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Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation 354N Sepia dupes and alternatives Make Up For Ever

Tan · Neutral undertone

Closest shade match is the equivalent shade, scored on colour, depth and undertone only. Closest overall alternative is the most similar foundation overall, scored on shade match (55%), finish and visual result (25%), wear and performance (15%) and skin suitability (5%).

Closest shade match: Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides Atelier D1

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

Shade match
96out of 100
Colour
94
Depth
97
Undertone
100
Medium confidence· Digital matchWhy it matches
Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $20 more

Your shade $49 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative: e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 41 Tan Neutral

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)
96
Finish (Finish & visual result)
89
Wear (Wear & performance)
82
Skin (Skin suitability)
90
Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$41 less (84%)

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

    Tan 200 N
    Shade match 94
    $49SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame neutral 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: tan with neutral undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  2. #4 · Hourglass

    Ambient Soft Glow Foundation

    11.5
    Shade match 83
    $60SephoraSephoraCosts $11 more

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Score details
    Shade match
    83
    Finish & visual result
    100
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 18% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone

    Retailer shade note: medium deep with warm undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  3. #5 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    40 Tan Warm
    Shade match 85
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$41 less (84%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    85
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: tan with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  4. #6 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    45 Tan Warm
    Shade match 84
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$41 less (84%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: tan with warm undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  5. #7 · e.l.f. Cosmetics

    Soft Glam Satin Foundation

    43 Tan Cool
    Shade match 84
    $8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty$41 less (84%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    90

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 16% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: tan with cool undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  6. #8 · m.ph by Mary Phillips

    Le Skin Weightless Serum Foundation

    Tan 220 C
    Shade match 87
    $49SephoraSephoraSame price

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertoneNo blurring effect claimed

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    79
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    100

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 9% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly cooler undertone · No blurring effect claimed

    Retailer shade note: tan with cool undertones

    High confidence· Digital match

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  7. #9 · Tarte

    Amazonian Clay Blurring Powder Foundation

    47S tan-deep sand
    Shade match 89
    $40Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$9 less (18%)

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

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    60

    Looks identical · Matte · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 2% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: tan to deep skin with warm, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  8. Shade match 84
    $38SephoraSephora$11 less (22%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame natural finishSame medium coverage

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneNo blurring effect claimedNot marketed for dry skin

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    89
    Wear & performance
    82
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Natural · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 5% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep (warm)

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  9. #11 · Tarte

    Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint

    42S Tan Sand
    Shade match 84
    $42Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$7 less (14%)

    Matches: Very close colourSame medium coverageBoth claim a blurring effect

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertoneRadiant rather than natural finish

    Score details
    Shade match
    84
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    80
    Skin suitability
    84

    Very close colour · Radiant · Medium coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 6% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Slightly warmer undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish

    Retailer shade note: tan skin with warm, golden undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  10. #12 · Unleashia

    Satin Wear Healthy-Green Cushion Foundation

    35N Toffee
    Shade match 89
    $24Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty(product price)$25 less (51%)

    Matches: Near-identical swatch colourSame natural finishBoth claim a lightweight feel

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

    Score details
    Shade match
    89
    Finish & visual result
    81
    Wear & performance
    60
    Skin suitability
    84

    Looks identical · Natural · Full coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 7% ingredient overlap

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

    Retailer shade note: medium-deep with yellow undertones

    Medium confidence· Digital match

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  11. #13 · Danessa Myricks Beauty

    Yummy Skin Soothing Serum Skin Tint Foundation

    10
    Shade match 87
    $39SephoraSephora$10 less (20%)

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

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertoneRadiant rather than natural finishLight rather than medium coverage

    Score details
    Shade match
    87
    Finish & visual result
    66
    Wear & performance
    100
    Skin suitability
    60

    Very close colour · Radiant · Light coverage

    Ingredients (not scored): 13% ingredient overlap

    Differences: Olive rather than neutral undertone · Radiant rather than natural finish · Light rather than medium coverage · Not marketed for combination skin

    Retailer shade note: TAN WITH NEUTRAL OLIVE UNTERTONES

    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 354N Sepia (Tan · Neutral undertone) in each concealer range, compared on measured colour, depth and undertone. Price never changes the order.

