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Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 230W Papyrus dupes and alternatives Make Up For Ever

Medium 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: Revolution Beauty Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation F11.5C

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

Shade match
98out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
100
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$35 less (71%)

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

Closest overall alternative: NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Syracuse

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

Overall match
98out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
97
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. #3 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Tahoe
    Shade match 86
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone

    Retailer shade note: MD2 - Medium-deep with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F9.7W
    Shade match 96
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$35 less (71%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium or tan skin tones with a warm undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Creme Caramel 355W
    Shade match 90
    $37SephoraSephora$12 less (24%)

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

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination skin

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

    Looks identical · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium-Tan skin with neutral-olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Vanuatu
    Shade match 86
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than warm undertone

    Retailer shade note: M3.5 - medium to medium-deep with warm undertones, and an olive tone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    30 Medium Warm
    Shade match 95
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$41 less (84%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. Shade match 92
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (20%)

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

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    92
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    6.25
    Shade match 97
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm peach

    High confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 96
    $38SephoraSephora$11 less (22%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: No blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium (warm golden)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Moorea - Medium Dark 2.3
    Shade match 97
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: MD2.3 - medium-deep with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Syracuse - Medium Dark 1
    Shade match 96
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm 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: MD1 - medium to medium-deep with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    M2NEUTRAL
    Shade match 89
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24 less (49%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. #14 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    32 Medium Neutral
    Shade match 89
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$41 less (84%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    90

    Looks identical · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    28.6Y Medium
    Shade match 96
    $24SephoraSephora$25 less (51%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium, yellow undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    67
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm golden tones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. #17 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    485 Golden Sun
    Shade match 97
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30.01 less (61%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    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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  16. #18 · Haleys Beauty

    Re-form Luminous Skin Foundation

    5.00 Medium/Tan - Warm
    Shade match 98
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$10 less (20%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNot marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    0

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finish · Not marketed for normal/dry/combination skin

    Retailer shade note: 5.00 Medium/Tan - Warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. #19 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    500 Honey Bisque
    Shade match 96
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30.01 less (61%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · 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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  18. #20 · Pat McGrath Labs

    Skin Fetish: Sublime Perfection Foundation

    Medium 16
    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: medium with peach undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Matte Powder Foundation

    28.8Y Medium
    Shade match 94
    $24SephoraSephora$25 less (51%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    33

    Very close colour · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium, yellow undertone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  20. #22 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    550 Martinique
    Shade match 96
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25 less (51%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #23 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Airbrush Flawless Foundation

    8 Warm
    Shade match 97
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    97
    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: medium with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  22. #24 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    27W Peach Tan
    Shade match 94
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$25 less (51%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    94
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: medium with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  23. #25 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M8
    Shade match 89
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

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

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneMatte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium neutral

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. Shade match 87
    $38SephoraSephora$11 less (22%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than warm undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium (neutral)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. #27 · Jane Iredale

    Beyond Matte Liquid Foundation

    M9
    Shade match 88
    $54Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $5 more

    Matches: Very close 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
    88
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · 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: medium to dark w/ gold/brown undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. #28 · Juvia's Place

    I am Magic Natural Radiance Foundation

    530 Ibiza
    Shade match 93
    $14.40$24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$34.60 less (71%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSimilar undertone (neutral vs warm)Same medium coverage

    Differences: Radiant rather than natural finishNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    70
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  27. #29 · Ulta Beauty Collection

    Complexion Crush Foundation

    Medium To Tan Peach
    Shade match 96
    $16Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$33 less (67%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame medium coverage

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  28. Shade match 95
    $55Ulta BeautyUlta BeautyCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame warm undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimedDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    74
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 8% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  29. Shade match 98
    $45Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$4 less (8%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    98
    Finish & visual result
    52
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

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

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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The closest shade to Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 230W Papyrus (Medium light · Warm undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Dune 7.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Dune 7.5

    • Looks identical
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

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    Toasted Almond 5.3 Golden

    Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Matte Buildable Coverage Waterproof Concealer, shade Toasted Almond 5.3 Golden

    • Looks identical
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

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

    NC30

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC30

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $30

  4. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    380W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 380W

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $24

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

    2Y36

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2Y36

    • Very close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $35

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

    4W

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

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Warm · golden undertone

    $38

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

Revolution Beauty Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation in F11.5C, against Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 230W Papyrus. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade230W PapyrusClosest shade matchF11.5CScore
Shade match55% of overall98
Colour97#d79a62#d89963Looks identicalColour difference 0.9 (0 is identical)
Depth100Medium lightMediumCloseDepth difference: 0.2
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100WarmWarmSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared81
Finish56NaturalMatteSome differenceMatte finish rather than natural
Coverage100MediumBuildableCloseBuildable 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 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 Revolution Beauty Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation in F11.5C.

Same or better

  • $35 less
  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm undertone
  • Buildable 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)

11 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 21%. 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

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Syracuse, against Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 230W Papyrus. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade230W PapyrusClosest overall alternativeSyracuseScore
Shade match55% of overall97
Colour95#d79a62#d19762Looks identicalColour difference 1.3 (0 is identical)
Depth97Medium lightMediumCloseDepth difference: 2.0
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
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 · 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 98/100Shade match 97/100High 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 Syracuse.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same warm 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

Revolution Beauty Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation F11.5C

Match price
$14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$35 less (71%)

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

Closest overall alternative

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Syracuse

Best price
$55SephoraSephora
Costs $6 more

Your shade $49 at Sephora

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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.