formula

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BasePowder-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedListed (fragrance)
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapPowder-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Essence Foundation Stick 170

Match price
$6.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$47.01 less (87%)

Your shade $54 at Ulta Beauty · product price; shade not separately priced

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Tarte Face Tape Full Coverage Foundation 27B Light-Medium Beige

Best price
$42SephoraSephora
$12 less (22%)

Your shade $54 at Ulta Beauty

SephoraView at Sephora

How these matches are scored

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.