Closest concealers

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

    3N55

    Make Up For Ever HD Skin Full Cover Multi-Use Waterproof Concealer, shade 3N55

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Neutral · neutral pink undertone

    $35

  2. Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer

    5 Neutral

    Dior Forever Skin Correct Full-Coverage Concealer, shade 5 Neutral

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $42

  3. Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage

    Medium Tan 4

    Glossier Stretch Concealer for Dewy Buildable Coverage, shade Medium Tan 4

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · peach undertone

    $22

  4. bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer

    Tan 4W

    bareMinerals ORIGINAL Liquid Mineral Brightening Concealer, shade Tan 4W

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm · yellow undertone

    $31

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

    NC45

    MAC Cosmetics Studio Fix 36HR Smooth Angles Hydrating Concealer, shade NC45

    • Close colour
    • Tan · Neutral undertone

    $30

  6. Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer

    21W

    Milk Makeup Future Fluid Longwear Hydrating Concealer, shade 21W

    • Very close colour
    • Tan · Warm undertone

    $30

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

Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides in Atelier D1, against Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 354N Sepia. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade354N SepiaClosest shade matchAtelier D1Score
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#b37843#b2743bVery close colourColour difference 1.5 (0 is identical)
Depth97TanTanSameDepth difference: 1.7
Retailer descriptionTanDeep tanSome differenceRetailer descriptions one depth band apart
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared100
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a blurring or smoothing effect
Wear & performance15% of overall · 2 of 5 compared60
Longevity40Long-wearingNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims long wear; the match does not list it
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 overall67
Skin type67Normal, dry, combinationNormal, combinationBoth marketed for normal/​combination skin
Overall match 90/100Shade 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 Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides in Atelier D1.

Same or better

  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim a blurring effect
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • No long-wear claim
  • Not marketed for dry skin

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

10 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

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 41 Tan Neutral, against Make Up For Ever Balancing & Perfecting Natural Finish Longwear Foundation in 354N Sepia. Every attribute compared, with its share of the score.

ComparedYour shade354N SepiaClosest overall alternative41 Tan NeutralScore
Shade match55% of overall96
Colour94#b37843#b57d4aVery close colourColour difference 1.7 (0 is identical)
Depth96TanTanSameDepth difference: 2.2
Retailer descriptionTanTanBoth described as tanThe retailers describe the same depth
Undertone100NeutralNeutralSamefrom retailer shade descriptions
Finish & visual result25% of overall · 3 of 4 compared89
Finish100NaturalNaturalSameSame natural finish
Coverage100MediumMediumSameSame medium coverage
Skin-like finishnot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists a skin-like finish
Blurring40ClaimedNot listedSome differenceOnly your product claims a blurring or smoothing effect; the match does not list it
Wear & performance15% of overall · 3 of 5 compared82
Longevity100Long-wearingLong-wearingSameBoth products claim long wear
Transfer 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 stabilitynot comparableNot listedNot listedNot claimed by eitherNeither product lists colour stability (no oxidation)
Comfort100ClaimedClaimedSameBoth products claim a comfortable, lightweight feel
Skin suitability5% of overall90
Skin type90Normal, dry, combinationCombination, dry, normal, oilyBoth marketed for normal/​dry/​combination skin
Overall match 92/100Shade 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 e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation in 41 Tan Neutral.

Same or better

  • $41 less
  • Very close colour
  • Same neutral undertone
  • Same natural finish
  • Same medium coverage
  • Both claim long-wearing
  • Claims not settling into lines
  • Both claim a lightweight feel
  • No fragrance listed
  • No drying alcohol listed

Different

  • No blurring effect claimed

Ingredients (information only, not scored)

7 shared ingredients; weighted similarity 16%. 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

Westman Atelier Suprême Bio-Complex Liquid Foundation With Exosomes + Peptides Atelier D1

Best price
$69SephoraSephora
Costs $20 more

Your shade $49 at Sephora

Closest overall alternative

e.l.f. Cosmetics Soft Glam Satin Foundation 41 Tan Neutral

Match price
$8Ulta BeautyUlta Beauty
$41 less (84%)

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.