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Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 100N Canvas dupes and alternatives Make Up For Ever

Very fair · Neutral 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%).

Closest shade match: Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 05N

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

Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$25 less (51%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Mont Blanc

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

Overall match
99out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
98
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
100
Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $49 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. Shade match 97
    $48SephoraSephora$1 less (2%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 0% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Juvia's Place

    I Am My Skin Hydra-Tint Foundation Stick

    20 Lima
    Shade match 96
    $20Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$29 less (59%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

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

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: fair neutral peachy tone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Tarte

    Timeless Hydrating Foundation

    16N Fair-Light Neutral
    Shade match 96
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 98
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$8 less (16%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: fair with a neutral undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 97
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: very light skin with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 88
    $42SephoraSephora$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Mont Blanc - Light 2
    Shade match 96
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: L2 - very light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 96
    $48SephoraSephora$1 less (2%)

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

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    61
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage

    Retailer shade note: fairest with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    O 12
    Shade match 88
    $46.90Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$2.10 less (4%)

    Matches: Very close colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    07Y
    Shade match 88
    $24SephoraSephora$25 less (51%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: fair with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Clinique

    Superbalanced Makeup Foundation

    10 Alabaster
    Shade match 91
    $43Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$6 less (12%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for normal skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair, cool-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    08Y
    Shade match 87
    $24SephoraSephora$25 less (51%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: fair with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    11Y
    Shade match 87
    $24SephoraSephora$25 less (51%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: very light with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    2 Neutral
    Shade match 98
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: fair with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · NARS

    Natural Matte Longwear Foundation

    MONT BLANC
    Shade match 96
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: L2 - Very light with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  16. Shade match 95
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with neutral tones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    12N Fair Neutral
    Shade match 88
    $40SephoraSephora$9 less (18%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneMatte rather than natural finishDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with a balance of warm & cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    410 Ivory
    Shade match 89
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30.01 less (61%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    N0.5 Neutral Light
    Shade match 96
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$35.01 less (71%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claimDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · Dior

    Forever Skin Glow Foundation

    0.5N Neutral
    Shade match 95
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertone

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with neutral tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. Shade match 97
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with neutral tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  22. #24 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Natural Ivory 112
    Shade match 94
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$37.01 less (76%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    30

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry/combination skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. #25 · MAC Cosmetics

    Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation

    NC10
    Shade match 98
    $39SephoraSephora$10 less (20%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: very fair beige with neutral undertone for very fair skin

    High confidence· Digital match

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  24. #26 · L'Oréal Paris

    True Match Super-Blendable Foundation

    N1 Neutral Light
    Shade match 96
    $13.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$35.01 less (71%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claimDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. #27 · L.A. Girl

    Sheer Skin Tinted Foundation

    Ivory
    Shade match 92
    $10Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$39 less (80%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claimDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    40
    Skin suitability
    50

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. #28 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    412 Warm Ivory
    Shade match 86
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30.01 less (61%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  27. Shade match 89
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneMatte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 22% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for normal skin

    Retailer shade note: fair skin with warm tones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  28. #30 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    112
    Shade match 93
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$33.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame neutral undertoneClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: neutral cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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Looking for a concealer in your shade?

The closest shade to Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 100N Canvas (Very fair · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    NC10

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC10

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $30

  2. Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer

    Vanilla

    Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Concealer, shade Vanilla

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $36

  3. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Birch 1

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Birch 1

    • Very close colour
    • Fair · Neutral undertone

    $39

  4. Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer

    120

    Fenty Beauty Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Longwear Liquid Concealer, shade 120

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $30

  5. IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer

    13.0 Light Natural

    IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Full Coverage Anti-Aging Water-Resistant Concealer, shade 13.0 Light Natural

    • Very close colour
    • Very fair · Neutral undertone

    $30

  6. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    CN 18 Cream Whip

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade CN 18 Cream Whip

    • Looks identical
    • Very fair · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $22

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

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 05N, against Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 100N Canvas. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade100N CanvasClosest shade match05NScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour98#f8d5b9#fbd8bcLooks identicalColour difference 0.7 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 1.6
Retailer descriptionVery fairFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 · 3 of 5 compared82
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistance40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims transfer resistance; your product 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)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 94/100Shade 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 Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation in 05N.

Same or better

  • $25 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 7%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs none

Why the closest overall alternative works

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Mont Blanc, against Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 100N Canvas. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade100N CanvasClosest overall alternativeMont BlancScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#f8d5b9#f3d1b5Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth97Very fairVery fairSameDepth difference: 2.1
Retailer descriptionVery fairVery fairBoth described as very fairThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
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 · 2 of 5 compared100
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists 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 overall100
Skin type100Normal, dry, combinationNormal, dry, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 99/100Shade match 98/100High 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 NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Mont Blanc.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconeWater-based, no silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Sephora Collection Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation 05N

Best price
$24SephoraSephora
$25 less (51%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Mont Blanc

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $49 at Sephora

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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.