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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: Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation 12 Light Warm

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

Shade match
99out of 100
Colour
98
Depth
98
Undertone
100
Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$11 less (22%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 1W1 Cashmere

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

Overall match
90out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
94
Finish (Finish & visual result)
100
Wear (Wear & performance)
63
Skin (Skin suitability)
84
Match price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5 more

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

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 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Fair 10 G
    Shade match 94
    $49SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: fair with golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. Shade match 96
    $40SephoraSephora$9 less (18%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: light medium warm

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · 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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  4. #6 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    13N
    Shade match 86
    $24SephoraSephora$25 less (51%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: light with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · Pat McGrath Labs

    Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Light Medium 8
    Shade match 95
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: light medium with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 89
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo long-wear claimNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    67

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No long-wear claim · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: fair neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · 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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  8. #10 · Pat McGrath Labs

    Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Light Medium 11
    Shade match 92
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Very close colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: light medium with neutral peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. 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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  10. #12 · Bobbi Brown

    Weightless Skin Oil-Controlling Foundation SPF 15

    Golden Beige (W-048)
    Shade match 97
    $58SephoraSephoraCosts $9 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    72
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Light to medium, warm golden undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  11. Shade match 96
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishDoes not claim a lightweight feelNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Does not claim a lightweight feel · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: light yellow

    High confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 88
    $40SephoraSephora$9 less (18%)

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than natural finishNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: light neutral

    High confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Maybelline

    Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation

    Warm Nude 128
    Shade match 95
    $11.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$37.01 less (76%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    30

    Very close colour · 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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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

Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 12 Light Warm, 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 match12 Light WarmScore
Shade match55% of overall99
Colour98#f3c091#f1be8eLooks identicalColour difference 0.6 (0 is identical)
Depth98LightLightSameDepth difference: 1.0
Retailer descriptionLightNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall73
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finish40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims a skin-like finish; your product does not list it
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity70Long-wearing8-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 8-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 stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall56
Skin type56Normal, dry, combinationCombination, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 85/100Shade match 99/100High confidence· Digital match

Weights are each part's share of the overall match and each attribute's share of its part; an attribute neither product lists is not comparable and its weight goes to the others in its part. Confidence reflects data quality, not similarity. Price and ingredients are not part of either score.

How scoring works

If you switch

To Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation in 12 Light Warm.

Same or better

  • $11 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same medium coverage
  • Claims a skin-like finish
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims transfer resistance
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Matte finish instead of natural
  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

9 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
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

Why the closest overall alternative works

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 1W1 Cashmere, 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 alternative1W1 CashmereScore
Shade match55% of overall94
Colour91#f3c091#f6c69dVery close colourColour difference 2.1 (0 is identical)
Depth95LightFairCloseDepth difference: 2.8
Retailer descriptionLightFairSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom 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 · 4 of 5 compared63
Longevity70Long-wearing12-hour wearSome differenceThe match claims 12-hour wear; your product says long-wearing without hours
Transfer resistancenot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists transfer resistance
Settling40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims not settling into pores or fine lines; your product does not list it
Colour stability40Not listedClaimedSome differenceThe match claims colour stability (no oxidation); your product does not list it
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 90/100Shade match 94/100High 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 Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation in 1W1 Cashmere.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Claims colour stability
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

2 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 1%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest overall alternative
BaseOil-based, high siliconeno silicone
FragranceListed (fragrance)Not listed
Drying alcoholListed (alcohol)Not listed
SPFNot listedNot listed
OverlapOil-based vs unknown-based; silicone high vs none

Where to buy

Closest shade match

Rare Beauty True to Myself Natural Matte Longwear Foundation 12 Light Warm

Best price
$38SephoraSephora
$11 less (22%)

Your shade $49 at Sephora

SephoraView at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

Laura Mercier Real Flawless Weightless Perfecting Waterproof Foundation 1W1 Cashmere

Match price
$54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $5 more

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

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.