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Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 232WO Olivewood dupes and alternatives Make Up For Ever

Medium light · Olive · warm olive 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: RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation 55

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

Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
97
Depth
99
Undertone
90
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Match price
$59Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $10 more

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

Closest overall alternative: NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Phoenix

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

Overall match
94out of 100
Shade (Shade match)
89
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

    Vanuatu
    Shade match 86
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same olive undertoneSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    No material differences in the data we have.

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

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Creme Caramel 355W
    Shade match 89
    $37SephoraSephora$12 less (24%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame olive undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Buildable rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination skin

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: 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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  3. Shade match 95
    $38Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$11 less (22%)

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

    Differences: Matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    95
    Finish & visual result
    73
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · NARS

    Light Reflecting Foundation

    Stromboli
    Shade match 81
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterWarm rather than olive undertone

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

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Warm rather than olive undertone

    Retailer shade note: M3 - medium with warm undertones, and a yellow tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. Shade match 88
    $39Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$10 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    88
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · about-face

    THE PERFORMER Skin-Focused Foundation

    M2OLIVE
    Shade match 90
    $25Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$24 less (49%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame olive undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Slightly deeperNo blurring effect claimed

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium with olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F9.7W
    Shade match 90
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$35 less (71%)

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

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertoneMatte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone · 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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  8. #10 · Sephora Collection

    Best Skin Ever Liquid Foundation

    23Y
    Shade match 89
    $24SephoraSephora$25 less (51%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium-dark with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Huda Beauty

    Easy Blur Natural Airbrush Foundation

    Macchiato 400G
    Shade match 83
    $37SephoraSephora$12 less (24%)

    Matches: Same natural finishBoth claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverageNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 12% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: Medium-Tan skin with a peachy-golden undertone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Kryolan Professional Makeup

    Digital Complexion Fluid Foundation

    Y 27
    Shade match 89
    $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
    89
    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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  11. #13 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

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

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

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

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  12. Shade match 90
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertoneNo long-wear claimNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    90
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    67

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 4% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium to tan warm

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  13. #15 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F9W
    Shade match 87
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$35 less (71%)

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

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertoneMatte rather than natural finishBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  14. #16 · Charlotte Tilbury

    Beautiful Skin Medium Coverage Foundation

    8 Warm
    Shade match 82
    $52SephoraSephoraCosts $3 more

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly lighterWarm rather than olive undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    82
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Warm rather than olive undertone

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  15. Shade match 93
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8 less (16%)

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

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertoneLight rather than medium coverageNo long-wear claim

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    93
    Wear & performance
    54
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone · Light rather than medium coverage · No long-wear claim

    Retailer shade note: medium with warm golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  16. #18 · Clinique

    Even Better Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Foundation

    WN 100 Deep Honey
    Shade match 83
    $39SephoraSephora$10 less (20%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertoneDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    70
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Neutral rather than olive undertone · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm-neutral undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  17. Shade match 91
    $41Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$8 less (16%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame olive undertoneSame natural finish

    No material differences in the data we have.

    Score details
    Shade match
    91
    Finish & visual result
    88
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Retailer shade note: medium olive

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  18. #20 · Armani Beauty

    Luminous Silk Foundation

    5.8
    Shade match 86
    $69SephoraSephoraCosts $20 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertoneNot marketed for combination skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    86
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    61
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 15% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: medium, warm golden

    High confidence· Digital match

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  19. #21 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Tahoe - Medium Dark 2
    Shade match 89
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame olive undertoneSame natural finish

    Differences: Full rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    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: MD2 - medium-deep with warm undertones, and an olive tone

    High confidence· Digital match

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  20. Shade match 93
    $58Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Costs $9 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame olive undertoneBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Natural matte rather than natural finishFull rather than medium coverageDoes not claim a lightweight feel

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    75
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural matte · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 14% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Natural matte rather than natural finish · Full rather than medium coverage · Does not claim a lightweight feel

    Retailer shade note: medium warm with golden olive undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  21. #23 · Well People

    Skinforia Serum Foundation

    26 Medium Warm
    Shade match 80
    $30TargetTarget$19 less (39%)

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims a skin-like finishBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly deeperWarm rather than olive undertoneBuildable rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    80
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    90

    Colour not compared · Natural · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Warm rather than olive undertone · Buildable rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Low confidence· Digital match

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  22. #24 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Moorea - Medium Dark 2.3
    Shade match 87
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone · 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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  23. Shade match 83
    $38SephoraSephora$11 less (22%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

