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Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 108W Shell dupes and alternatives Make Up For Ever

Light · Warm 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: Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation 220

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

Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
99
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$33.01 less (67%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $11.97 at Walmart

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Closest overall alternative: LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 06

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

Overall match
92out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
99
Finish (Finish & visual result)
73
Wear (Wear & performance)
100
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$11 less (22%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

More matches

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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 · J.Cat Beauty

    Perfextion Long Wearing Foundation

    Vanilla Bean
    Shade match 92
    $3.89$5.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$45.11 less (92%)

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

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Fiji - Light 5
    Shade match 95
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    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: L5 - light to medium with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M5
    Shade match 90
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light to medium w/ gold undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. Shade match 97
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    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: L5 - Light to medium with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Polite Society

    More Than a Pretty Face Skin-Caring Foundation

    Very Light Cool
    Shade match 97
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim long-wearing

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    62
    Wear & performance
    74
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light beige with pinky- peach undertone for light skin

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · Maybelline

    Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation

    250
    Shade match 98
    $15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$33.01 less (67%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    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: warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. Shade match 99
    $42SephoraSephora$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneClaims transfer resistance

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    99
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: for fair warm skin with a yellow hue

    High 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 108W Shell (Light · Warm 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

    NC15

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC15

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

  2. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium 2

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium 2

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

  3. e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer

    Light Beige

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Hydrating Camo Concealer, shade Light Beige

    • Looks identical
    • Light · Warm · golden undertone

    $8

  4. Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer

    1Y18

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 1Y18

    • Looks identical
    • Fair · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

  5. Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer

    122

    Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circle Treatment Concealer, shade 122

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $12.99

  6. Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer

    220 Buff C

    Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear All Over Full Coverage Concealer, shade 220 Buff C

    • Very close colour
    • Light · Warm undertone

    $32

Concealer shade colours are sampled from retailer swatch images, so check the shade on the retailer page before buying.

Why the closest shade match works

Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation in 220, against Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 108W Shell. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade108W ShellClosest shade match220Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#f3c091#f2be8fLooks identicalColour difference 0.5 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.9
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared62
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (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 · 3 of 5 compared68
Longevity70Long-wearing30-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 30-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 84/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 220.

Same or better

  • $33.01 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

8 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 13%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
BaseOil-based, high siliconeWater-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Listed (alcohol denat.)
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs water-based; silicone high vs high

Why the closest overall alternative works

LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 06, against Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 108W Shell. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade108W ShellClosest overall alternative06Score
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#f3c091#f0c092Looks identicalColour difference 0.8 (0 is identical)
Depth99LightLightSameDepth difference: 0.4
Retailer descriptionLightLightBoth described as lightThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100WarmWarm · peachClosefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared73
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage80MediumFullCloseFull coverage rather than medium (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 · 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 overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 92/100Shade match 99/100Medium 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 LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation in 06.

Same or better

  • $11 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Full rather than medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

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

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconeSilicone-based, high silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs silicone-based; silicone high vs high

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Maybelline Super Stay Lumi-Matte Foundation 220

Match price
$15.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$33.01 less (67%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced · lowest price $11.97 at Walmart

Ulta BeautyView at Ulta Beauty

Closest overall alternative

LORAC PRO Soft Focus Longwear Foundation 06

Match price
$38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$11 less (22%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora · product price; shade not separately priced

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.