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Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC37 dupes and alternatives MAC Cosmetics

Medium · Neutral · neutral 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%).

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Closest shade match: Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 42S Tan Sand

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC37Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Tarte
42S Tan Sand
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Natural · Buildable coverage
Shade match
97out of 100
Colour
95
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $3 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative: Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation 330

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

Your shade
MAC Cosmetics
NC37Change shade
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral · neutral golden
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
The match
Maybelline
330
Depth and undertone: Medium · Neutral
Finish and coverage: Matte · Full coverage
Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
92
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
70
Skin (Skin suitability)
76
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$23.01 less (59%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $11.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView 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 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation

    415W
    Shade match 91
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

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

    Differences: Does not claim colour stabilityContains drying alcoholNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    91
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: Medium-Deep with Golden Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Estée Lauder

    Double Wear Stay-in-Place Matte Powder Foundation

    4W2 Toasty Toffee
    Shade match 88
    $52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $13 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    69
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with warm olive undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Urban Decay

    Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation

    22
    Shade match 94
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · Urban Decay

    Face Bond Self Setting Waterproof Foundation

    18
    Shade match 92
    $40SephoraSephoraCosts $1 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame matte finish

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW43
    Shade match 84
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    69
    Skin suitability
    87

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: brick beige with rosy undertones for medium to dark skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    28.8Y Medium
    Shade match 90
    $24SephoraSephora$15 less (38%)

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

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    58
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium, yellow undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · bareMinerals

    ORIGINAL Talc-Free Pressed Powder Foundation Mineral SPF 15

    Neutral Tan 21
    Shade match 90
    $39.50Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $0.50 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim colour stability

    Retailer shade note: for medium deep warm skin with a golden hue

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. #10 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Natural Matte Foundation

    425C
    Shade match 80
    $53SephoraSephoraCosts $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim colour stabilityContains drying alcohol

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    91
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: Medium-Deep with Red Undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NW45
    Shade match 81
    $39SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishSame full coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneDoes not claim transfer resistanceNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    81
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    69
    Skin suitability
    87

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Does not claim transfer resistance · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium mahogany with rosy undertones for medium to dark skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Huahine - Medium Dark 2.6
    Shade match 90
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $16 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    76
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Not marketed for oily skin · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: MD2.6 - medium-deep with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Lancôme

    Teint Idole Ultra Wear Care and Glow Foundation

    405W
    Shade match 92
    $53Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $14 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Both claim 24-hour wear

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    40

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 19% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin · Contains listed fragrance · Contains drying alcohol

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Laura Mercier

    Real Flawless Feather Matte Powder Foundation

    4C Canelé
    Shade match 80
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $15 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame matte finishClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Tan Peach
    Shade match 90
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$23 less (59%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    49
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 26% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Medium rather than full coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    38N Medium-Tan Neutral
    Shade match 95
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finishBuildable rather than full coverageDoes not claim transfer resistance

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    48
    Skin suitability
    76

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural rather than matte finish · Buildable rather than full coverage · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Medium Tan Neutral
    Shade match 90
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishDoes not claim not settling into linesNo SPF

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    53
    Wear & performance
    79
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Does not claim not settling into lines · No SPF

    Retailer shade note: medium tan with neutral to golden undertone for medium to light tan skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Maybelline

    Super Stay 24H Skin Tint + Vitamin C

    330
    Shade match 93
    $12.59$17.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$26.41 less (68%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame full coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishDoes not claim transfer resistanceDoes not claim not settling into lines

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    50
    Wear & performance
    67
    Skin suitability
    76

    Very close colour · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 29% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Does not claim transfer resistance · Does not claim not settling into lines · Does not claim colour stability · Contains drying alcohol · No SPF

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Hourglass

    Illusion Luminous Glow Foundation SPF 30

    16
    Shade match 96
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $21 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (warm vs neutral)Both claim transfer resistance

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finishMedium rather than full coverageDoes not claim colour stability

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    34
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    40

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than matte finish · Medium rather than full coverage · Does not claim colour stability · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for oily skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm golden

    High confidence· Digital match

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The closest shade to MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation NC37 (Medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

From the same range

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

    NC42

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC42

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

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  1. Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer

    Tone 7.3 N

    Kosas Revealer Super Creamy + Brightening Concealer, shade Tone 7.3 N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $32

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  2. NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum

    Medium Golden

    NYX Professional Makeup Bare With Me Hydrating Face & Body Concealer Serum, shade Medium Golden

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $12

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  3. L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer

    N8

    L'Oréal Paris True Match Radiant Serum Concealer, shade N8

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $16.99

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  4. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    130

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 130

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $12.99

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  5. Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer

    4N

    Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place 24-Hour Concealer, shade 4N

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Neutral undertone

    $38

    SephoraView at Sephora
  6. L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer

    400 Caramel

    L'Oréal Paris Infallible Full Wear Waterproof Concealer, shade 400 Caramel

    • Very close colour
    • Medium

    $15.99

    Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

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

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 42S Tan Sand, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC37. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC37Closest shade match42S Tan SandScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#d99365#d8925fLooks identicalColour difference 1.4 (0 is identical)
Depth99MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 0.7
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100Neutral · neutral goldenNeutral · neutral goldenSamecandidate undertone inferred
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56MatteNaturalSome differenceNatural finish rather than matte
Coverage80FullBuildableCloseBuildable coverage rather than full (buildable: one step of tolerance)
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a blurring or smoothing effect; your product does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall48
Longevity3524-hour wear12-hour wearDifferent12-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
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 stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 80/100Shade 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.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation in 42S Tan Sand.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Buildable rather than full coverage
  • Claims a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Natural finish instead of matte
  • Does not claim transfer resistance
  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 14%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedNot listed
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs none
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Why the closest overall alternative works

Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation in 330, against MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 Foundation in NC37. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shadeNC37Closest overall alternative330Score
Shade match55% of overall92
Colour94#d99365#d99664Very close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth98MediumMediumSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone85Neutral · neutral goldenNeutralClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 2 of 4 compared100
Finish100MatteMatteSameSame matte finish
Coverage100FullFullSameSame full coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurringnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall70
Longevity7024-hour wear30-hour wearSome difference30-hour wear claimed against 24-hour wear
Transfer resistance100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim transfer resistance
Settling40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims not settling into pores or fine lines; the match does not list it
Colour stability40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims colour stability (no oxidation); the match does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall76
Skin type76Normal, oilyCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​oily skin
Overall match 90/100Shade match 92/100Medium 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 Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation in 330.

Same or better

  • $23.01 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same matte finish
  • Same full coverage
  • Both claim transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel

Different

  • Does not claim not settling into lines
  • Does not claim colour stability
  • Contains alcohol denat.
  • No SPF

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 28%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseWater-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceNot listedNot listed
Drying alcoholNot listedListed (alcohol denat.)
SPFSPF 15Not listed
OverlapBoth water-based; silicone high vs high
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Where to buy

Closest shade match

Tarte Timeless Hydrating Foundation 42S Tan Sand

Best price
$42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $3 more

Your shade $39 at Sephora

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation 330

Match price
$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$23.01 less (59%)

Your shade $39 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $11.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

How these matches are scored

31 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.