    Differences: Slightly deeperWarm rather than olive undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly deeper · Warm rather than olive undertone · No blurring effect claimed · Not marketed for dry skin

    Retailer shade note: medium (warm golden)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  24. #26 · Revolution Beauty

    Superfix Blur Longwear Foundation

    F9.2N
    Shade match 79
    $14Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$35 less (71%)

    Matches: Both claim a blurring effectBoth claim long-wearingBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Slightly lighterNeutral rather than olive undertoneMatte rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    79
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    84

    Close colour · Matte · Buildable coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 21% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly lighter · Neutral rather than olive undertone · Matte rather than natural finish · Buildable rather than medium coverage

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  25. Shade match 82
    $38SephoraSephora$11 less (22%)

    Matches: Same natural finishSame medium coverageBoth claim long-wearing

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

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

    Close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium (neutral)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  26. #28 · NARS

    Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation

    Valencia - Medium 5
    Shade match 85
    $55SephoraSephoraCosts $6 more

    Matches: Same natural finishClaims transfer resistanceBoth claim a lightweight feel

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    68
    Skin suitability
    100

    Close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 10% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: M5 - medium to medium-deep with warm undertones, and a peach tone

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  27. #29 · L'Oréal Paris

    Infallible 32H Fresh Wear Foundation

    500 Honey Bisque
    Shade match 87
    $18.99Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$30.01 less (61%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishClaims transfer resistance

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertoneFull rather than medium coverageNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 11% ingredient overlap

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

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  28. #30 · Monika Blunder Beauty

    Blunder Cover Foundation/Concealer

    Shade: 4.5 Vier.5
    Shade match 96
    $26$52Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$23 less (47%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    96
    Finish & visual result
    58
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    50

    Looks identical · Radiant · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 1% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: Medium Bronze Olive Undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  29. Shade match 93
    $49Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)Same price

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourClaims not settling into linesClaims colour stability

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    93
    Finish & visual result
    55
    Wear & performance
    63
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Warm rather than olive undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: golden warm beige

    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 232WO Olivewood (Medium light · Olive · warm olive undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

  1. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    12O

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 12O

    • Very close colour
    • Medium · Olive undertone

    $30

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

    2Y30

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 2Y30

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

    $35

  3. Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer

    360W

    Rare Beauty Liquid Touch Brightening Concealer, shade 360W

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Olive · warm olive undertone

    $24

  4. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Medium Tan 3.5W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Medium Tan 3.5W

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $31

  5. Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser

    WN 76 Toasted Wheat

    Clinique Even Better All-Over Concealer + Eraser, shade WN 76 Toasted Wheat

    • Very close colour
    • Light medium · Neutral · neutral golden undertone

    $22

  6. Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer

    Dune 7.5

    Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Full Coverage Longwear Concealer, shade Dune 7.5

    • Close colour
    • Medium light · Warm · golden undertone

    $39

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

RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation in 55, against Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 232WO Olivewood. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade232WO OlivewoodClosest shade match55Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour97#d6a060#d7a165Looks identicalColour difference 1.0 (0 is identical)
Depth99Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 0.6
Retailer descriptionMediumNot statedNo depth word in one descriptionNot compared
Undertone90Olive · warm oliveOliveClosefrom 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 compared60
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
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)
Comfort40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a comfortable, lightweight feel; the match does not list it
Skin suitability5% of overall84
Skin type84Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oily, sensitiveBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 91/100Shade match 96/100Medium 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 RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation in 55.

Same or better

  • Near-identical swatch colour
  • Same olive undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • Does not claim a lightweight feel

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

4 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 4%. Ingredients only affect results through the filters.

AttributeYour shadeClosest shade match
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

Why the closest overall alternative works

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation in Phoenix, against Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 232WO Olivewood. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade232WO OlivewoodClosest overall alternativePhoenixScore
Shade match55% of overall89
Colour87#d6a060#e3a45fVery close colourColour difference 2.7 (0 is identical)
Depth94Medium lightMedium lightSameDepth difference: 3.3
Retailer descriptionMediumMediumBoth described as mediumThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone90Olive · warm oliveOliveClosefrom 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 94/100Shade match 89/100High 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 Phoenix.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same olive 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

RMS Beauty ReEvolve Natural Finish Foundation 55

Match price
$59Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
Costs $10 more

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

Closest overall alternative

NARS Light Reflecting Foundation Phoenix

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.